The summer months are approaching and, as inevitable as the sun going down in the evening shirts will be coming off in the hot summer weather to reveal your beach body. Fingers crossed this doesn't make you prickly but if it does you're listening to the perfect person. We frequently see in magazines celebrates, of all kinds, exposing their perfectly sculpted million dollar beach body on tropical beaches and as a result many guys and girls may feel they have certain expectations to live up to if they want to display their Body Shapes likewise.However, in the cold winter months we never take much consideration for the aesthetic appeal of our shapes but rather the functional reasons of keeping it warm under layers of clothing and with hearty meals. As a result, you may find that you have put on a few pounds and you may want to "tone up" and rid those bits that jiggle a bit too much. Nothing wrong with that!So, you've decided it's time shape-up and get the best beach body you can for a vacation, trips to the beach, hitting the swimming pool and so on. At this point you should choose a period in which you are going to fully dedicate yourself to a Beach Body Workout and beach body diet. Personally, I have found that choosing a period of time -let's say 4-6 weeks- the best when aiming to achieve a goal. In this space of time you should aim to go full-out with a good Diet and exercise routine and then reap the rewards with a week or so off enjoying the fruits of your labor.Another point to note about getting into the best shape possible is that it's not all about getting in exceptionally good shape. In actual fact much of the time the person with the best beach body is always the one in the best shape. There a few other factors that comes into play. Firstly, a good tan can make a big difference in terms of aesthetic appeal. Quite frankly, everybody looks better with a tan as oppose to milky white skin. This holds true especially in humid climates such as the Mediterranean where a tan just seems to match the surroundings. Including that, good clear skin is also another significant factor. A good Diet which incorporates lots of healthy fats, green veg and water can -over time- makes a significant positive impact on the youthful and clear look of the skin.