7 Ways to Eat Your Way to Great Abs

ways to eat your way to great abs

that's percent true — nutrition and exercise go together like bey and jay

the foundation of a great set of abs is a strong core

strong core help you get the most out of any workout

you can target belly fat…

…but: it depends on the kind of belly fat you have. there are two types — subcutaneous fat and visceral fat

subcutaneous fat is a fancy name

but if you reduce your overall body fat

visceral fat is the name

it's also called “deep belly fat

you target this type of fat by eating more fiber

bottom line: if you're following the nutrition guidelines of a beachbody fitness pro

but the following seven tips give you an extra edge and will ensure that all the effort you're putting into your abs will get you the results you want

eat plenty of protein

eating enough protein promotes fat loss and muscle gain

protein is a great way to start your day

protein-rich breakfast help keep your blood sugar steady

eating breakfast isn't a “magic bullet

em calories is roughly 40 percent carbohydrates

if you're having a time getting enough protein in your diet

pro tip: it's no fun doing math

the carbs in these belly busters are quickly broken down into tiny sugar molecules that trigger your pancreas to get in on the action

the pancreas releases insulin to escort these blood sugars to your liver and muscles

to keep your blood sugar levels at steady

but that fat thing… more is better? sort of

these types of fats help you feel full longer and slow the absorption of the aforementioned carbs

high-fiber foods keep you fuller

an analysis of food diaries of myfitnesspal users showed that people who successfully lost weight and came closest to their goals ate percent more fiber than their less successful counterparts

pro tip: get your fiber on

eat more yogurt

yogurt contain probiotics

studies also suggest that eating calcium-rich dairy foods may increase overall weight loss

tempted to lower your daily calorie count by skipping meals? don't

eating too little also slow your metabolism and dampen your energy levels while increasing the chance that you'll get too hungry and chuck your meal plan entirely

moderately active: multiply weight in pounds x 13

highly active: multiply weight in pounds x 14

note: the final calorie total should be above 1

drink more water

it helps keep your stomach full and it helps flush out excess sodium to prevent belly bloating

how much water do you need to drink

beachbody recommends using your body weight as a general guide to get started: drink your body weight by two in

drink less if you're running to the bathroom every minutes

if you can't remember how much you've had to drink

cut down on liquor

the proverbial beer belly isn't just the result of extra calories — alcohol impair your body's ability to digest

if you add these tips to your pro

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february 25

by: ben kallen and beachbody

february 25

ben kallen and beachbody

now

you've probably heard the phrase “abs are made in the kitchen

without the other is “meh

so if you're already crushing the exercise of the equation

but before we get to the stuff

get to know your core

your core — the muscles of your abdomen

it's important to strengthen all these muscles

a lot of our power and strength comes from the core

in fact

com movement takes a lot of ab work

less carbs

not

the idea is to replace less healthful fats

in the battle against the bulge

get your fiber

something the word “fiber” just doesn't sound appetizing

need more proof

research shows there's an “inextricable link” between the bacteria milling around in your gut and your metabolism and digestion

don't forget to eat

going hungry raise your levels of the stress-related hormone cortisol

if you're eating the right foods

sedentary: multiply weight in pounds x 12

hydration is important when you're on a fitness plan

so if you weigh

but keep in mind that every body is different

your body will give you can't-miss signs that you need more

bo e also stimulates your appetite and lowers your inhibitions

two while you're on a program

just be aware of the do's and don'ts

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