28 Easy tricks for getting your body in shape-fast.

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Let's be honest: Even if you apply your daily sunscreen religiously and spend your summers under wide-brimmed hats, exposure happens. And it can lead to a dull, mottled complexion. We're not talking cute freckles here - although those are UV by-products too. We're talking splotches that are nobody's idea of cute, plus an allover, lackluster eh.

But, there are brightening options. Here are some from the experts.

Add sparkle to your shower. You likely already use a body wash but make your next one exfoliating to slough off skin, and add in glow: many now leave behind a trail of shimmer. PLUS: Do this to elevate your shower experience.

Rethink your bronzer. "Mix your summer bronzer with a fresh pink blush," says film makeup artist Tricia Sawyer. "You'll look healthy, not tan." Use bronzer in the hollows of your cheeks, "then sweep a pink shade on the apples," she says. PLUS: We've got seven secrets to faking a summer tan.

Go green. It might look a little gross, but algae can make you

If you're trying to keep your waistline in check this summer, fill your fridge with snacks that satisfy and slim. Here, nutritionist Robyn Flipse, M.S., R.D., shares her suggestions for the best foods to help you lose weight and get bikini-ready.

Melons
Throughout the summer, stock up on an array of seedless watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew to cube and have on hand when you feel the urge to "pick." Their high moisture content dilutes the calories per serving and provides you with more water - a great way to hydrate and feel fuller sooner.
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Fat-Free Yogurt
Protein-rich dairy foods have been shown to aid in weight loss, so try starting your day with a yogurt parfait. Layer your favorite fat-free yogurt (try f-- e 0%, which is thick and super-creamy) with berries and crushed nuts or granola. Bonus tip: This makes a great dessert, too!
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Freaked out about fitting in your bikini? Don't be. Just read these amazing tips to look hotter in your swimsuit. No diet required! Plus: Find out how to pick the best swimsuit for your body type.

1) If you know you're going to hit the beach the next day or you have a pool party planned, apply some self-tanner the night before. Focus primarily on the outer and inner sides of your thighs and your tummy area. You'll want to shower in the morning so that you're fresh, but the subtle, extra color will make you more confident.

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2) Instead of rushing to lay down your towel on the beach, take a couple extra minutes to discreetly dig a little hole (you can use your foot) in the shape of a large bowl. Then place your towel

We all know the dangers about spending too much time soaking up the sun's rays. And tanning products and services can be expensive - not to mention hard to maintain. But still - there's nothing more beautiful than that healthy sun-kissed glow you love to wear in summer. Since May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, we've got five ways to look tanned from head to toe, all while saving a little money-and your skin!

1. Start with a matte bronzer on your face for an all-over tanned look. Two brands we like are MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation and Physician's Formula Bronze Booster Glow-Boosting Pressed Bronzer.

2. Use shimmer powders and bronzers for highlights on the elevated portions of your face: cheek, nose and brow bones. Stick to the highlights only - too much shimmer settles in lines and creases and can make you look like the Tin Man! We tried NARS Highlighting Blush Powder, Bronzing Powder or Sparkling Pressed Powder, as well as Physician's Formula Glow-Boosting

Some body-skin issues may make you feel like permanently covering up. These tips will help you come out of hiding.

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By Laurel House

Saddle bags weighing you down? Unfortunately, those sacks of excess side thigh fat neither jeans nor skirts successfully hide, seem to be the most difficult to singe off- no matter how many miles you run, spin cycles you sweat through, or side lunges you repeat. Yes, unlike a droopy butt, bat wing triceps, or even spare tire waist line, the muscles underlying the saddle bags are difficult to target, and therefore harder to tone up and trim down.

Thankfully, celeb trainer Jeanette Jenkins, Creator of The Hollywood Trainer Bikini Bootcamp, has a 3-step fitness, nutrition, and lifestyle program to help hone in on that side thigh flab, finally melting down those unforgiving saddle bags gripping your thighs.

Jeanette Jenkins' How To Get Thin and Toned Thighs mini-workout on ExerciseTV* is a great workout to use to slim your thighs.

Saddlebag Slenderizing Fitness Program

It won't be easy, but it will be worth it. Jeanette reminds us that

To shave or to wax? Or to use a depilatory? Or to laser? Oh, and wait, what about electrolysis? There are many questions when it comes to getting rid of unwanted body hair-and the answers all depend on what body part you're talking about.

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