How much time does it take to get a shredded body?

[Roy119]

I have been working out for 5 years now although its been on and off.
Initially I worked out for 1.5 years straight and developed 6 packs but thereafter its been like 3 months of workout and 1 month off.
I follow HIIT and control my carbs. I just need to know if I need to put in more time or fix something else because I have a tough time loosing belly fat and haven't got 6 packs since

[Anonymous]

Sounds like you need to watch your caloric intake. Are you weighing your food? If you're eating 2800 calories and only burning 300 a day then you're gonna maintain. You need to pay close attention to your intake vs outtake not only your macros.

Abs are made in the kitchen.

Check out some bodybuilding websites they have really good articles on there and bodybuilding. com has a good forum

[Roy119]

The major problem is that I start loosing my mental stamina when I cut too much carbs.
I make a living from a highly active brain and I need to demonstrate intellect at every task.

I guess I need to train my body for a longer span of time

[Opinion Owner]

For me calories are definitely more important than carbs until I'm getting to the stage when I want to get really shredded (like 6 weeks-3 months before summer). Weight loss is actually as simple as calories in vs calories out at the base of it. I personally can't do too low of carbs either (my average is about 120g/day) but when it comes down to it you need to find a plan that works for YOU.
For me I like to workout more so I can get away with eating a little more, you might need to eat less if you want to workout less, but if the Atkins diet isn't working for you ditch it. It's not about not having under 50g of carbs a day that doesn't work for everyone. Find something that you like and that you'll stay consistent with

[Roy119]

Thank you

[Invoker]

You sound like you're going for all brawns but no brains. You need a proper diet and a proper workout routine for abs. Like 75% dieting and 25% exercise.

Whatre you eating? How often do you workout? How many meals do you eat a day? Do you do cardio? Do you have a full body exercise or do you have some splits?

[Roy119]

I follow HIIT i. e. High Intensity Interval training.
I consume 6 meals a day and workout for 2 hours a day
I am 170 cm tall and i consume 182 gms of protein everyday

HIIT combines heavy weights, intensive reps and cardio :)

[Roy119]

and yes it covers each body part

[Invoker]

And you've been following that routine for 6 years with changes, just not to your abdominals? You should also be cutting. There's 4 calories per gram of protein. 4 calories per gram of carb, and I think 6 or 8 calories per gram of fat. You should be doing more abdominal exercises, cutting your calories, cardio and lots of it.

[Roy119]

I will try that
thank you

[BertMacklinFBI]

shredded body? it depends on your genetics but average guy, it'll take a good year of HARD dedication and commitment. that means, commitment to the gym, keeping up on your diet, and doing HIIT supersets implemented with your cardio from time to time.

[Roy119]

I will go ahead with an year's stretch this time then :)

[BertMacklinFBI]

I would highly recommend you do research on your plan before starting so that you don't get stuck somewhere in between and possibly get frustrated enough to give up or fall off track.

[Roy119]

That won't happen
I actually took a month's break after every 100 days of workout based on a research.
Time to change that now :)

[BertMacklinFBI]

awesome buddy! well GL on your journey to that glorious temple you desire:) it is definitely worth the sacrifice.

[Roy119]

thanks a lot bro
Cheers !!