I can’t believe a week has already passed since I was on the beach in Turks & Caicos. It truly is one of my happy places. We've been going there since 2006. Speaking of beaches, I see a lot of posts, programs promising to help women get bikini or beach “ready”. What exactly is that??? Is there some magic measure? Here is how to get “ready” 1) Grab a bikini, tankini, full piece etc. 2) Put it on 3) Go to the beach. 4) Have fun Here’s the thing. No one gets to decide who is “ready”. I saw women of all shapes, sizes and ages rocking their bathing suits on my vacation and I loved it. Don’t let anyone make you feel less. Ever. Now, I understand feeling confident. But, again, what is the measure for that? What makes you feel confident? Don’t let others decide that for you. This is why I take a health first approach. Eat enough (stop starving yourself). Eat beneficial, nutrient dense foods (most of the time). Get in your steps and resistance training. Also, learn to give yourself som...