Slimming Down For Swimsuit Season

For most people, summer is the season for wearing light clothing and enjoying the outdoors, but those who have gained weight over the winter are probably not eager to throw on a swimsuit or pair of shorts.

Thankfully, it’s not too late to shed those extra pounds you’ve been battling since New Year’s Day and keep them off.

“This time of year offers us a greater variety of healthy foods to choose from, which makes this an ideal time to lose weight and keep it off,” says Megan Fendt, a registered dietitian at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center.

Michele Murphy, a registered dietitian at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, adds that “Every season offers us new ways to improve our diets and the summertime is no exception.”

Megan Fendt and Michele Murphy offer the following tips to help trim the fat this summer: Read more