Essentials South Africa

DROP A DRESS SIZE IN 7 DAYS!

Jeans feeling a little snug? Well, it ‘Firstly, cut down on carbs and sugars. Carbs break down sugar in the bloodstream and this is stored in the muscles and liver as glycogen that binds to water,’ she explains. ‘By avoiding bread, pasta, couscous and potatoes, you’ll drop water weight. You’ll lose fat by eating fibrous vegetables, good-quality proteins and healthy fats. These balance blood sugar levels, reduce hunger pangs and make it easier to burn stored fat.’

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