A Diet to Reduce the Tummy

Avoid Saturated Fats

• Avoiding saturated fat is a person's best option when watching the waistline. Fast food has extremely high levels of saturated fat and should be avoided at all costs. For example, a Baconator burger from Wendy's contains 23 grams of saturated fat and 830 calories. Skip the drive-thru and make a salad at home with lots of fresh fruits and vegetables.
  
  

Get Enough Fiber

• Fiber has many health benefits and can even help with weight loss. According to the Mayo Clinic, meals that are high in fiber are usually more filling. By consuming meals that are high in fiber you'll suppress your appetite, allowing you to lose weight faster. Aside from weight-loss benefits, fiber also lowers blood cholesterol, helps to control blood sugar and lowers the risk of digestive problems. Fruits are a great source of dietary fiber.
  
  

Avoid Sugary Snacks

• Consuming sugary snacks can be detrimental when trying to lose weight. Sugary snacks such as soda and candy bars result in rapid sugar rushes and subsequent crashes. After the body crashes, there is often a temptation to consume more sugary snacks. This results in twice the amount of calories being consumed---obviously not a good strategy when you're trying to slim down.
  
  

Stay Hydrated

• Staying hydrated is also beneficial. By staying hydrated you will feel fuller and eat less. The Mayo Clinic suggests that individuals consume 64 ounces of water a day. Try drinking eight 8-ounce glasses of water per day to stay fully hydrated. You might want to carry a water bottle around with you throughout the day to make it as convenient as possible for you to hydrate.
  
  

Get Your Exercise

• If you truly want to reduce your tummy size then you're going to have to exercise. Diets can do a lot, but rapid reduction of the waistline comes only from daily exercise. Swimming, running, biking and hiking can help you reach your weight-loss goal more quickly. You should try to exercise a minimum of 30 minutes a day, three times a week. Aim for 30 minutes every day for quicker results.