There are tons of abdominal tips and workouts that can help you reach your goal. But which ab secrets are on the top list? Check out these top 5 ab secrets you can use to start shedding of the fat and showing off your sexy stomach.

1. Cut Calories. Cutting calories is the key to maintaining a trim midsection. When you drop caloric intake your body is forced to burn fat all over, not just in one area. This doesn't mean starve, it means drop the junk.

2. Eat at Least Five to Six Small Meals Per Day Small meals eaten frequently helps to keep your metabolism high, allowing you to burn fat, even while you sleep.

3. Reduce Carbohydrate Intake At Night. Since the majority of carbs consumed are complex (slow release), tapering them off toward the end of the day will minimize the possibility of carb-to-fat turnover.

4. Eat a Healthy Serving of Fiber with Meals. Fiber helps with the digestion of protein, carbs, and fat. It is key to burning the sugar from carbs and makes muscles leaner. Adding fiber to your diet is one of the best things you can do. Also, anything containing fiber is usually going to be low in calories (i.e. vegetables). Get as much of this stuff as you possibly can.

5. Drink Plenty of Water. Water contains no calories and can be used as an appetite suppressant. Water also aids in the metabolism of stored fat. It helps to keep sodium levels down and regulates vitamins and minerals. Consume at least half your body weight in ounces.