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need abs
16/f
ok so i have a relatively thin build, I really don't have much fat at all execpt for my stomach. And I'm not like one of those skinny girls that complain that their fat. My stomach is really gross, I always have fat hanging over my pants, I also have alot of fat in my oblique area which is kinda gross too. The worse part is that because of my petit build, my fat stomach is even more obvious and unporportional.
If anyone as any ideas of how I can get abs quickly, or any good websites I would really appreciate it
What kind of food should eat?
Or what kind of diet should I be on?
ALSO: alot of times when I do cruches and stuff, my back hurts me too much and I have to stop before I can really work my ab muscles.
I am relatively active I play 2 sports and exercise daily.
Sorry it was long, Thanks in advance!!!!
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You can do as many crunches as you want, which will build the muscles underneath, but you need to do cardio to burn the fat. Do any type of cardio (running, swimming, dancing, elliptical trainer, aerobics) at least 30 min, 3-5 times per week, and weight training 2-3 times a week if you can. This will burn the fat. Everyone's got a six pack somewhere under there!
Personally, I highly advise AGAINST sit-ups and crunches. These put too much strain on the neck and back because so many people do it wrong. It's not their fault, but it's very difficult if you have weak abs to begin with.
Here is a site with my favorite crunchless ab workouts that have done me justice:
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Like the person who replied before me, cut out the junk foods and choose healthy foods. Also, drink plenty of water. Good luck!!!
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As for food - you shouldn't go on a "diet", but eating healthier is definitely a good thing in general. You don't have to change everything you eat completely, but you do have to make subtle changes that you can live with for pretty much forever.
It's not really hard. You already know which things you eat are generally bad for you - cookies, cakes, non-diet soda. You don't have to give them up altogether, but cutting down on the amount you eat definitely helps.
As well, you could naturally substitute healthier foods for things you normally eat. For example, whole wheat or pumpernickel bagels don't taste too different than the white bread version, but they are a lot better for you. You can also substitute regular white rice for brown rice, wild rice, ect. You should also cut down the amount of deep fried/fast foods you eat. Make sure, of course, to get lots of different veggies in your diet. If you don't like them normally, you can experiment with different types of dips/salad dressings that taste good on pretty much anything.
Crunches are very useful for abs, but not always the most useful. The best way to do a crunch is on an exercise ball, or on some sort of incline (eg hanging off the edge of your bed) to make it harder for your abs. If your back is hurting from these crunches I recommend you don't go up all of the way when you do a sit-up. Often you can get nearly the same workout without doing so and it's a lot better on your back.
Other ways to work out your abs are burpees, the plank, and supermans.
Burpee: jump up, touch your toes, bend at the knees/waist so you look like an animal on all fours, extend your knees, then do the whole thing backwards. Then repeat for as many cycles as you wish.
The plank: keeping your back straight, hold up all of your weight on your forearms and toes (stomach facing the ground). Hold for 30 seconds or longer as you get better.
Supermans: lie on your stomach with your arms outstretched. Raise both legs, chest, and arms at once, then hold for a count of three. Drop arms and repeat. To increase difficulty, do the same thing with arms at your sides.
While I am fairly confident in my ab-gaining advice, I would also advise you to gain some confidence in the way you already look. Some people do naturally have a bit of a stomach. Perhaps you are built this way. If you are already healthy and active, try the supermans and the plank, but also try to give yourself some love as there are too too many image conscious girls in this universe =]
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Well one like I told someone earlier Trader Joe's has really healthy foods but also I don't think that it's that you fat it's that your too skinny and your organs are coming out under the ribs because your so petite so I wouldn't be trying to work on your abs as much as gaining more muscle or fat everywhere else... but if you realllllyyy wanna not believe that then seventeen.com has work outs that you get in their magazines
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