Are you scheduled to go on a trip where you'll have to put on a bathing suit, desperately trying to fit into a bridesmaid dress before your friend's big day, or showing off to your friends from summer break? If you want to achieve permanent weight loss, long-term gradual weight loss through diet and exercise is the best option. However, if you need to look slim and only have a week to do it, there are some guidelines you can follow. Read on for tips and tricks on how to get skinny in a week.