What a great six pack ? try this..

Having a chiseled abdomen is something that many of us dream of. We workout hard, doing all kinds of abdominal exercises. Sometimes it seems that getting perfectly toned abs is just not to be. Could it be that it takes more than exercise? Have you taken a look at the way you eat?

If you have been focusing on your abdominal muscles, but you aren't achieving results you might be interested to know that you probably have strong abs, they are just hidden! Many times a layer of fat is clinging stubbornly to your abdomen making it impossible to see what all your hard work has done. You can lose that layer of fat. Just follow the trick that fitness buffs have known for a long time. It is The Abs Diet.

When The Abs Diet was created, it was aimed at male body builders to help them achieve those great looking six pack abs. However, the basic principles of this diet can be used by anyone, male or female. As you follow this diet, it is vital that you keep exercising regularly because that will help to boost your metabolism and burn excess fat. Of course you will be working your abdominal muscles to the max, plus you should add aerobic exercise and strength training for the best results. A good way to do this is to use a circuit training plan. Combine aerobic exercise alternated with strength or resistance training. Ideas for aerobic segements could include running, riding a stationary bike, or jumping rope. Take about a 20 second break and then move right into a strength training segment. This plan will help to keep your heart rate elevated during the entire workout.

What to eat

The diet you follow is very important to achieving your goal of sculpted abs. You need to keep your body fueled at all times. Your metabolism is the body's fat burning engine. Just like a premium race car, you need to keep high quality fuel in your fat blaster. You also need to make sure that your metabolism is constantly fueled. This is accomplished by eating five or six small meals each day. By eating smaller meals more frequently, you metabolism will stay adequately fueled all day.

The food you eat becomes the fuel, and of course you want the best fuel in your fat burner so good nutrition is a must! You should choose foods that are full of protein and low in saturated fats. The fats you should choose from are unsaturated like olive oil, flaxseed, and nuts. You need to make sure you get plenty of whole grains as well.

The core of The Abs Diet is a 7-day meal plan that includes these twelve power foods:

* Lean meat
* Green vegetables
* Oatmeal
* Berries
* Peanut butter
* Olive oil
* Whey protein
* Eggs
* Low fat dairy
* Nuts
* Beans and legumes



By adding one or two of these foods to each meal, you will find that not only will you drop weight but the fat around your abdomen will vanish. Of course you need to make sure that the entire is full of good nutrition as well. Once a week you are allowed a 'cheat meal' so you get the opportunity to enjoy a few of your favorites. But use these cheat meals wisely.

By following this diet, not only will you find those six pack abs, it will also help you to lose weight overall. By exercising good nutrition habits and a regular exercise plan you can enjoy looking good and feeling good as well.