First, the bad news: No matter how much physical effort you put into
sculpting a smokin’ six-pack — crunches, planks, squats, cardio, HIIT —
no one’s going to see them if they’re covered by a layer of flab.
Now, the good news: You can learn how to get abs by eating healthy.
You’ve
probably heard the phrase “abs are made in the kitchen.” Well, that’s
about 50 percent true — nutrition and exercise go together like Bey and
Jay or Elizabeth and Philip; one without the other is “meh,” but for
real fireworks/results, you need both.
So if you’re already crushing the exercise portion of the equation, then all you need to do is get your nutrition in order.
1. Limit Your Calorie Intake
Your ideal diet must be such that it creates a calorie deficit within. This would ensure that the insulin production is kept under check and the blood sugar levels remain regulated. On the whole you must aim at cutting down substantial calories on an everyday basis. To give you a basic idea, 3500calories form 1lb. of flab and so cutting down on 500 calories a day would ensure a lb. of weight loss every week. Depending upon your potential and the ideal weight loss limits, you can work out the amount of calories to be sacrificed everyday and then eat accordingly. The link at the end of the article would help you on figuring out the exact calories that each food item contains by providing you with a detailed calorie chart of various foods.
2. Increase The Number Of Meals, Reduce Portions
A particularly good strategy is to eat several short meals a day. You must eat sensibly to spread the same diet throughout the day by increasing the meals and cutting down on meal sizes. This would ensure a steady metabolism and you would witness quick fat loss.
3. Eat The Right Foods
A low Gl. diet would be really beneficial as the bad carbs which cause a steep rise in blood sugar levels would be successfully avoided in this manner. Also, high protein, high fiber foods intake to increase the metabolism are advisable. On the whole, avoid trans-fats and any junk stuff or soft drinks as that would prevent calories from mounting within and would thereby invest you with the much desired six pack abs.