Just when you thought it was safe to hide under that oversized tartan cape, it happened!

We’re talking summer of course, which means swimsuit season is officially here! But if the thought of putting on that itsy bitsy teeny weeny yellow polka dot bikini is scarier than that tanning-bed-loving mom, don’t worry, FabFitFun has you covered…with the secrets to being uncovered!

Today we begin our Bikini Body Challenge presented by our friends at Slim-Fast. Each day until July 4, FabFitFun will reveal a new nutrition, fitness, or beauty tip guaranteed to whip your body into tiptop bikini shape. Better yet, our monthlong series is actually an interactive competition! The reader who successfully completes the most challenges will be treated to an uh-mazing vacation, not to mention a rocking bikini-ready body!

Yes, one lucky participant will get to flaunt that body on the beaches of Argentina during a luxurious six-day trip to Buenos Aires. This vay-cay comes complete with daily yoga led by yogini Ashley Turner, tango lessons, and dinner shows, all courtesy of SolYogaTrips.

And to sweeten the deal even more, each day we will offer even more prizes for the best pics. Think gorgeous JewelMint pieces, Oiselle Running Apparel, a DDF Revolve, Thibiant beauty products, PocketFlops, Gorjana purses, a Jillian Michaels Core Arm Band, Chantelle Lingerie, Kendra Scott earrings, a GetFit Body Scale, Laura Mercier lotion, fitness DVDs, FabFitFun swag and so much more!

Today’s challenge is Run in the Sun! Consistent cardio is key to getting your body in shape. Complete your challenge by making a pledge to get your cardio on 3-5 times a week. Although we love crunches, slimming your stomach comes from burning calories, and jogging is a great way to get started. Start slow by running and walking in intervals, building up mileage as you get stronger. Snap a pic of yourself preparing for your run today, and enter by posting it on Twitter using our handle, @FabFitFun, with hashtag #FFFBikiniFit. Our fave pic will win a totally customized, ultra-fabulous bikini courtesy of Kinimatic.

Good luck and good body!

xx, The FabFitFun Team

Posted on June 4, 2012