Andrew Cheyne

Six Pack Secrets - 1 Critical Thing You're Overlooking

So you want to get a great six pack of abs.  There is one thing almost no one every considers when they are trying to get a six pack. You see guys in the gym all day working on sit-ups and crunches and alas, they are probably doomed to failure. Don't overlook this, or you are doomed to failure.  This is because although they may be building up their abs unfortunately they are not taking care of the real problem.

There is one thing almost no one every considers when they are trying to get a six pack. You see guys in the gym all day working on sit-ups and crunches and alas, they are probably doomed to failure. This is because although they may be building up their abs unfortunately they are not taking care of the real problem.

The real problem is the layer of gunk surrounding those abs of yours. The old saying rings true "a six pack is made in the kitchen". This is the 1 reason most people are not walking around with their shirts off showing off their newfound abs.

So if this is the real secret, lets look a little closer into it. Lets nail down some key elements that are limiting your success and turning it into pipe dreams.

You have probably hear this point before, but you may have heard if for the wrong reason. Protein is key, but this doesn't mean pull out the bacon and cheese. High protein diets are not the answer, in fact they are the opposite of that.

It is true that you have to get about 3/4 to 1g of protein for every pound of lean muscle you have. But that doesn't mean every pound you weigh. Think about it, if you weigh 150lbs and are 25% body fat you don't need to eat 150 g of protein, instead you need between 100-115 g per day. This can be done quite easily on a clean diet.

The quality of your protein is also quite important, eating things like chicken breast and fish is a great way to get this protein. Don't forget about your post workout meal, try whey powder, this is easily digested and gets to the muscle very quickly when they need it the most. Right after a workout.

The next thing to look at is the carbs and fats that you are eating. Carbs have got a bad name lately, but that's not the case. Bad carbs are bad, just like bad proteins and bad fats are bad. Good carbs are essential, especially early in the morning and right after your workout. Try eating a cup or two or raw colorful veggies with your meals. This will really increase the vitamins you need to get that lean healthy look.

Fats kind of fall into the same category. Look for whats called unsaturated fats, things like olive oil, avocado, nuts and seed. These are the fats that will actually help you lose weight. I know it sound strange, fats that actually help you burn through belly fat.

A few years ago I actually struggled with the diet portion of my life, I was working hard at the gym and not getting any results toward a six pack. The flat out truth is that getting your diet under control is the most critical point in getting the six pack that you desire. Watch the weight shed off your frame and below it will be that washboard that you are looking for.

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