Flat stomach

[jen16]

I want a flat stomach very badly. All the food i eat just stays in my stomach and doesnt got to my legs or butt so what should i do. i started eating nutrition and protein bars so should that help? I also do crunches on the exercise ball. i do crunches 3 times a day and i do 40 each time. when should i see results?

[ibmfreak]

sir/mam,

a flat stomach is something which you are looking for so will get that. be patient. try having a cycle. it can be defined as a period where you give a target to yourself in inches or in pounds. protien bars can help you gain mass if you workout if you dont then sorry might just put some fuel in the fire. i help my friends with workout schedules do you need one?

[LexiB]

Not sure if this is your whole routine, but you cant just do toning excercises (ie--"crunches") you gotta add some cardio too to help eliminate the bulge.

 

Otherwise you'll just be adding muscle on top of fat, which might make your tummy look bigger.

 

I said it b4 and I'll say it again, Tae-bo, Tae-bo, Tae-bo! It does both in one shot. Can't beat it--fun and you save time.

 

Whatever you decide, Good Luck

[jen16]

Ibbfreak that would be great if you can give me a schedule

[ibmfreak]

my pleasure,

three ways to burn fat :

cycling,jogging and swimming.

swimming is the best because it uses the whole body movements.you could also try skipping.

every morning try this

jogging/cycling/swimming,

do crunches(for upper abdomen)

leg raises(for lower abdomen, might be a bit difficult if you have a beer belly)

while doin the last 2 exercises tryto breathe out by using your mouth to get maximum pressure.

try this on alternate days.

you have to take extra care on you diet try eating food with more fibre or food which is easy to digest.

post workout meal should have a salad green or fruit the one which you prefer and a glass of milk.

use this cycle for 3 weeks and see the change.

ps:be persistant and plan your targets in numbers in pounds or inches

[monkey00]

i agree with lexib and ibmfreak.

 

The only way to get rid of the fat is to cut up. Implement some cardio into your regime (ab workouts) and cut back on carbs - not altogether tho.

 

during this process you should also implement protein intake (shakes, bars) in addition to your regular meals.

[jen16]

thank you for the schedule i appreciate it very much. i have a few questions though. I want to kno if im eating rite or wrong? for breakfast i eat 2 wheat bread toast, oatmeal, glass of orange juice and then after 3 hours I try to eat vegetables and try to stay away from foods that contain carbs like rice and so on and then i eat my protein bar i eat one protein bar well its nutrition/protein bar a day (should i eat more than one?) in the evening i eat rice but not that much. can u list me soom foods that contain fiber? i dont have access to a swimming pool at the moment so i use the tread mill . can u tell me how long i should run on the tread mill? and how may crunches i should do a day? Im sorry i kno these are alot of questions but u seem to kno what u are talking abt. thanks

[ibmfreak]

how many crunches?

upper abdomen 25*2 sets

lower abdomen 15*2 sets

increase the reps by 5 every week so for eg next week would be 30*2 and 20*2

how long on threadmill?

personally speaking we have a threadmill in out company gym and my neighbourhood gym but i never use that. i would prefer and advice you to go for a joggin in the morning when you have fresh air on. that will also popup your day.

 

 

FIBROUS CARBS

 

Green Leafy Lettuce (Green Leaf, Red, Leaf, Romaine)

Broccoli

Asparagus

String Beans

Spinach

Bell Peppers

Brussels Sprouts

Cauliflower

Cabbage

Celery

Cucumber

Eggplant

Green or Red Pepper

Onions

Pumpkin

Garlic

Tomatoes

Zucchini

 

 

FRUITS

 

bananas

apples

grapefruit

peaches

strawberries

blueberries

raspberries

lemons

limes

 

 

HEALTHY FATS

 

Natural Style Peanut Butter

Olive Oil or Safflower Oil

Nuts (peanuts, almonds)

Flaxseed Oil

 

 

DAIRY AND EGGS

 

Low or Non-Fat cottage cheese

Eggs

Low or Non-Fat Milk

Bottled Water

 

ps:fix a date and dont break a cycle and best of luck and tell me how much did you loose.

[Suz76]

From a trainer's perspective. Do cardio 5 days a week. Two intense sessions, two medium intensity interval sessions, and one 50 minute slow session. Hold your abs in for 10 second intervals as you are walking.

[HotCaliGirl]

Not until I switched from swimming and cycling to intense running did I get a flat stomach (without even trying!).

As for crunches - I can easily do 100 in a single set, for maintaining my flat stomach - I don't know if you want to start out with the crunches to get there... it might take a lonnng time that way, and hurt your back!

[tiki]

I've been doing crunches for a while, have seen a little bit of a result. I was just recently told that unless the bottom of your shoulder blade is lifted up, you aren't 'crunching' enough.

 

I can FEEL the difference. I can only do half as many now.

[blind_otter]

Stress can give you a belly.

 

My belly disappeared after I broke with my ex and I didn't even DO anything.

[HotCaliGirl]

ticki wrote: I was just recently told that unless the bottom of your shoulder blade is lifted up, you aren't 'crunching' enough.

That is true - I make sure no part of my shoulder touches the ground. It was so hard at first! Now it's no more painful than sitting on my tush typing...