For those with a six pack!

miragedeb · 09-09-2009, 09:07 AM

how much time did it take you to get those "so very desirable" abs??

From the day you looked at urself into the mirror and said " Dis flab looks pathetic" to the day u were able to say " whew!, finally a six pack!!"....

andrewB007 · 09-09-2009, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by miragedeb

how much time did it take you to get those "so very desirable" abs??

From the day you looked at urself into the mirror and said " Dis flab looks pathetic" to the day u were able to say " whew!, finally a six pack!!"....

About 2 years. if I knew what I know now, in terms of dieting, it would have taken much less time.

conwaylucas · 09-09-2009, 09:35 AM

may i ask what you learned about dieting?

andrewB007 · 09-09-2009, 09:55 AM

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may i ask what you learned about dieting?

So much hey bro. I learned that I never knew anything. Iv'e spent so much time online this year just reasearching dieting and nutrition.
If I had to list everything i have learned it would take up a few pages and the rest of my day, so not too keen to do that lol. But if you have any specific questions, i would be happy to answer them.

Athlete218 · 09-09-2009, 09:58 AM

as soon as i switched my diet, not long at all...

key to abs
1) diet
2) working them out.

cfh1973 · 09-09-2009, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by andrewB007

So much hey bro. I learned that I never knew anything. Iv'e spent so much time online this year just reasearching dieting and nutrition.
If I had to list everything i have learned it would take up a few pages and the rest of my day, so not too keen to do that lol. But if you have any specific questions, i would be happy to answer them.

Did you use any heavy, weighted exercises or just body weight?

andrewB007 · 09-09-2009, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by cfh1973

Did you use any heavy, weighted exercises or just body weight?

I use a mix of both. I train abs every alternate workout (every second workout).

I do about 50 reps weighted and 50 reps just using body weight.

Weighted reps help build your abs and make them stick out.. if that is what you want. I like my abs to stick out a bit.

JayyC · 09-09-2009, 10:11 AM

3 months. Check the bodyspace.

cfh1973 · 09-09-2009, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by andrewB007

I use a mix of both. I train abs every alternate workout (every second workout).

I do about 50 reps weighted and 50 reps just using body weight.

Weighted reps help build your abs and make them stick out.. if that is what you want. I like my abs to stick out a bit.

I was just curious because my upper ab region already sticks out (under some fat). I just don't want to end up with like power lifter's abs when I shed the rest of the fat. I want a flat stomach, with rippling abs of course.

andrewB007 · 09-09-2009, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by cfh1973

I was just curious because my upper ab region already sticks out (under some fat). I just don't want to end up with like power lifter's abs when I shed the rest of the fat. I want a flat stomach, with rippling abs of course.

if you prefer the flat look, rather just hit body weighted reps. it will improve your shape and definition. but remember you will only ever see them when the layer of fat is gone = dieting

cfh1973 · 09-09-2009, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by andrewB007

if you prefer the flat look, rather just hit body weighted reps. it will improve your shape and definition. but remember you will only ever see them when the layer of fat is gone = dieting

Oh yeah, I definitely know that. I've been cutting since Jan. 12, 2009. There's been a few bumps in the road but I'm slowly getting there. How strict was your diet? Did you follow the "calories in vs. calories out" mentality or did you have a more linear diet that you followed?

spookiekabuki · 09-09-2009, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by andrewB007

About 2 years. if I knew what I know now, in terms of dieting, it would have taken much less time.

dude, reps on that. It took me MONTHS and I really didnt need to. When I started getting serious, I could drop %1bf with my eyes closed.

beyondbasic · 09-09-2009, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Athlete218

as soon as i switched my diet, not long at all...

key to abs
1) diet
2) working them out.

never would of guessed...

NOT.

miragedeb · 09-09-2009, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by JayyC

3 months. Check the bodyspace.

commendable work !

