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The Bikini Ready Diet That Fits Your Schedule

You don't need to crash diet or starve yourself to look good in that bikini. Weave this flexible meal plan into your daily routine to be bikini-ready in no time

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Dinner When preparing dinner at home, pair lean proteins like chicken breast, salmon, and white fish with bitter greens. Ware recommends arugula, watercress, broccoli rabe, and kale, as these naturally help with digestion. Then, swap your usual carb-heavy side dishes for healthier options. Try spaghetti squash in place of pasta, or Quinoa or cauliflower in place of white rice, to keep your meals satisfying and filling.

Another quick trick to make any dinner more bikini friendly in a pinch? "Chili pepper flakes," says personal trainer Christine Heggestad. "Add them to your meals to increase your metabolism and suppress your appetite." She adds that the "capsaicin, an active chemical found in chili peppers ... activates the same neuronal pathways as fat, sending the signal to the brain that you are full. Capsaicin also triggers the release of endorphins and serotonin, which makes the individual feel better both physically and emotionally."

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