There's no denying Alexis Bellino knows what she's talking about when it comes to looking great in a bikini. Just watch the intro from Real Housewives of Orange County to see for yourself that she's clearly doing something right, and she's sharing her swimsuit-bod tips just in case you need a little end-of-summer motivation.

Alexis tells Celebuzz that "everything in moderation" is her main key to success, but that it's essential to "have some kind of workout or activity level." AKA, don't just sit around -- you've got to work for those abs.

Go on, Mrs. Bellino!

"Two other tips that I recommend are, stay away from processed foods,
and then don’t eat after, like, five or six o’clock at night," Bellino said, apparently championing early bird special dinners over chic 8pm primetime reservations.

You tell us: Is not eating after 5 or 6pm reasonable or ridiculous? Comment below and check out our OC Bikini Bodies gallery for more two-piece fu