Litewatenatty · 09-09-2009, 12:35 PM

It really is amazing just how fast you can drop the fat if your diet is perfect. I was eating quite healthy but not getting results, mostly due to snacking on peanuts, having sauces on sandwiches and wraps, and actually eating too few carbs to give me energy for the gym. Once i fixed all that, the fat flew off. just depends how bad you want them i guess

sni2pal · 09-09-2009, 01:11 PM

4 months, but I didn't quite know what I was doing last time. I'm cutting all over again and I think I'll manage the same in 3 months this time.

By the way, OP, we have similar stats and judging by your avy, it shouldn't take you long at all on some moderate deficit.

Mj23foreva · 09-09-2009, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by JayyC

3 months. Check the bodyspace.

you have the body I'm looking to get. Maybe a bit more shoulders, but its just about what my goal is. (no homo)

mufc1345 · 09-09-2009, 01:57 PM

Only took me a few month but ive always found the Abs as my easiest muscle to build/work

miragedeb · 09-09-2009, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by sni2pal

4 months, but I didn't quite know what I was doing last time. I'm cutting all over again and I think I'll manage the same in 3 months this time.

By the way, OP, we have similar stats and judging by your avy, it shouldn't take you long at all on some moderate deficit.

dats really encouraging...thanks! repped!

pkells1 · 09-09-2009, 03:51 PM

~2 months. Before/after pics in my bodyspace.

*STEVE* · 09-09-2009, 03:53 PM

Nothing gets you abs faster than dat der cell tek

Your not to far off OP. Get your diet dialed in first , abs are made in the kitchen not in the gym , and then get a solid wrokout routine.

That being said I do 3 sets of weighted ab crunches after every workout

take3 · 09-09-2009, 04:45 PM

i wanna see a pic of a 6packer whos not flexing to see what that looks like...wondering if my personal goals are realistic...anyone wanna help me out?

spookiekabuki · 09-09-2009, 07:01 PM

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i wanna see a pic of a 6packer whos not flexing to see what that looks like...wondering if my personal goals are realistic...anyone wanna help me out?

Consider your level of bloat as well. If I go 4 days without salt, sugar or artifical sweetener, my 6pack gets much more ripped.

thirtyreasons · 09-09-2009, 07:06 PM

It took me a while to get some abs to show and get a ripped look to them but the best peice of advice was:

Don't say I wish I had a six pack

Say: I will have a six pack

You will get there if you want it.

FunAndSun · 09-09-2009, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by pkells1

~2 months. Before/after pics in my bodyspace.

Really great work!

specialkay · 09-09-2009, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by miragedeb

how much time did it take you to get those "so very desirable" abs??

From the day you looked at urself into the mirror and said " Dis flab looks pathetic" to the day u were able to say " whew!, finally a six pack!!"....

I can tell you it can take six months with a strict diet. And when I say strict thats very few carbs, limiting yourself to yams, oats, brown rice and very little fruit except maybe right after a workout. Little to no Alcohol, no dairy, no bread, no pasta...I think you get it. Then adding in interval cardio such as sprints. Running on an empty stomach first thing in the morning also burns more fat than doing cardio any other time of the day. If you're consistent with your diet/cardio your six pack will come through. It's the carbs that'll hide it!

JayyC · 09-09-2009, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Mj23foreva

you have the body I'm looking to get. Maybe a bit more shoulders, but its just about what my goal is. (no homo)

Yeah bro I'm concentrating more on arms and shoulders, abs taking a backseat for now but are still visible. Let me know if you need any help with something.

charlie335 · 09-09-2009, 08:58 PM

this is my goal, to get my body fat down from 18% to single digits to see abs, but I am not sure how many calories I really should be consuming, as I do not want to undereat. I'm 6'4, 227, 18.1%.

When you say, limit your carbs? How much are you limiting them? I just need some nutritional guidelines to keep my diet on track.

Thanks

Memorial93 · 09-09-2009, 09:30 PM

were any of you ever fat and then got a six pack? if so, did you take any cheat meals/days or what did you do other than correct diet, weight training and cardio?

*STEVE* · 09-09-2009, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Memorial93

were any of you ever fat and then got a six pack? if so, did you take any cheat meals/days or what did you do other than correct diet, weight training and cardio?

Yep , i was , see before and after pics on my bodyspace. Went from 23% to 8%