johngosselinbeach.jpg The Situation he is not, but he's definitely getting a Most Improved award!

Jon Gosselin hit the beach in Ocean City, New Jersey the other day, and we don't know where his beer belly went, but we're certainly not missing it! A pal close to the reality star tells In Touch Weekly, "Jon's made time for himself. Jon’s own dad never took care of himself and died at an early age, so Jon is doing whatever he can to ensure he’ll be around for his kids as long as possible.”

Of course, it can't help but attract the ladies too, right? After getting with a hottie like Hailey Glassman, it looks like Jon wants to aim higher!

After his messy split from his wife Kate last year, Jon apparently stopped going to the gym had a bit of a midlife crisis, which included hitting the clubs, heavy drinking and smoking lots and lots of cigarettes. His pal added, “He feels better and looks better than ever.”