QUESTION: I’d like to look fab in a slinky New Year’s Eve dress after eating my way through the holidays. Any tips to slim down fast? 

—Elaina from Harrisonburg, VA

ANSWER: Follow this guide for two days before New Year’s—and you’ll be ready to dazzle!

• First, steer clear of the salt shaker and starchy carbs (like bread, rice, pasta and potatoes)

• Second, drink tons of water. The more you drink the more you’ll de-bloat.

• Third, eat three square meals consisting only of lean protein and vegetables.
  • Lean protein options include egg whites, fish and seafood, skinless chicken, turkey, pork tenderloin, and tofu. 
  • Vegetables can be raw, steamed, roasted or tossed in a salad.

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