Well the 2013 Bikini Season is over, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't still be thinking Bikini!

Sure the weather is getting cooler and the sun is getting to the point that it's intensity is less than optimal for that perfect tan.  However, it will only be a few short months before it is time to think about those awesome times at the pool or beach.  Actually now is the best time to get all your ducks in a row to assure that your next Bikini Season is the best ever.  Here are something I like to do this time of the year.

(1)  Now is the BEST time to be looking at swimwear.  YES NOW!  Most companies are getting ready for the slow months and discounting this years suits to a point you don't want to miss out.  Sure if you are one of those that likes the latest and newest suits for the new season I understand you will wait for the months to come.  But it is a great time to get a few backup suits.  I always have several suits when I plan a vacation.  Ok, so I am extreme when it comes to suits and I am sure many of you are also.  No one can tell me that they buy one suit and they know it will fit their mood and needs for a whole vacation.  My rule of thumb is to have a different suit for each day I am away.  Then I have many to pick from each day.  The best places I find to buy and get the best bang for my buck is Ebay.  As the months go on and the weather gets colder, the deals will be better and better.  If you like a certain color on you, you can set up a search on Ebay that emails you when a new suit or suits become available.  You will be amazed at the money you can save.  And really think about it "How much do suits really change from year to year?"

Another place I like to look is specific companies that make only swimwear.  They always have great sales and specials to make room for the new line.  I signup for news letters on these sites.  This way, sure you have to sift through your email, but I have gotten some GREAT deals by an email flyer.

Check clearance sales at such stores as Macy's, JC Penny, Sears, etc.  One year my wife and I bought woman's swimsuits for $1.00 each on clearence at JC Penny and turned around and sold them on Ebay for half of their original ticket price and still made over a 1200 percent return on our investment and paid for our entire vacation just because we were smart and took the few minutes to look.


(2)  The second thing to think about is that just because we don't need to look good in a skimpy bikini now, doesn't mean we won't need to in a few months.  To many people think, hey I am wearing thicker, heavier, bigger clothes for the colder months so why not treat mayself and eat whatever I want.  Great thought, but before you know it you have put on weight that is very hard to loose.  Then you go into the holiday months and say what the hell Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year, etc, only come once a year.  They sure do and at the other side of those holidays come the time to think about what?  SUMMER!!!  Yep, and what do we do in Summer?  We wear bathing suits.  See how it works?  So now is the time to take it easy on the calorie intake.  I always go on a diet before the holidays and try to take off 10-15 pounds.  This way I can have fun and eat pretty much what I want for those special occasions and when the New Year hits, I am in good shape to think about the up comming Summer.

(3)  Continue your gym time or workout time always!  There should never be a time to slack when it comes to your health and fitness.  If you work hard now, you won't find yourself feeling guilty you are not going to the gym at the hotel on your vacation. 

Another one of Our Awesome Members, Many Kudos to you Kayla



Leslie, Wow! What can I we say?



If you have to buy your bikini online make sure it is modeled by an actual person!!!

I learned this the hard way four times, yes four times.  The problem with seeing the suit just layed out on the table you have no idea what it will look like on a body!!!  Sure most models may make the suit look better than it may look on you, the key to Victoria Secrets.  I found a suit I loved online and it was simply layed out on a table in the ad.  I bought the suit and when I put it on it was absolutely horrible.  Excuse the hair in the picture, but you have to see exactly why NO ONE should ever attempt to wear this suit.  Here goes...



 See what I mean?  In the ad you could not tell there was no front at all to this suit.  even if I shaved completely it looks horrible.  And the back of the suit is fine and here is a picture of it.



I was very glad I practice what I preach and that is to buy from someone that takes exchanges or returns.  Otherwise I would have been out $39.99 Plus 4.95 shipping.   I would have been very mad.

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This is another of the online mistakes I made.   I absolutely love the front of the suit as it fits the way a bikini should.



So now let's see the back



What exactly is this????  A thong?  A bird?  A plane?  Superman???  What the hell is this?  Ok if I could legally wear a thong to the beach, I would wear a thong.  Not this thing.   Out $42.00 Plus shipping!!!!!

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This one speaks for itself.  The picture is small on purpose since this is not an ADULT site.

So much for hiding ANYTHING!!!!!  Talk about skin tight, these I bought 2 sizes larger than I even wear.  Surely would not wear these in public.


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One more, WOW!  I even modified the hair so it would go, but there was no way I could wear them.

 So what did we learn class?  NEVER, EVER, EVER, buy a bikini that you did not see on a person.  And also beware of some sellers may only show the front of the suit.  If so, you need to ask them for a picture of the back of the suit.  I have done that several times.  Afterall I am 3 dimensional not two.  Also make sure to buy from a company that will allow returns.

****All the pictures contained herein are of myself and I have all rights to post them.  I never post anything without the individuals consent****

Natalie is surely getting ready for Bikini Season...Luv the AB Work!



Another Member of the Wonderful Bikini Bodies Family.... Awesome work Naomi



Yet another one of our Wonderful Members...BerryLicious!

It is definitely not hard to see just how much work she does at the gym, congrats BerryLicious and thanks for allowing your photos to Motivate others.



Another Great Male Member here to motivate others to hit the gym....WOW, great work!

Thanks so much for your contributions Michael!



Sorry girls, he's alreadt taken!!!

Here is a Very Special Member of Bikini Bodies, Lynn as you will see is...

as Patriotic as they come and you will see the time she devotes not only to her body, but to her country.  Click the image below to go to her page:



Yet another Beautiful Member of Bikini Bodies... Introducing Alanna