Most of us make new years resolutions to lose weight.  But the problem is that spring break creeps up on us within a matter of 8 weeks.  So you want results, but you need them fast!  The following techniques have been used by bodybuilders and male models before their competitions and photo shoots respectively.  Here are some shortcuts to get a flatter belly the week before your spring break.

1.) Cut your Water Intake

-Fat gets stored in your fat cells with water. Therefore, we want to shrink your fat

cells by dehydrating them.  Cut your water intake where you only sip water

throughout the day, but no less than two cups of water a day. We want to this

safely.  Monitor the color change of your urine. It should progressively get darker.

If you start urinating less than three times a day, drink a little more water. And

also per hour of exercise, add half a cup of water to your intake.

2.)  Limit your Carbohydrates

-Not only does fat get stored in your cells, but so does carbs.  Carbs bind with

water in your cells as well.  So think about it, if you decrease your carbs,

you’ll be storing less water in your cells.  This should only be done about a week

before your trip.  Cut your carb intake by half and up your fats a little bit to

compensate for your reduction in calories.

3.)  Caffeine

-Found in coffee, energy drinks etc.  It is an antagonist to anti-diuretic

hormone; therefore it will get rid of excess water in your body.

4.)  Limit your Salt

-Na+ creates a concentration gradient in your kidney causing more water

retention. Therefore avoid it.  Did you also know that increased salt intake makes

your appetite increase as well? Not good right before spring break.

5.) Carb Load

-So after a week of depleting your carbohydrates, your muscles will start to look a

little flat, making you look less muscular and lean.  So about two days before your

trip, you should have a cheat meal and eat a lot of carbohydrates(pasta, rice,

potatoes).  Since your body has been deprived of carbohydrates, your muscles will

soak every last bit of it and very little will turn into fat.  This is one of the best

tricks out there.  But it only works if you depleted your carbohydrates enough, so

beware.