Beauty Tips

9 Tips to Faking a Toned Body

Fool everyone into thinking you have a great body (until your workouts pay off) with these expert health and beauty tips

by Anna Jimenez

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Don't worry, we know. We know how hard it is to get to the gym as often as you'd like. We know it's easier to push that elevator button instead of walking up those three flights of stairs at the dentist. We know "Bagel Fridays" at work have you bummin' because you just can't seem to resist the cream-cheesy goodness that calls to you at your desk. And we know that for once you want to wear a bikini to the beach without having to tie a sarong covered in turtles around your butt. Like we said, we know. What you don't know, but are about to find out, is that you can make your body look thinner and more toned with some sneaky and super smart makeup, hairstyle, nutrition and quick fitness tips. Skip to see them now.

Are we suggesting the best way to fight body fat is with foolery? No, of course not. Can we all sympathize with having a hectic agenda that doesn't always allow us to pump iron on a regularly scheduled program? Why yes, of course we can. Should our less-than-perfect time-management skills or love of Pinkberry be punishable by thicker thighs or a belly pouch when swimsuit season is upon us or we have a wedding to attend? Well, that depends on whom you're asking. We happen to think not, so in an effort to comfort you (and admittedly ourselves), we went to the top experts in health and beauty to get the secrets to shedding excess bloat (fast!) and making your body look more toned with beauty tricks.

Here's who we called on: Makeup artist Landy Dean and hairstylist Katie Seguin from the Marie Robinson Salon in New York City, celebrity fitness and lifestyle expert Ashley Borden, and tanning expert to the stars Jimmy Coco, for proven ways to make your face and body appear like you didn't cancel your last two personal training appointments. Don't be confused, this is NOT the lazy girl's guide to getting a better body, meaning, you'll still need to hit the gym and eat sensibly to get into great shape. These tips won't magically turn you into Giselle BUT your body will look more toned after exploring these health and beauty tips to feign a better body -- think of them as smoke and mirrors.

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by EricaC123 Monday, March 25, 2013 at 04:45PM Report as inappropriate

Cute tips/tricks!

by robyne00 Friday, October 19, 2012 at 02:55PM Report as inappropriate

This is stupid, you\'re only giving people a reason to be lazy, why fake a toned body when you can actually have a toned body...

by rachaellh13 Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at 03:33PM Report as inappropriate

I can't wait to try toning my body with self-tanner. Love the article!

by patricia89 Thursday, June 21, 2012 at 05:59AM Report as inappropriate

OMG, I tried contouring my abs with a bronzer and it totally works! Love this article!

by florawynn Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 10:22AM Report as inappropriate

I am totally defining my muscles with instant tanner from now on!

by Makeup.addict07 Friday, June 1, 2012 at 08:33PM Report as inappropriate

Of course working out and eating right is the true answer, but if you are just starting & need or want a confidence booster until your workouts start paying off - THIS IS AN AWESOME ARTICLE!!! I LOVE the "how to" tips to debloat your body! LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!

by jojohnson21 Thursday, April 19, 2012 at 08:42AM Report as inappropriate

a good workout is the best beauty product!

by LittleBunny Thursday, April 19, 2012 at 06:25AM Report as inappropriate

good tips..i agree with skiping heavy wights

by olkrav319 Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at 12:41AM Report as inappropriate

Great tips. I already dont drink soda or eat red meats. :D

by yestfl Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 02:33PM Report as inappropriate