How to Get Lean: 25 Ways to Lose Fat Faster

“Drinking more water,” says Boyce, “will help your body avoid storing water due to deficiencies. People often don't make the connection that high water retention often means there's a lack of it in your diet.” Not only is water great for you and your active, healthy body, but the alternatives like soda and alcohol are some of the very worst things you can ingest when trying to lose fat quickly. Sugary high-in-(empty)-calorie drinks are one of the ways that weight can sneak up on your without you even realizing it. Stay away from the processed drinks and pour yourself a nice cold glass of H2O.