How can i get flat abs, or flat tummy?

2 Responses to “How can i get flat abs, or flat tummy?”

1. Amy says:

   November 15, 2009 at 11:02 pm

   While working your abs with different exercises like sit ups and crunches will definitely strengthen your tummy muscles, you will never see the results until you lose the fat.

   It was not what I wanted to hear, but it is impossible to just lose fat in your in your tummy. When you gain weight you don’t gain it in just one place, so in turn when you lose weight you will lose it all over at the same time. Because of this it is sometimes really hard to see any results for an extended time.

   So basically to get flat abs, you will need to choose a fat loss program that you can stick to. If it is too difficult you will quit before you get the results you want. Once you find the program you want to use, tell yourself that you are going to follow it exactly for 2 weeks. If you see at least some results it will motivate you to continue for another 2 weeks and so on.If you don’t see any results, choose another program.

   I know it is frustrating, but it is going to take time. Getting a flat tummy over night is impossible.
2. Dan says:

   November 15, 2009 at 11:02 pm

   Don’t eat late at night.
   Eating late at night can cause you to store more fat in your waist and stomach. Stop eating 3 hours before you go to bed. If you need a snack, eat something healthy like a piece of fruit or a handful of nuts (unsalted).
   Eat often, but in small portions. The less your body peaks and falls on the blood sugar scale, the less likely it will be to overeat and/or store unwanted fat. Ideally, cut calories, but don’t starve yourself. If you eat the right foods and eat often enough, you won’t find yourself eating huge portions and overeating in general.
   Eat fats like fish oil, sunflower oil, flax seed oil. Also whole grains, legumes, and vegetables and limiting meats. Ease up on the salt and gassy foods that cause you to bloat.

   Get out and move. After what you put in your mouth, what you do with your body will determine if you can flatten your belly. Get at least 30 minutes of cardio exercise every day, along with a properly executed abdominal workout. Train your body with strength training activities. Adding muscle tone will help you perform all daily activities as well.

   You can also try these exercises:

   Belly rolls strengthen your vertical abdominal muscles. Sit with your legs bent, with feet flat on the floor and arms straight in front of you. Exhale and roll back until your lower back touches the ground and stop for a moment. Inhale and roll back up. Repeat 15 times.
   In the same position, exhale and roll back until your shoulder blades touch the ground and momentarily stop. Inhale and roll back up. Repeat 15 times.

   Tummy curls work on your horizontal abdominal muscles. Lie on your back and bend your knees at an (almost) 90-degree angle to the floor with your feet raised slightly higher than your knees. Breathe out, lifting your butt and rolling back to your shoulder blades. Inhale and roll to your tailbone and stop. Try not to let your bottom touch the ground. Repeat 20 times.

   Cross crunches are hard work but they’re miracle workers at cinching waists. You will need a liter bottle filled with water for this one. Lie on your back with your knees bent at a 90-degree angle with the floor. With your left hand cradling your head, hold the water bottle in your right hand. Lift your head and shoulders off the ground and reach across your body, so the bottle is outside your left knee. Pulse 20 times and then switch sides and repeat.

   Tailbone lifts work your lower abdomen and can help reduce a belly pouch. Lay on your back, with your arms stretched straight over your head and legs fully extended and crossed in the air. While breathing out, lift your tailbone then slowly lower as you inhale. To get maximum effect from this, don’t let your bum just drop, you want to resist on the way down. Repeat 30 times.

   This is a favorite of mine as inverted crunches work your lower back which improves posture and strength. Lie on your belly with your arms in front of you as though you are flying like Superman. Exhale, lifting your right arm and left leg as high as you can. As you inhale, lower slowly. Switch, lifting your left arm and right leg. Repeat 20 times.
   In the same position, lift both arms and legs twenty times.

   Burn your belly fat by doing sit and reach exercise.
   Running and dancing early in the morning.
   Simple stretching and jumping when you wake up in the morning.