It's never too late, or too soon, to start working on having a bikini-worthy figure. More important than having a slim figure by the pool or at the beach is knowing that it's the result of a concentrated effort of living a healthier lifestyle. Bikini Bootcamp promises that you'll have the figure you desire in a mere two weeks. Bikini Bootcamp is a program focused on positivity and simplicity to give you an inside-out makeover.

Bikini Bootcamp is based on a six-day program that began in 2002 in Tulum, Mexico. Two best-friends, transplanted from New York, wanted to start an eco-friendly retreat for harried people who wanted a spa getaway that would send them home healthier than when they left. Thus was born the Amansala Resort and the Bikini Bootcamp. It's a two-week getaway that attracts A-listers and average civilians alike and allows you to soak and relax in the sun, learn how to take better care of yourself than you ever have before.

FOOD & RECIPES

Bikini Bootcamp not only lets you enjoy a wide variety of delicious, healthful meals that leave you satisfied and full. The book provides more than 75 fresh recipes, many with Mexican and Asian influence. Bikini Bootcamp recipes do not shy away from flavor, having many meals incorporate avocados, brown sugar, olive oil and white wine. Bikini Bootcamp wants to see you eating plenty of organic fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean fat, nuts and beans. Here is a glimpse of some of the fare you'll be indulging in:

- Amansala Salad with Ginger-Sesame Dressing
- Chicken Curry with Veggies on Whole Grain Couscous
- Tortillaless Tortilla Soup
- Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps
- Steamed Fish with Tomatoes, Peppers and Onions
- Blueberry Smoothie

EXERCISE

Being active is an important part of the Bikini Bootcamp. You'll commit to a combination of core strengthening, circuit training, yoga and walking. The latter three being daily requirements, a near two-hour time investment. Specific exercise regimens are outlined per the individual's goals.

EXPENSE

The online Bikini Bootcamp program is reasonably priced, when compared with similarly styled programs. It's marketed at $3/week and billed quarterly, each 13-week billing will cost $39. There is a minimum five-week charge of $15, but every week after that is refunded if you decide to opt out. The Bikini Bootcamp book is available from a variety of booksellers both online and in stores. The list price is $17.95 for paperback.

It's a tried-and-true approach that's credited with helping thousands of people meet and exceed their goals. Bikini Bootcamp makes the program more accessible via the book and a comprehensive and interactive online site, as well as removing some of the pressure of a near week-long program.

Bikini Bootcamp's Web-based program offers a wealth of tools and information to give you an advantage in your tummy-toning endeavor. In fact, there are 15 tools, including a Daily Meal Planner, Interactive Shopping List, Eating Out Guide, Cooking Shortcuts, Custom Fitness Plan, Weight Tracker, Activity Calculator and Message Boards.

Other attributes that make Bikini Bootcamp ideal, include:

- Fully personalized program outlining meals and exercise to meet your goal
- Emphasis on reviving mind, body and soul
- Convenience of a fully-functional online program
- Reasonably priced subscription
- More than 75 recipes
- Free customized plan preview

CON

Promising being bikini-ready in two weeks is unreasonable, especially since everyone has different amounts of weight to lose. The online application of Bikini Bootcamp doesn't appear to offer much in the way of customer support. While the overview of the program on its website is fairly thorough, it completely avoids discussing the exercise component, which is described as being a key factor of the lifestyle. This is important information for those shopping the program. The exercise commitment is nearly two hours each day- which the average person cannot accommodate in their schedule.

CONCLUSION

Bikini Bootcamp is worth looking into if you're looking for more than an overnight return on a quick diet investment. While the program boasts a two-week jumpstart plan, it's really a well-rounded lifestyle change that focuses on the inside every bit as much as it does the outside. The pros outweigh any foreseeable cons and the expense, accessibility and sense of community make it worth a shot.

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