Whether you are a man or woman, it is only natural that you want to look your best on the big day. After all, one does not get married every day. And it is not every day that so many curious and not very sympathetic pairs of eyes are critically examining every part of you. You do not want those eyes to stick to that broad waistline, that overflowing tummy or that ghastly double chin. If the big day is just around the corner, there are some simple things that you can do to pull that undesirable fat in.

The first thing you have to do is to realize that you cannot get your fat tucked in without some amount of hard work. If you are prepared to do it, here's what you have to do. The first step is to start a light exercise regimen. Let it not be anything too tough. Just brisk walking for as much of 10 minutes a day will do, especially if you have been sedentary throughout. Use the stairs if you can, and park your car as far away from that store so that you can put in some extra walking.

Certain changes have to be made to your diet too. Start first by getting rid of all those fries and sweet stuff. Sounds too tough - well, think of all those eager eyes staring mercilessly at you! Use natural substitutes instead. Get precut fruits and veggies. You can nibble on these when you are hungry. Having real fruits instead of fruit juices will cut out a large number of calories and will also fill your stomach more. The increased fiber intake is good for your bowels too.

Have gallons of water, if you can! Water will alleviate the sharp pangs of hunger. By dissolving toxins, water will be good for your skin also. Water will remove any dehydration and the skin will take on a beautiful luster.

Control your portions. Eat in a smaller plate. Visual appearances do affect our food intake. If you stuff a smaller plate with food, though the amount you take is lesser, your eye transmits the message that you have eaten a good quantity. Another way to "trick" your body is to eat slowly. It takes about 8 minutes for the brain to tell your stomach that the food you have eaten will suffice. So, take it slowly. Chewing on your food also gives you the kind of satisfaction that aids in reducing food intake. Starting off with a salad or a low fat soup is another great way to cut your food intake. Soups can be very beneficial if they are home made and thick. In addition to giving you lots of vital nutrients, they will also take away the sharp pangs of hunger that urge you to eat more than you actually want.

Snacking in between meals is a good idea. Have a small salad bowl or a low fat cracker plate by your side. It is OK to eat 6 times a day provided your overall intake is lesser than before. Actually, healthy snacks especially those high in fiber will reduce hunger. Never eat after 7 pm. Go to bed on a light stomach. Eat a good and healthy breakfast. Go natural! Substitute white bread with brown.

Most people believe that reducing weight is a very tough job. This is not so. Though you will have to keep yourself hungrier than before, it is possible to lose a lot of extra weight by eating intelligently. Try to replace high fat food with low fat, high fiber natural food like carrots, cucumbers and melons. Having one watermelon for dinner or lunch will greatly cut the number of calories that your body receives. It also works wonders for your skin.

When eating out, snack lightly before you leave. Most people eat very heavily when they feel sharp hunger. They end up feeling stuffed and heavy. Arm yourself against this by eating some salad before you go to a restaurant. Also eat lesser than what you need.