{"id":5699,"date":"2015-05-15T09:00:34","date_gmt":"2015-05-15T09:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.drkimplasticsurgery.com\/?p=5699"},"modified":"2024-05-16T21:18:32","modified_gmt":"2024-05-16T21:18:32","slug":"sculpt-your-way-to-a-better-body","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drkimplasticsurgery.com\/blog\/sculpt-your-way-to-a-better-body\/","title":{"rendered":"Sculpt Your Way to a Better Body"},"content":{"rendered":"

In a little over a month, we will welcome the first official day of summer 2015. Hopefully, your summer plans include many trips to the pool, and perhaps a getaway to the beach or another tropical locale. If you aren\u2019t completely satisfied with the way your figure looks in a bathing suit, don\u2019t fret. There is still time to hit your goals before hitting the deck or sand.<\/p>\n

In this post, Dr. Sugene Kim<\/a> of SGK Plastic Surgery shares some helpful tips to sculpt your way to a better bikini body.<\/p>\n

(Please note that Dr. Kim encourages you to check with your primary care physician before starting a new exercise routine or making significant changes to your diet.)<\/i><\/p>\n

Exercise Tips<\/h2>\n

Tony Horton (the man behind the P90X workouts) recommends working out five days a week, blending cardiovascular exercise and body weight moves (e.g., pullups, sprints, swimming). You don\u2019t need any fancy equipment, just your body weight. Consistent effort should yield noticeable results according to Horton.<\/p>\n

On busy days when you can\u2019t get to the gym, Horton recommends that you perform a 10-minute \u201cU.C.M.L.\u201d (upper, cardio, middle, lower) workout. This starts with maxing out pushups, then performing 60 seconds of cardio, then 30 reps of an abdominal exercise and finishing with 20-30 reps of a squat and plyometric jump. Repeat this round of exercises three to six times.<\/p>\n

Diet Suggestions<\/h2>\n

As the popular quote says, \u201cAbs are made in the kitchen, not the gym.\u201d Diet is a critical component of any body-shaping plan. Essentially, you need to consume fewer calories than you burn in a day, while eating enough to fuel your body properly.<\/p>\n

LiveStrong.com suggests<\/a> a body sculpting diet consisting of fat-burning, whole foods like the following:<\/p>\n