Need to lose abdominal fat? Really, who doesn’t? Just take a look around the next time you go out in public. I think it’s safe to say most of us could stand to learn how to lose stomach fat.
A lot of people get overwhelmed when it comes to how to get a 6 pack so I’m going to keep things pretty simple. But what you do need to come to terms with if you want to lose abdominal fat is that it does take hard work.
You don’t need to spend two or three hours a day, six or seven days a week working out to lose stomach fat but when you do workout, you need to put in some serious effort. This isn’t aerobics, 1980′ style (as hot as those leg warmers are!).
For starters, forget the ab gadgets! Working your abs isn’t going to help you in getting 6 pack abs. Here are some simple rules to follow to lose abdominal fat as quickly as possible.
- Incorporate a full body workout routine into your training
- Eliminate all processed foods
- Get your carbs from fruits and veggies
- Eat healthy fats like coconut oil
- Don’t mix fats and carbs in a meal. Make your meals protein and carbs or protein and fats
- Use compound exercises in your workout, such as squats, deadlifts, burpees, pull ups, kettlebell swings, etc.
If you want to lose abdominal fat you may also want to consider keeping track of your calories. While this can be a boring pain in the you know what, you might need to do it for awhile.
Most of us eat a lot more calories than we realize and it prevents us from getting 6 pack abs despite working hard on our training routine.
You should also consider cycling your macronutrients as well. Here’s an example.
- Monday: Low Carb
- Tuesday: Low Carb
- Wednesday: Protein Only
- Thurday: Moderate Carb
- Friday: Moderate Carb
- Saturday: Low Carb
- Sunday: Cheat Day
Here’s a routine using just bodyweight exercises to help you lose abdominal fat