We don’t recommend rapid weight loss—it is usually temporary at best--but since everyone wants to know…

These are harmless ways to look especially lean for a special occasion.  Do these things for a few days before your big day: 

Foods to Avoid

Salt, or anything high in sodium

Flour and any processed carbohydrates, like dry cereal, bread, crackers

Sugar, including honey, syrup, molasses

Carbonated beverages

Cheese

Beef

Dairy, if you notice that it makes you puffy

Egg yolks

Foods to Eat

Water with lemon or lime added

Green tea

Grapefruit

Asparagus

Fish

Flax seeds

Walnuts

You can also avoid starches and eat extra protein for two days if your kidneys are healthy and you don’t mind feeling sluggish.  This gives you the “shrinkwrapped” look by dehydrating you and removing the layer of water between your skin and muscles.  It is not healthy and you shouldn’t do it very often.  This is how body builders make their muscles look like they are bursting out of their skin.  Getting a tan helps you appear thinner and tightens your skin as well.

Remember, the weight you lose will largely be bloating and water, which means you can gain it back quickly.