Flat Abs – 5 Ab Myths You’ve Probably Fallen For
1 – Sit Ups and Crunches Can Give up Flat Abs – Although a saggy belly, can be a sign of poorly functioning core muscles. Don’t bother with crunches as they don’t target abdominal muscles. If you want a flatter sexier stomach focus on some form of aerobic exercise that will help to strip the fat off your waistline. Also follow the eating tips at the bottom of this post.
2 – Starving Yourself Can Get You A Flatter Stomach – If only this were true! By eating less than your body needs won’t work. Your body will only reduce your metabolic rate to compensate for the reduction in calories so you’ll only burn less fat for energy rather than more. It better to eat smaller meals more often as this can help increase your metabolic rate.
3 – Ab Machines on Infomercials Can Give You Flat Abs – Don’t fall for all those machines and contraptions on T.V that promise a flatter stomach. While some may target the muscles, they under emphasize the importantance of extra cardio work and a better diet. Plus the models involved in selling those products had great abs before they appeared in the infomercial.
4 – Fat Burning Supplements Can Give You Flat Abs – Like point 3, don’t get suckered into the idea that a pill or powder can instantly transform your waistline. While the idea may sound great, they will make you lighter, BUT only in your wallet area.
5 – You Can Lose Fat Off One Area Of Your Body – Sorry, to bust anyone’s bubble here but you can’t lose weight off only one area of your body. You might want to lose fat off your stomach but due to your bodies genes your body may have other ideas, don’t be surprised if it disappears off your thighs, face, etc first.
If you want a flatter stomach here are some eating tips…
- Cut out fizzy sodas that will only bloat your midriff.
- Eat slower, eating food too quickly make it harder for your digestive system to work with it.
- Reduce your salt intake as salt can make your body retain more water and give you that soft bloated look.
- Cut down or cut out bread, some people suffer from wheat allergies that can cause digestive problems, plus the added artificial ingredients can also wreak havoc on your waistline.
- Stay away from fatty foods (you shouldn’t need a reason for this one.)
If you like to know more about how to get a flatter sexier stomach, I highly recommend you visit The Truth About Abs for more tips and advice on how to get flat abs that will make all your friends jealous.
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