Oscar Prep: 3 Days Before

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Part Two of your total body makeover in 3 weeks!

Back again, Kathy Smith, fitness icon and creator of the new fitness product line Rejuvenation is on hand with star secrets to look your best. If you've got a big event coming up, here's how to continue your "red carpet" body makeover:

"This is the time to start ridding your system of all excess water so that you can beat the bloat and look your best on the big day," Kathy says.

"¢ Pick foods that flush. Asparagus, Brussels sprouts and citrus fruits are a great way to get rid of excess water weight. Because they can add bulk, when it comes to the day prior to the event and the big day itself, you'll want to avoid them.

"¢ Sweat, sweat, and more sweat. Workout "˜till you drip. Up your cardio, hit the steam room and check out a hot yoga class.

"¢ Drink light. Lattes and energy drinks are often loaded with sugar and empty calories. If you need a caffeine boost, have some unsweetened green tea. Given all the sweating and flushing, water is more important than ever. It may seem counter-intuitive, but drinking water helps the body get rid of water.

"¢ The magic of magnesium. When preparing for competitions, bodybuilders need to do all the last-minute leaning-out that they can, especially losing the belly bloat, Magnesium Citrate is all the rage. Beware: This over-the-counter supplement can have a gentle laxative effect.

"¢ Pull it tight. Instead of doing endless crunches, exercise the lower abdominals. They work like a girdle around the waistline and keep you standing tall.

Kathy's new Rejuvenation Body Sculpt kit comes with a core ball, two workouts, a stretching tube, diet guide and complete strengthening kit. It's the ideal package for a healthier and rejuvenated you that will even wow members of the Academy!

If you missed last week, see part one here