Now that spring has some, it’s time to think about bathing season. If you start incorporating these easy tips and tricks from Fox News.com into your everyday life now, you’ll look and feel great in your bathing suit when summer officially arrives.

Set a goal

Whether you want to lose a few pounds, perk up your butt, or tone up all over, figuring out what you want to accomplish is the first step. Once you commit to a goal (like, “I want to lose 10 pounds by June”), break it into smaller, more manageable pieces, so you can work toward it on a weekly and daily basis (think: “I want to lose 1 pound per week”).

Incorporate more fresh produce into your meals

 Are you still eating (and drinking) like it’s hibernation season? Now is the time to lighten up your meals with fresh produce. When making a meal or prepping a snack, think 50/50. Aim to have fruits and veggies fill about half your plate, and a combination of lean protein and healthy fats make up the other half. 

Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate

Drinking water is an awesome habit to start now since it makes your skin glow, fills you up, and can help reduce the appearance of cellulite. Instead of drinking soda or juice, add lemon and cucumber slices or frozen berries to your water. 

Recruit a workout buddy

 Shaping up for summer is definitely more fun with a friend—or even a group of friends! Find a buddy to exercise with you and nail down when and where you’ll work out each week to help you guys stick with it. Having this kind of support will help keep you motivated so you both achieve your goals.

Set a reminder to update your playlist

 Music is a great motivator, but your workout tunes can get old quick. Set a reminder (on your phone, computer, or calendar) to update your playlist every two weeks to help keep up the energy level in your workouts from now until summertime. Be sure to keep the tempo fast for a music-induced boost, and add some of your favorite summer hits to remind you of your ultimate goal.

Tack on 5 minutes to your workouts each week

Start adding 5 minutes to your workouts right now—whether that means spending extra time on cardio machines or doing another set of strength-training moves. Five minutes might not seem like a game-changer, but if you start now, all of those minutes (and burned calories!) will definitely make a difference.

Do some window shopping

 Even if you’re not ready to wear a bikini just yet, you can motivate yourself to shape up by browsing styles online or in-store for a new swimsuit that will both flatter your shape and give you confidence.