You heard that rightand these aren’t the typical ABCs you recited at school!

The letter “B” signifies eating a healthy, nutritiousbreakfastto start each day off right.

And “C” is all about staying on top of thecaloriesyou consume.

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Diet, exercise, and maintaining an overall healthy lifestyle all play key roles in yourweight loss success.

So without further ado, two top trainers share their most prized secrets to getting leaner.

Keep reading to learn more, and get ready to take some notes!

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Eat whole, nutrient-packed foods, and read ingredient labels.

Your body can process real foods more easily and extract the nutrients that your body needs to thrive."

Make sleep a top priority.

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There’s something to be said about getting a solid amount of beauty rest when getting leaner.

The 1-Month Weight Loss Challenge for a Slimmer You

Be prepared.

Consider the “G flux” if you want to get lean.

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That way, a larger percentage of your calories goes toward fueling athletic performance, muscle growth/repair, etc.

and you get bigger and faster changes," Yeung explains.