Hello all,
I've read and heard so many articles, exercises, machines that say that if you do this or that you will get your abs.
Lastly I heard that you get your six or 8 pack in the kitchen more than in the gym, my sister went to a nutritionist and gave her a diet, my sister says that she starting seeing her abs in about 2 weeks, and at the time she wasnt working out. My question is, is this true? are abs made in the kitchen? If so, what is the best diet, what should you eat and what should you stay away from.
In my case I can say I am a bad example of healthy eating, I just turned 36 and for about 20 years I've had the bad habit of eating once a day, just a big lunch and nothing for the rest of the day. I am about 143lbs, 5'9 and for some reason I can loose about 3 lbs from one night to morning(I dont know how).
I am doing my best to change my habit, I started drinking a EAS protein shake(I got this at costco, 6lbs ) in the morning with a banana or some oatmeal(trust me this is a great improvement from just a glass of iced tea), because of my work I am required to eat on mid-level restaurants(Chilis, applebees, and some other places that are not that healthy) and for some reason I have the need to order something large from the menu. When I dont eat outside I try to get something which I think is healthy like a subway tuna foot long sub or a black forest ham sub, I eat it in one seating, although I am trying my best to just eat half around lunch and the second half around 4pm.
On the weekends I eat pasta and I try to add tuna to make it seem healthy, but Im thinking on jumping on to Salmon and broccoli.
Exercise: I try to exercise but time is not on my side, I have a set of free weights, and bench press in my house and I try to follow a 30-minute chest workout from my I-fitness Iphone application. But sometimes after a 12 work day you are too tired to work out.
I am trying to get some cardio(about 30 minutes on the elliptical machine, about twice a week)
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Thread: you get your abs in the kitchen?
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04-25-2010, 05:18 AM #1
you get your abs in the kitchen?
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04-25-2010, 05:19 AM #2
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04-25-2010, 05:26 AM #3
This is very true, what is meant when people say Abs are made in the Kitchen is that the real thing that gives you a 6 pack is loosing fat. You could have the nicest set of abs on the planet but if you have a layer of fat covering them up it really doesn't matter.
Eating out frequently is not ideal but its not a deal breaker either, because the basic idea is you have to expend more energy then you consume.
As far as exercising goes, I hope you are not doing that workout everytime you exercise, and in my opinion if you want abs you have to make the sacrifice of working out so if you really feel you don't have the time then your not going to get a six pack. Getting to a low enough bodyfat to see a six pack is not an easy task and will not happen without putting in the work.
edit: just saw you height and weight, if you cant see a even alittle definition at 140 pounds, you are going to look like bare bones if you cut down. In my opinion for you to get a 6 pack you have alot of muscle to gain before you get what your looking for and no offense but by your original post you dont seem to have the dedication to do so.Last edited by x Idealist x; 04-25-2010 at 05:30 AM.
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04-25-2010, 05:31 AM #4
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04-25-2010, 05:37 AM #5
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04-25-2010, 05:44 AM #6
i don't mind eating out... applebees and such aren't terrible for you, it's knowing what to get. i agree w/the comment about the sodium, but if that's the only place you can eat, then, what can ya do? get chickens that aren't fried. get veggies. eat in moderation, don't get huge lunches, or take some w/you for later.
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04-25-2010, 07:50 AM #7
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04-25-2010, 09:09 AM #8
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04-25-2010, 12:48 PM #9
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04-25-2010, 01:04 PM #10
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04-25-2010, 01:12 PM #11
I agree! Great thread. This motivation is why I come to this site. If I ever feel lazy, looking at people getting up at 5AM just to squeeze a workout into their busy day lights a fire under my @ss for me to do the same.
Lately I've been keeping an eye on my sodium intake more than normal. It's more important than I thought and restaurants (well, in North America anyway) use a ton of salt in their menus. It was an eye opener for me.
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04-25-2010, 02:09 PM #12
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04-25-2010, 02:59 PM #15
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04-25-2010, 03:08 PM #16
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04-25-2010, 03:57 PM #17
It means that performing abodminal crunches on the kitchen counter results in a massive increase of IGF-1, HGH, and testosterone that force the fast twitch fibers to expand to enormous proportions
no, but really, diet makes the abs.Eternal Gym Rat, Student Physical Therapist. None of my post content should be taken as medical advice. Ask your doctor/PT.
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04-25-2010, 04:01 PM #18
Compound lifts help too
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04-25-2010, 04:36 PM #19
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04-25-2010, 04:40 PM #20
The initial changes to my diet by eliminating things that I found weren't good for me is what lead to my definition showing up so well. Your diet really dictates how your going to look (from my experience), accompanied with how much time you are able to dedicate to working out with such a busy schedule.
I cut out things high in sugar, soda, and pretty much stuck to eating whole, natural foods as often as I can.
If your going to a place like Chili's due to work, just about everything on that menu is going to rock your bod so you really need to choose wisely when your stuck in such a circumstance.
I know they have just steak though and that would be my preferable choice as anything with less additives for taste is what I like to go for.
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04-25-2010, 04:43 PM #21
1. Compound lifts help big (squats, dead lifts, bench, rows, especially)If you are doing these right, you will reallywork your core and strengthen them -->bigger (more size in abs)
2. For isolation ab exercises (more definition)
a. Leg lifts (weighted as you get stronger)
b. Planks til failure
c. Something I do is lay on a bench and hold a plate over your head. Lower the weight behind your head, keeping your elbows locked straight, and then raise it back up. Repeat, repeat repeat. Try alternating at different speeds and feel your abs tighten and tensen up.Founder of MMDELAD
"Micros Matter Dont Eat Like A Dumba**" (hydrogenated oils, shortening, mono and di-glycerides don't fit in my macros)
Does Not Count Macros Crew
"Think in terms of limits and the result is limitation
Think in terms of progress and the result is progression"
my day:http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=156294333
Training Philosophy to be strong: 1. Pick Weights up off the ground 2. Squat them 3. Push them over your head
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04-25-2010, 04:55 PM #22
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04-25-2010, 05:34 PM #23
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04-25-2010, 05:48 PM #24
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04-25-2010, 06:20 PM #25
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04-25-2010, 06:56 PM #26
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04-25-2010, 07:02 PM #27
its obviously a combo of training and diet
my mom's diet is spot on and she isn't shredded (not overweight in the least but no abs)
I have also had teammates with crap diets who are ripped because of the way they work out, genetics, etc.
Best bet is to eat well and train hardFounder of MMDELAD
"Micros Matter Dont Eat Like A Dumba**" (hydrogenated oils, shortening, mono and di-glycerides don't fit in my macros)
Does Not Count Macros Crew
"Think in terms of limits and the result is limitation
Think in terms of progress and the result is progression"
my day:http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=156294333
Training Philosophy to be strong: 1. Pick Weights up off the ground 2. Squat them 3. Push them over your head
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