get a six pack (read all 6 entries…)
It's practically in the bag — 2 months ago
My belly is FLAT!
No 6 pack yet so I gotta get them muscles workin’ harder.
I have some tips that were VERY helpful for me, also my routine that’s given me the fastest best results:
1. From Men’s Health magazine(May 08 issue(I highly recommend this issue for this goal)): drink 16 oz. of water first thing when you wake up in the morning, it increases your metabolism by 24% for 90 minutes(strangely drinking less that 16oz didn’t do anything).
2. Exercise after drinking water^^, then have a sensible breakfast, such as a protein shake with fruit or oatmeal with fruit.
3. Also from MH: keep a cooler full of healthy abs-friendly snacks with you at all times. only eat from the cooler throughout your work day.
4. Get a SmartVest! http://www.smartvest.net You’ll be amazed.
5. Don’t wail on your abs everyday. Work out 3-4 times a week, cardio and full-body strength training. Your body isn’t able to isolate any area to burn fat from, it just takes it from everywhere all at once.(i.e. situps/crunches/etc don’t necessarily burn fat off your stomach any more than bench presses or plyometrics)
6.Supplement your essential amino acids! I take a 500mg L-Lysine 1-2 times a day, and it’s supported my muscle growth unlike anything I’ve ever taken.
7. Drink milk!! Speaking of essential amino acids, did you know that milk contains all 8 of your essential amino acids? So drink up! Non-fat organic preferably.
8. Face the reality of it: a 6-pack achievement is a long, slow, annoying, difficult process that takes commitment and dedication to your health as well as a disciplined diet to achieve.
9. Don’t buy into gimmicks. Any of them. Gain facts from objective sources and get to know your body. It realistically can be achieved through at-home workouts and smart trips to the grocery store.

