Summer is almost here, so now is the time to start thinking about how you'll look in your bikini this year. Winter weight gain is almost inevitable. So if you've only gained a few pounds, or really porked out, you need to get your body in shape for fun in the sun. Here are some tips to get you started so you can lose that unsightly belly fat.

Stomach weight gain is where you will almost always pack on the  pounds first. You may not notice that you've gained weight anywhere else, but your stomach bulge does not lie. There are many different ways to lose belly fat. Some trainers swear by eating right and exercise with a combination of weight training and aerobics. Others say that reducing the number of calories you eat and walking will work wonders. Another favorite way is to do stomach toning exercises while eating high fiber foods and drinking lots of water.

So with all of these different methods, how do you know which ones really work? The fact is that no matter which program you try, the key is to find one that you like doing and to stay with it. Some people can't afford expensive exercise equipment or they don't have the time in their busy schedules to visit the gym. The great thing is that you don't have to. All you have to do is find what works for you and your lifestyle and take it from there.

With all of these methods, eating right is one of the most important things you can do to lose the fat in your belly. Eat nutritious foods and limit the amount of sweets that you consume. Drink a lot of water and sodas are a no no. By following these simple tips, you will be on your way to a bikini body in no time.