Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Burning Belly Fat and Some Reasons Why Ab Machines Seem to Fail

By Ricardo d Argence

Getting great abs is the goal of the majority of people who start a workout or dieting program. After all, that's why we see in celebrities, movie stars, athletes and models and that's what we strive to be like. But let me guess, it seems that no matter how much you try, and how much time you spend in the gym lifting weights, you can't seem to get a 6 pack or cut abs. Am I right? That's because the majority of people aren't attacking their goal in the right way. Simply using an ab machine won't result in you having great abs!

If ab machines won't give me great abs, what are they doing? When you're using an abs machine, you are targeting your abdominal muscles and stimulating them to grow in size and strength. That's great, and it is absolutely an essential component of getting those great abs and losing that belly fat like you always dream of. But it's just that, one component of a complete and successful plan that will lead to the results you are looking for.

No matter how much muscle you build, if you have an excess amount of fat on your belly and around your midsection, you won't be able to see those abs you've been spending hours on with machines! They will be hidden by unsightly extra weight, and even if they are firm and solid underneath, they will never outwardly appear as a great six pack.

And this is if the abs machines you are using are even legitimate. There are so many scams out there and infomercials where they purport that their product will target your abs in the best way possible. Many of those are bogus and a waste of both your time and money. So for starters, make sure you are using a legitimate and approved ab machine to work out your abs.

What exercises can I perform to drop the fat from my stomach and reveal amazing abs? It is necessary to stay on a balanced nutritional plan that puts the right kinds of food in you. Your body is like a machine, and it needs the right kinds of fuels to get it working properly. The junk food that has an insane amount of fat and sugar to stop stffing yourself with the discount items.

Stick to a well balanced diet that contains lots of fruits and vegetables. Your body also needs plenty of protein to build muscle as well. Keep a close watch on your daily caloric intake to make sure you are burning more than you are eating. It's a simple formula really: if you burn more than you eat, you'll lost fat and end up with great abs! Seeing results on the ab machine means you have to eat less calories than you are burning otherwise you will never see results.

Adhering to a meal plan which contains proper nutrition doesn't have to be synonymous with torture or even a "diet". The most important thing is not to totally cut out your favorite food out of your diet, the trick is to limit yourself. Control how much you eat and when you eat and you will be successful.

The secret to losing abdominal fat and having strong abdominal muscles lies in not only exercising your abdominal muscles but also a sound diet plan. - 15266

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