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The absolute gold standard accomplishment when it comes to losing stomach fat is getting a six pack. You see the models and movie stars in ads everywhere – TV, magazines, billboards, maybe on walls of your co-workers cubicles – and every one has the much coveted physique that you want yourself with the six pack abs.

Even though they are rich and famous, have their own personal trainers and chefs, there is still hard work and sweat that goes into getting a six pack. And you can get six pack abs too if you are willing to put in the time and the effort.

You are What You Eat

I’m sure you’ve all heard that saying and it really does have truth to it. If you want to get ripped abs, then you need to eat with that in mind, which means foregoing things like ice cream, french fries and beer, to name a few.

Doing all the abs exercises in the world is not going to get you a six pack if you are eating junk. Even if you are building your ab muscles, you will not be able to see your hard work because they will be covered by that layer of flab that you have maintained by eating bad foods.

Now I’m not saying you can never have the occasional treat, but for the most part, you will need to live by the motto “you are what you eat” if you want to be able to count 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 visible abdominal muscles.

Lift Weights When You Hit the Gym

Doing abdominal exercises will tone and build the stomach muscles. You will definitely want to mix it up with different types of core exercises to hit the muscles in different ways and to keep your routine effective.

In addition, you probably want to include all muscle groups in your workout for two reasons:

• One  – The more muscle you have, the higher your metabolism which allows you to burn fat and get a six pack.

• Two  - Do you really want to put all this work into getting a six pack and have the rest of your body have no definition.

Plan on lifting weights at least 3 times per week. You can certainly do more, however, don’t overdo it. Remember that your muscles do need time to rest in between workouts. Having sore muscles means you worked them.

Also be sure to change your routine so your body does not get used to the same exercise with the same amount of weight. By doing this one thing, you will progress faster in your quest to getting a six pack and keep your workouts fresh.

And Don’t Forget the Cardio

The best workout routine consists of both weightlifting and cardiovascular exercise. Doing one without the other is just not ideal. Some people hate one, so only do the other. You will see faster results to getting a six pack by adding cardio into your weekly routine.

If the thought of running or stepping for 45 minutes absolutely bores you, then consider doing interval cardio training. Interval training allows you to get the cardio in, but takes less time for the same, if not better, end result.

So each year you say “This is it, I’m gonna do it this time” and you put into action your master plan for losing stomach fat. But where did the plan come from? Did you just make it up by combining a bunch of stuff you’ve seen or heard? If you want to lose stomach fat quickly, you will need to follow two very important steps which will dramatically increase your success to losing stomach fat.

#1  Change Eating Habits

The very first step for you to take is change how you eat. Look at what you normally eat. Do you eat a lot of sugar and processed foods? These are two big enemies when losing stomach fat is your goal.

True story

You will want to work fruits and vegetables into your diet on a regular basis. Awhile back I did a 3 day detox diet which took off 9 lbs and I could definitely see a difference in the size of my stomach.

Now I knew once I started eating regular food again, I was bound to gain weight back since a lot of the fruit detox plan consisted of citrus fruits which have a high water content. Much to my surprise, weeks later I had only gained a couple pounds back because I continued to eat fruit a few times during the day which allowed me to keep most of the weight off.

Decreasing sugar is key if you want to lose stomach fat quickly. For some, it may not be a difficult task, but for others who are addicted to sugar (myself included), it can be incredibly hard to follow this advice. But if losing stomach fat is what you really want to accomplish, then you must do this. Once you start making these food changes, you will see first hand the importance it plays in how to lose stomach fat.

#2  Follow a Regular Routine

Step number two is to get yourself into a regular workout routine. This doesn’t mean you decide to work out 3 times a week, go 3 days in a row, then take the rest of the week off, or you workout when you can squeeze it in.

You need to dedicate time for your workouts by having a schedule which includes both weight training and cardiovascular exercise.

Not sure what to do?

If you are unsure how to do this, you may want to look into hiring a trainer. A lot of gyms have staff dedicated to personal training. Once you meet with one, you will be able to tell them what your goal is (losing stomach fat) and your timeframe (what results you want to see when) so they can put together a specific workout plan to get you there. Often trainers are able to assist with nutrition too, and depending on your trainer, they may even be able to create a meal plan for you.

By having a trainer, not only are you getting an individualized plan, but you will also be given a schedule which will help you stick to it for those days when you may be thinking about skipping your workout. Plus you will have a live resource who can answer any questions you may have on losing stomach fat.

Once you get going and have a routine, you may find you don’t need the trainer and you can do your own thing. Just be sure you can be disciplined enough to continue working out.

Another option may be to find a workout partner. Not only will this benefit you both by keeping you motivated, but may make the workout more enjoyable if you are not doing it alone. Also I have found that by having a workout partner, you tend to push each other and end up getting a better workout.

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