Would you like to lose 5 pounds by next weekend?

It is possible to lose 5 pounds in a week without crash dieting...

A lot of those first few pounds will be water weight – but you’ll still look a lot leaner once you lose them. The weight loss experts at TotalBeauty.com tell us how it’s done:

• Slash your salt intake. This will require reading labels of anything processed. Keep it under 500mg per day.

• Have some potassium – it helps you rid sodium. Sweet potatoes, apricots and bananas are all good choices.

• Fiber up. 35 grams a day of both soluble and insoluble fiber will help lighten your load by the end of the week.

• Stick to whole foods. This helps your body recognize and burn the cleanest fuel which means you’ll digest and metabolize it much better.

• Bitter is better. Have one serving of bitter-tasting food, per meal, per day. Kale, olives, miso and collard greens are a few good options. Bitter foods boost digestion, burn fat and detoxify.

• Breath deep. Proper breathing increases oxygen intake and revs your metabolism. Practice deep breathing exercises twice a day.

• Skip the sauces and use spices for the week instead. They’ll save you a ton of fat and calories and help cleanse the body.

• No sugary drinks. Stick to flavored waters or teas instead.

Losing those first five pounds quickly and safely might just motivate you to keep some of those healthy habits around long term.