Jumpstart your Summer Skinny.

We've got a ways to go before hitting the beach, but this week's east coast weather forecast has certainly got me thinking about Victoria's Secret new line of bangin' bikinis that I'd love to rock on the beach in a few short months. That being said, there's a bit of work to be done before I'm ready to strip off my winter coat and leggings for a two-piece. For those of you regretting your snow day Caramel Macchiatos, heavily-dressed bread bowls and twenty-beer weekends, not to worry. You get to benefit from my summer diet research, just by reading your daily dose of Frosting. Wahoo! (And don't worry, this Frosting is fat-free)

I am always reading about star cleanses in the magazines, but truth be told I've tried many of them, and I can never go longer than a few days sipping on some ridiculous celery, lemon or acai-infused gag shake. And you shouldn't, either. When it comes to knocking off a solid 10-15 pounds, I look to a balanced, low-cal diet, and (Nutritionists! Ear muffs!) tons and tons of hot coffee.

{ Okay, so maybe I didn't research this out, but this diet is indeed tried and true }

Here's the thing about hot coffee: It tricks your body into thinking it's satisfied when it's not entirely. Coffee should never replace a meal. Just a snack. If you're like me, and tend to eat out of boredom, hop in your car and splurge on a two-dollar cup of hot Dunkin Donuts coffee (for some reason, the drive always makes me feel like I'm keeping busy, as opposed to brewing my own pot at home). Make sure you ask them for skim milk, and one Splenda, if you must. Your meal plan: Start your morning off with three scrambled egg whites. In case you had no idea, egg whites are the parts of the egg that's actually good for you, and jam-packed with protein. Plus, they are extremely low in calories. Cha-ching! Lunchtime? A baggy of veggies and a quarter cup of hummus (to keep you full) should do the trick. If your sweet tooth is fiending, an additional small baggy filled with pineapple or watermelon chunks will suffice. Chocoholic? Try a chocolate-infused Full Bar (you can pick one up at your local health food store, Trader Joes or Whole Foods). They're not those disgusto cardboard tasting protein bars that make you want to punch a baby. They're actually quite delicious. Dinner? I absolutely hate fish, but if you like it, flip-flop your meals between fish and grilled chicken, with a side of greens (your choice). If you're a salad girl, make sure you dip your fork into a cup of dressing before taking a bite, as opposed to free-for-alling a heaping helping onto your plate. It cuts your cals in more than half! And remember, coffee is your best friend (seeing as the lunch menu is thin) throughout your day.

A huge no-no? Diet pills like Xenadrine and Hydroxycut. Make sure to stay away from those "magic pills," especially the ones endorsed by Jersey Shore Ronnie. Yuck.

Disclaimer: I am no dietician, nutritionist or doctor. I merely recommend this diet as a blogger, and a girl that's found success with it in the past. Please consult a nutritionist if you have concerns regarding your personal method of dieting.