For the fitness people of Gag: is this enough to get the abs I want?

[Anonymous]

So im going to study nutrution this fall and im very excited! I have always been into being healthy, sports and fitness in general.

I have always wanted defined abs, but never had the patience, the knowlege or the energy to actually make it happen. Now im mentally prepared and i have been on a three week "diet" untill now which is going well. The only things that have changes in my diet is:
- eating way more vegtables, try to have it with every meal
- a lot of lean meat
- Drinking a lot of water
- Staying away from sugar besides sugar in fruit
- eating more regulary
- only eating whole wheat products and rye bread
- Trying to keep drinking to max 2 times a month

In additon i have started to do more cardio, so i do it twice a week in addition to strength training 2 times a week ( my goal is to workout minimum 4 times a week).

My main goal is to get in the best shape as I can, but im also looking forward to a flatter and more defined stomach.

so is this enough for me to get the ab i want within August this year? Right now im a student so i dont have the capasity to take it the next level yet, but when the summer come i'll have enough time to do so.

[thorthorley]

Glad to hear you are taking a healthy approach to your lifestyle as I also have similar beliefs and quite a similar diet too. Working out can reduce fat on your belly, but its the ab exercises which will make them 'pop' and make the ab muscles bigger. Situps, crunches and leg raises are some exercises you can do which work the ab muscles. These exercises can be done everyday, but you have to work up to that point since your muscles will probably fatigue easily if you are a beginner and working out fatigued muscles can be very damaging. I would start doing once a week just to get used to it and learning what your routine is and then doing it twice a week (this is what I do) is plenty and should be fine to build great abs.

[Asker]

Im already quite fit, I know I have the muscles, but I have too much fat on them. I do cruches with weigh, spiderman crunches, but Im starting to get bored with them. But Im going to try leg raises for sure!

[Aarron]

i just started the gym and actually spent weeks researching all of this stuff... your diet is perfect, just make sure you eat the right amount daily... im going to have to go up to 3k calories a day soon.

its actually super easy to get defines abs, it just takes a little time and patience... it usually started as the first 8 months is hell and then usually gets easy and routine after that according to most people i have spoke to about it. just try and focus on certain muscle groups such as abs as much as possible and you will prob see results in only around 1-2 month then its just toning at that point... here is a good vid i know focusing on abs!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfY_4m3RVRc

[Asker]

That looks so tiring, but in a good way! Im deff going to do Those!

[Asker]

Can I ask you a question regarding this program? @Aarron

[Aarron]

yea go for it ^.^

[Asker]

The first time I did the program it was really hard and my abs were burning, but when I did it yesterday (2-3 time doing it) it was much easier. I did feel it in my abs, but it was quite far from that burning sensation as I was expecting.. am I doing them wrong or something?

[Aarron]

after you do something multiple times you get used to it... such as when you first go to the gym you hurt and are in pain but after you go multiple times it no longer has that muscle pain.

i doubt you are doing anything wrong you have just got to that stage your body has adjusted to the new routine so its no longer pain and its all about the gain >.<

[Asker]

I assumed it would take more than 3-4 times before ut stoped burning, maybe im Just in better shape than I though.. so how long do you think I can do this before it becomes too easy?

[Aarron]

it really doesn't matter if it ever becomes too easy, keep doing it and you will maintain and advance better abs, if things get to the point you want to challenge yourself more then you can find a more intense workout, theirs plenty online! ^.^

[BelleGirl21]

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This is so true which is why abs are so hard to get for most people. Your nutrition plan sounds great. You should be successful. Do plenty of leg lifts and plank exercises. Even if you don't have time for the gym that day, do 10 minutes of core exercises at home in the morning or something. Try your crunches on the ball.
Some of my other favorites are weighted russian twists, inverse crunches and ab tucks on the exercise ball or trx. Also try adding a bosu ball for planks and don't forget side planks.

[ConsultantIsBack]

Sounds great! consider doing HIIT for cardio, cycle carbs and restrict/avoid high glycemic foods (which it seems like you're doing but thought i'd re-emphasize that since most people miss it).

[teawrecks]

@bellegirl21 @consultantisback

[ConsultantIsBack]

thanks for mention

[BelleGirl21]

Hello love! 💙

[Anonymous]

Cut the meat, you'll get REALLY lean.

[Asker]

No thanks

[Opinion Owner]

.. Plus you'll help animals and you be contributing to animal cruelty. I'm just being honest, not eating animal proteins and animal products really make's a person ( healthily ) lean, but.. whatever (:

[Opinion Owner]

* won't be

[Asker]

I need protein so I dont really have a choice

[Opinion Owner]

You know plant based food's have more protein then meat.

[Opinion Owner]

Seriously! I'm just saying, you don't have to starve your body of carbs and eat crazy amounts of animal products to get lean.
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[Asker]

I get what you're saying, im Just not interested

[Asker]

And I hate beans , so it such a bad example lol