Why You Still Don’t Have Six Pack Abs…
Even If You’ve Tried Diet And Exercise
Hi Everyone,
Trying to lose belly fat can be frustrating.
Especially if you’ve tried every new diet fad, the latest supplements, and going to the gym – sometimes for hours on end.
But the fact of the matter is, there are four major reasons why you still don’t have the toned, head-turning six pack abs you’ve tried so hard
to get.
These reasons don’t get talked about much. You won’t hear this information from the mainstream media… and you certainly won’t hear it on those
ab ‘gizmo’ infomercials.
With that said, here are the four BIGGEST reasons you still don’t have six pack abs despite your best efforts to lose that belly fat:
Six-Pack Abs “Killer” #1 -- Stress
Most people don’t know it, but stress plays a big role in how much fat your body stores. See, in today’s day and age, you get exposed to
constant stresses-- work, relationships, finances, long commutes in heavy traffic, etc. This constant stress means a constant release of the
hormone cortisol.
In case you don’t know, cortisol is the “flight or fight” hormone that is released from your adrenal glands. Once the threat has left,
cortisol is put in check by DHEA, the “feel good” hormone.
For example, our ancestors experienced stress during a hunt, or when confronted with a predator, such as a bear, tiger, or any other wild
animal. But eventually, that threat would go away, thus eliminating the cause of stress. Once the stress had left, their bodies released DHEA.
DHEA promotes the production of testosterone, which helps you build muscle and burn ugly belly fat.
But as I mentioned earlier, in today’s world, many of our stresses never leave (ex. Constant financial troubles). And if this is the case,
then that means that our bodies cortisol levels are constantly high.
High cortisol levels put a damper on your efforts to get ripped abs because cortisol creates a state of catabolism, which is when your body
breaks down your muscle tissue for energy. Plus, high cortisol levels are linked to increased abdominal obesity and body fat storage.
If you’re serious about getting that flat stomach, then you’ll need to make sure you incorporate relaxation techniques into your everyday
life.
For example, you could make sure you do a few deep breathing exercises throughout the day. Or you can take up a meditative practice, like yoga
or Tai Chi. Whatever you choose, make sure it’s something that both relaxes you and makes you feel good.
Click Here For The Ultimate Guide To Six Pack Abs
Six Pack Abs Killer # 2 – The Hidden Substance In Most Foods
Did you know that the food you eat (even so called ‘health’ foods) can be detrimental to your fat loss efforts?
Almost all processed foods, and even health foods, contain high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). Food manufacturers use high fructose corn syrup
because it’s incredibly cheap.
But here’s the thing…
Countless research studies prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that HFCS wreaks havoc on your health and midsection. For example, a report in the
April 2004 edition of the Journal of Clinical Nutrition connects high fructose corn syrup to obesity.
Even worse: other research studies show that consumption of high fructose corn syrup increases triglyceride levels and can cause severe liver
damage equal to that of cirrhosis of the liver.
To avoid eating high fructose corn syrup, you’ll have to stick with minimally processed foods and stay clear of all junk foods and packaged
foods.
Also, drink only water, or unsweetened iced tea. If you need some sweetness, use Stevia, an all-natural sweetener.
Six Pack Abs Killer # 3 -- Wrong kind of exercise
Too many people, although good intentioned, spend too much time focusing on ab exercises. Ab exercises are important to strengthen your
midsection and sculpt your abs. But the truth is you don’t need to do endless reps of crunches, leg lifts, and side raises.
What’s more, many people spend way too much time in the gym doing machine weight exercises, thinking that will help them build muscle and burn
fat.
Here’s what you really need to know:
1. You do need to train your abs, but nowhere near as much as most people think. In fact, just training them a few minutes per week is all you
need.
2. Since the key to seeing your six pack abs is overall body-fat loss, you’ll need to focus on exercises that create a positive hormonal
response. This means exercises that involve compound movements and engage multiple muscle groups all at the same time.
You can check out Mike Geary’s Truth About Six Pack Abs for more specifics on what these exercises are and how to perform them.
Six Pack Abs Killer # 4 – Dieting
Diets don’t work.
And if you’ve fallen into the trap of following the latest diet fad, then chances are you haven’t had any real results.
If you fall into this category, don’t worry… not having a six pack is not your fault. Many of these diets are flawed in one way or
another.
What really works is eating 5-6 small meals every day. This ensures stable blood sugar levels and revs up your metabolism.
And each of these meals should be balanced—meaning they contain lean protein, carbs, and some “good” fat. Again, if you’d like a specific
nutrition plan, that’s realistic and much easier to follow than most fad diets out there, then check out Mike Geary’s Truth About Abs eBook.
To a healthier, happier, you!
Franky D.
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