You can help your body flush fat during a weight loss program. Fat cells store waste. If you want those fat cells to shrink you have to help it get rid of this stored waste. Here are five fat cleansing secrets that can help.

Secret 1 - Drink warm lemon water throughout the day. Lemon juice is a natural cleanser for our bodies. Since fat cells get bigger as toxins are stored in them, a good fat cleanse will help flush these toxins from the fat cells into your lymphatic system for removal. This is your opportunity to be sure that your body removes them instead of storing them again.

Secret 2 - Avoid bread and bread products for at least a week. Even whole grains can cause bloating and many wheat flour products contain high amounts of pesticides and other toxins. In addition, labeling can be confusing and cause you to believe a food is whole grain while still being a "junk food."

Add to this the fact that wheat products are a high glycemic-index food which triggers a strong insulin response. This strong response can lead to problems including food cravings, surges and falls in blood sugar, and diabetes. This can cause fat storage.

Avoiding bread and bread products for even just a few days will increase your sensitivity to these effects. This will help you to instinctively want to avoid these foods. Remember, the first few days are the hardest so hang in there.

Secret 3 - Your thyroid regulates cell activity. Decreased activity means a sluggish metabolism and weight gain along with fat storage. But why are so many people afflicted with low thyroid activity these days?

There are many environmental toxins around us in modern, industrial society. Our drinking water contains chlorine. If you drink bottled water, you get the toxins from the plastic. Any foods that you eat that are processed, including breads, cereals, and most boxed and canned foods, are processed with tap water. This adds up over the years. Unfortunately, chlorine is a toxin that can get stored in the thyroid.

Another environmental toxin is perchlorate. The CDC has completed a study proving that levels common to American people have negative effects on the thyroid.

Unfortunately, this toxin has been infiltrating our water that we drink and that feeds our vegetables and fruits for many years. Some cities are just now starting to clear this accidental chemical out of the systems.

Help your body clear these waste products so your thyroid can work the way it is supposed to, by keeping cells active, metabolism strong and to clear waste instead of storing it. Eating a healthy, clean diet of mainly organic fruits, vegetables and proteins will be a good start.

Dark green superfoods are an excellent supplement to use during a fat cleanse and can help clear these toxins. They are known to absorb toxins and bind with them to aid removal from your body. This will take the burden off your thyroid while ensuring that stored toxins leave your body.

The common green superfoods that work like this are spirulina, chlorella, cilantro, kelp, barley grass and wheat grass. You can find these supplements in powder or pill form at your local health food store. Look for the organic versions.

Secret 4 - Help your body cleanse by clearing waste that may be stored in the intestinal tract. Calcium plaque can build up in arteries even though blood flows 24 hours a day. A plaque buildup of protein has been found in patients with alzheimers.

Plaque can also build up in other areas of the body, including your intestines. This can add pounds and cause your metabolism to be sluggish. Fiber can help your body clear any buildup and prevent intestinal plaque from forming.

Good fiber supplements to use include psyllium husk, crushed flax seeds and apple pectin. Be sure to drink at least eight glasses of water per day to help the fiber and any waste to leave.

Secret 5 - Walk for exercise. Walking is one of the best exercises to help your body clear fat and waste. It stimulates movement of the lymphatic system, raises your metabolism, aids digestion, and stretches and tones your muscles all at the same time. And it doesn't cost very much.

Start with a daily walk for twenty to thirty minutes per day. Consistency is the key to seeing benefits. Wear comfortable shoes and stretch a little before and after your walk - you may find that you have used muscles which have been inactive for a while.

Help your body lose weight and fat. Most body cleansing programs can be turned into a fat cleanse when tweaked the right way. These tips can get you started.