6 Pack Abs Secrets
6 Pack Abs - The Secret To 6 Pack Abs
By Vince DelMonte
Everywhere you turn, someone's promising the
next secret to getting 6 pack abs. Some of these
so called 'secrets' have some degree of accuracy,
while others, not so much. Deciphering which
are the best methods to getting 6 pack abs is
going to be critical to your having success
with this goal.
The biggest area you need to focus on when
trying to obtain 6 pack abs is going to be on
your diet. Like it or not, the old saying that
'abs are made in the kitchen', is probably one
of the most truthful statements in the fitness
industry. If your diet isn't in line, your stomach
is going to show it.
So, what should you be doing with your diet?
First, ensure you are getting enough protein.
Not only is protein going to form the key building
blocks you need to build muscle tissue, but
it's also going to provide you with a better
feeling of fullness than eating just carbohydrates
alone would for example. Protein is more "expensive"
than any other macronutrient meaning that your
body will burn more calories breaking down protein
compared to carbs and fats.
Next, don't be afraid of dietary fat that comes
from primarily monounsaturated and polyunsaturated
fats such as olive oils, fish oils, a mix of
nuts, natural peanut butter and avocado. While
it's true that eating fat will increase your
calories fast, as long as you keep it between
20-30% it can be one of the best things to get
6 pack abs fast. The important point here is
that dietary fat helps keep your insulin level
stable, which, when high enough can actually
cause fat gain itself.
Furthermore, dietary fat will keep you feeling
the fullest for the longest duration in time;
longer than both protein or carbohydrates would.
Interestingly, some diets high in fat can get
you 6 pack abs fast because your body learn
to metabolize fat for energy.
So, while you do need to watch it, be sure
you are getting some in your diet.
Finally, when it comes to carbohydrate intake
and getting 6 pack abs, you want to focus most
of your carbohydrate intake around the post
workout period.
Why?
The biggest reason for this is because this
is when your body is going to need those carbohydrates
the most and will really suck them up into the
muscle tissue. When you eat them at this time,
it is least likely that they will turn into
body fat.
Additionally, consuming carbohydrates during
this period will also help to aid with muscle
recovery and repair, so that means less down
time from the gym for you.
If getting 6 pack abs fast is your goal than
each meal you should consist of 1-2 cups of
raw vegetables to control insulin levels, improve
absorption of your protein and flood your body
with vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants.
So, if you are aiming to get 6 pack abs in
the coming months, have a good hard look at
your diet. That is the big secret that must
not be overlooked if you are to succeed.
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About the Author:
Vince DelMonte
is the author of Your Six Pack Quest found at
http://www.YourSixPackQuest.com
He specializes in helping chubby guys and
gals get six pack abs without gimmicks, supplements
or dieting.
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