Watch sodium intake

As it gets closer to your party date, you’ll want to be extra cautious about your sodium intake. Sodium causes us to retain water, which can cause bloating. By cutting out packaged and processed foods high in salt (and keeping your hand off the saltshaker while cooking), you can appear more svelte in your skinny dress, even if you didn’t drop as much weight as you would have liked. And no matter how much you lose, I recommend investing in a great pair of tummy-tucking undergarments (nothing like a little extra help!).

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