With the summer months fast approaching, you might not be ready to sport that bikini and hit the beach. Keeping up with your workouts year round can be tough, and it's easy to slide on the gym routine when you've got work to worry about, assignments to catch up on, and a social life that fills up your calendar each week! Still, a workout is a great way to regroup and reduce stress, so you're not only doing your body a favor by hitting the treadmill, but you can also keep stress and negativity at bay. If you've lost your motivation to stick with your weekly gym routine, here are some simple ways to turn up the heat on that commitment and dive right into summer with a spectacular body!

Ways to Stay Motivated:

1. Buy a new gym outfit. Keep up your motivation by stocking up on a few great gym outfits that make you feel good and flatter your figure. When you feel comfortable in your clothes, you're much more likely to get to the gym in the first place without making any excuses. Just pack your things with you if you have a busy day and make your way to that fitness center with style!

2. Eat a balanced diet. Eating well throughout the day can keep your energy levels in high gear and encourage you to stay focused on fitness. Make sure you're eating plenty of fruits and vegetables throughout the day so you have enough energy to make it through that next workout. Lean proteins, whole grains, and fresh fruits and vegetables should be filling up your plate on a daily basis.

3. Change up your routine. Pick a new machine to tackle on each trip so you're working different muscle groups on each workout and reduce your risk of getting into a workout rut.

4. Head out early. Make your workout the first thing you do each day so you can get it out of the way and get on with your day without stressing about it. It doesn't take long to get into a healthy habit of morning workouts, so plan ahead and get your day off to a great start.

5. Keep track of your progress. Keep a daily log of workouts so you can reflect upon what worked - and what didn't - and make adjustments accordingly. A weekly log can be a great way to stay self-motivated through even the toughest times.