12 Tricks to Drop Up to 5 Pounds in a Week

If you want to boost your self-esteem ASAP, your best bet is to adjust your expectations and your attitude, *not* your weight.

That said, there are ways you can beat bloat and improve the way you feel when time is of the essence — and you don't have to starve yourself, invest in unsafe weight loss supplements, or double up on workouts to achieve results.

Instead, try this flexible approach that lets you pick from weight-loss tips that work but won't completely ruin your life.

Choose at least four of the nutritionist- and fitness expert-backed tips that follow, and work them into your schedule for seven days straight. If you feel ambitious, tack on a few more. The more changes you make, the more weight you can expect to lose between now and the end of this week.