JAW DROPPING ABS
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I would stare in the bathroom mirror and wish that my nose was smaller, that I was taller, that I wasn’t so damn skinny and that I had abs.
I was always thinking about ways to look better – and it got so bad at one point, that I even considered plastic surgery!
And since I’m being totally honest here, the only reason I wanted to get into shape and get a 6 pack was to get more looks from girls and respect from guys.
I wanted to look in the mirror and think: “Ahhh yeah baby!” instead of feeling like a loser and that everyone else was better than me.
See, Jake was a new recruit at my old, crappy job and was one of those naturally ripped guys that barely exercises, eats whatever he wants and STILL manages to look incredible all year-round.
And I know it’s terrible of me, but even though he was my best friend at work, I secretly hated him.
I wanted to feel “cool” and “worthy” as well, instead of standing by jealously in the corner.
Deep down I felt that having abs would let me compete with Jake all the other guys who were better looking than me.
So I started on my mission by reading every book, blog or magazine that mentioned abs, belly fat or getting ripped.
I did the painful crunches, the boring cardio, ridiculous ab machines, intermittent fasting, crash diets, juicing cleanses, bodyweight workouts, bulking and cutting, bodybuilding split routines, paleo, yoga, Atkins, you name it!
I had this nasty roll of fat that flopped over my jeans whenever I sat down to work or eat that just wouldn’t go away.
All the so called “EXPERTS” I’d trusted were just repeating old, outdated studies and hadn’t kept up with the latest science for years!
So I decided to put an end to it all and read through hundreds of the most cutting-edge scientific studies for myself.
But if you avoid these nasty pitfalls, not only will you get killer abs, but you’ll also keep them permanently once you get ’em.
…without killing yourself in the gym, following crazy diets or becoming one of those “health freaks”.
Sure cutting one’s belly fat is important, but without gaining abdominal muscle as well, you’ll just look like a weakling. Here’s proof:
Both of these guys have a very low 10% body fat. One has visible abs, and the other doesn’t. One looks great and the other looks scrawny as hell. So what you really need is a decent amount of muscle for your abs to “pop out” and then cutting belly fat works great to show them off. Don’t fall for this myth!
It’s been proven time and time again that literally any guy can get a bulging six pack. Sure, some guy’s genetics make it easier since they’re naturally leaner or put on muscle easier. But, genetics will never stop you from having a visible six pack. It all comes down to diet, training and one other secret I’ll reveal in just a minute.
In fact, too much cardio can make your body think it’s in danger and switch your metabolism into “fat storage mode” as a survival mechanism, not to mention your fat burning hormones are virtually unaffected. This will turn you into Jabba The Hut way faster than not doing any cardio at all. Actually cardio is one of the least efficient exercises for burning fat, plus it’s boring as hell. What I’m about to reveal is 10X more effective at melting fat off your frame than traditional cardio.
(Skoluda, N., Dettenborn, L., et al. Elevated Hair Cortisol Concentrations in Endurance Athletes. Psychoneuroendocrinology. September 2011.)
Crunches are actually the worst exercise you can do period. Sit-ups and crunches have been proven to damage your posture and are inefficient at burning fat or building any muscle at all. Even worse, is that “experts” are now recommending the plank as an alternative. And while it’s true that it’s a safer exercise, it’s still totally inefficient and a complete waste of your time. Later I explain why doing exercises which target your abs is a really bad idea if you’re not already lean.
This is actually 100% true – but that’s ONLY if you’re doing crunches, sit-ups, the plank or any other useless other exercise that “targets your abs”. Don’t do this, ever. There are breakthrough exercises I recommend in just a minute, where you only need 45 mins, 3X per week to see your waist size drop FAST and feel yourself becoming more muscular.
This is not only incorrect, it’s also dangerous. Not only can these fat burning pills you see advertised everywhere damage your adrenal glands and cause serious health problems, but they can also kill you. Also, while they may work for some in the short term, they actually cause many people to gain even more fat in the future PLUS making those pounds harder to lose too. This quickly becomes a vicious cycle so avoid fat burners at all costs!
Carbs are not the enemy despite what almost everyone is shouting from the rooftops these days. Carbs are totally fine and required to build muscle. The real trick is learning when to eat carbs, and how to keep them balanced with the rest of your nutrition. This will prevent you from gaining fat while still eating delicious, satisfying meals. This eliminates your chances of giving up out of sheer boredom too.
(Johnstone CS, et al. Ketogenic low-carbohydrate diets have no metabolic advantage over nonketogenic low-carbohydrate diets. Am J Clin Nutr. 2006 May;83(5):1055-61)
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