Memorial Day has officially come and gone and summer is on the brink of being here. In LA that means you exchange your Uggs for flip flops and expect to sport the swimwear. In most towns, bums would be exempt from the "gotta look good at the pool," but this is a tough town with high expectations. We're not dieters, exercisers, or sports buffs, but we do like to feel good (or close) when we strut our stuff. We aren't shooting for six packs (except of free beer), just a few ways to combine saving money with looking hot.

The obvious categories for achieving your target bummy figure (read: healthy, not emaciated) are consumables, sweat inducing activities, and tricks for doing just a little bit more.

By now you've probably heard someone tell you that you need to reduce how many calories you eat. We hope you batted your eyelashes and asked if your hot fudge sundae was a no-no. If we told you to skip the fries, we'd be the biggest hypocrites ever. So split the order with a friend. And then maybe they will split the bill. That makes for a cheaper and healthier meal. In the same vein, hit up happy hours and order appetizers instead of full dinners. Generally, smaller prices mean smaller portions. Clearly calamari isn't a health food (this should be obvious about anything fried), but if you share a smaller order with a friend you end up saving calories and bucks. Eating at home is another way to reduce your bills and waistline. Home cooks usually use way less salt and fat. By preparing meals with recipes from sites like Poor Girl Eats Well and buying the ingredients using tips from My Frugalicious you can make your wallet and mouth happy.

If you've been following us from the beginning (and we know you have), you know all about how to score free gym passes, where to find adult jungle gyms and open air equipment, and all about the best walks in LA. So, we won't go through it again. We'll just tell you to figure out how to make excercise a part of your life. No one wants diabetes or heart disease — which can be super expensive to deal with later on — or (excessive) love handles. If it's crunches during commercials or borrowing a neighbor's dog for some classic walking, just do it. You're a big kid; no one can make you do anything anymore (well, rarely) so do it for yourself. You deserve to be healthier. And adrenaline is like free drugs. We call it a win. Side note: If you're considering buying life insurance, you get a better rate if you're in better shape.

Sometimes it's hard to resist that entire pie, and being that full makes you just want to lay down. We say you need to get used to working for that pie, because it's a trip to the store away. Most people have a grocery store or a convenience store located less than a mile away. If you're one of those lucky people, then hoof it over. If you have the pie already, walk over to pick up some ice cream. It may sound counter-intuitive, but walking almost two miles will help you build some muscles and burn some calories. If you drive, park on the far side of the parking lot. These suggestions are not rocket science. If we could think them up, we bet you could figure out that taking the stairs instead of the elevator might be a good idea. We have faith in you fellow bum. But, if you're stuck, check out Reader's Digest tips, The Diet Channel ideas, and the Men's Fitness breakdown for an idea of how many calories you're actually burning.

We'd say just do it, but we heard it's copyrighted. So good luck.