Tightening Your Abs
We all know how difficult it can be to shed that last five pounds (for me 15lbs) to get that tight stomach look. If you are anything like me you can work out those abs all you want and get nowhere. The trick is getting rid of that last bit of fat and reducing some extra water weight. Yes that’s right, water weight. Some people hold an extra 10 to 15 pounds of water weight in their body. Why, you might ask. The reason is our diets. Almost all of us eat out or eat pre-made foods. Even though you may be dieting and eating healthier foods with less calories, these foods still may contain a lot of salt. Your body has to dilute the salt that is floating around in your system and it does this by holding onto water and increasing your thirst so you drink more.
Getting Rid of Water Weight
Probably the best way to get rid of that water weight is to eat foods that have no preservatives. Most foods that have preservatives contain either a lot of salt or a lot of sugar. That means you have to eat fresh foods. That can be difficult but it is the best way to reduce how much water your body is holding onto. The difficult thing about eating fresh food is that several people like to ad salt or sugar to their food to give it a little more taste. If you do this you are getting nowhere. If you are like me it is almost impossible to get sugar and salt out of your diet. So what I suggest is just taking baby steps. Try and add no extra salt to your food at the dinner table or to your fries. Next try making a vegetable tray that you leave in your fridge to snack on. This will help satisfy your hunger somewhat and it gives you something else to eat right away instead of those salty chips. A vegetable tray can last a week in the fridge before it starts going bad.
The Secret Weapon
The secret weapon to getting rid of that last 5 pounds is a weight loss pill. I know everyone says weight loss pills are a scam and don’t do anything, but for me they help. That doesn’t mean that I don’t have to work out and eat right, but weight loss pills give me that little extra edge that I just can’t seem to get just by working out and eating right. The important thing is not to overdue them or rely on them for long periods of time. I like to use them for one month and then go off for as least two months before starting up again. Depending on what you need help with will determine the type of weight loss pill that you need. For people that just need to lose a little water weight then a diuretic supplement would be best. A diuretic will help pull off any excess water you have in your body. For people that need to burn a little more fat a diet pill that can help you burn a few more calories and suppress your appetite might work best. In the end the most important thing is burning more calories then you are taking in and that means working out and eating right, but believe me weight loss pills can help boost your energy and get rid of that last 5 pounds.
