If you look bloated and would like to reduce that rounded tummy, it's amazing how a little effort can affect your appearance. Follow these tips to reduce wind/water retention and tighten those abs.

GET FRUITY
Pineapple contains an enzyme called bromelain that aids digestion so switch from orange juice to pineapple juice in the mornings.

CURB CARBS
Potatoes, wheat and other starchy carbs produce wind long after we’ve eaten them.  Swap carbs for protein but don’t necessarily do the whole Atkins thing.  Eat half your normal amount and fill up on lean meat, fish and dairy

DRINK UP
Celebs have sworn by green tea for years.  Swap your normal coffee/tea habit and go green.

SLOW DOWN
Eating too quickly prevents your body from digesting food so you can miss the signals that say “I’m full”. Chew thoroughly before you swallow and focus on enjoying every mouthful.

BUST YOUR BELLY
Lie on the floor with your knees bent and feet on the ground.  Suck your abdominal muscles in towards your belly button.  Slowly lift one leg and extend it towards your chest, hold for a few seconds and lower it to the start position (without letting it touch the floor) Repeat 15 times on each leg every day.

FLEX YOUR MUSCLES
Tense your tummy whenever you can - whether you’re walking, shopping, sitting at the computer or washing up.  You will feel the benefits in days.

WALK AND TALK
Try walking three times a week for half an hour with a friend at a speed that leaves you slightly breathless.

WATCH YOUR WATER
Salty food can cause you to retain as much as 3lbs of extra fluid.  Ditch salt and add flavour to cooking with pepper, herbs, lemon and balsamic vinegar.  Avoid takeaways and ready meals and drink 2-3 litres of water each day.

CHILL OUT
The most important rule of all, even if your tummy’s not flat, don’t stress about it.  Stress circulates the hormone cortisol around your body which directs fat to your abs.