I want my abs to Pop. Please help
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Mindbodysoulabc wrote: »Mindbodysoulabc wrote: »Hi all,
New to fitnesspal so not too sure if I have posted in the correct message board.
I want my abs to pop. I like the defined look (the distinct definition) especially the "v" line.
I weigh 8.8 stones, 24 inch waist, I work out 5 times per week.
I'm looking for the correct kind of advice and so I'll provide a little more info RE my daily routines. What am I doing wrong? Why am I not seeing results?!
I don't really engage in strength training. I constantly do cardio (I follow the insanity programme workouts mostly) I also use the machinery at gym such as the treadmill. I put the intensity all the way up and walk at a fast paste. The only weights I do is deadlifts.
I eat aprox around 1600 cals per day (excluding cals lost from excercise)
I have protein for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I eat things like peanut butter, sunflower seeds, fish, seafood, chicken, prawns, protein shakes and crab meat. My carb intake is low but I do eat vegetables low in carbs. I also eat watermelon or pineapple prior to working out.
I don't understand what I'm doing wrong? Can anybody recommend sources of foods, the amount of cals I should be eating, the amount of protein I should be getting in, and recomended excercises which focus on the abs?
Thank you in advance! The Help is appreciated!
Just to note, I do not want to become anywhere near bulky! I want to stay lean. I just want abs and that is all!
Hire a trainer and not an online one, someone needs to see you in person for all your questions and to evaluate you to see if what you want is even possible.0 -
harlequin0318 wrote: »Just do ab workouts on a decline bench (as opposed to flat on the floor), then add a 10lb weight on your chest, the next week 15...etc etc. abs are a muscle group, feed them in the kitchen, lift heavy for them to grow
^This is very good advice. You are fairly lean and if you get enough protein and start some weights, you'll get defined much more quickly than I will!
Actually it's not good advice at all, suggesting deadlifts and squats for ab development would be also increasing in increments of 5lbs per week would be amazing if it were possible.0 -
Tedebearduff wrote: »Mindbodysoulabc wrote: »Mindbodysoulabc wrote: »Hi all,
New to fitnesspal so not too sure if I have posted in the correct message board.
I want my abs to pop. I like the defined look (the distinct definition) especially the "v" line.
I weigh 8.8 stones, 24 inch waist, I work out 5 times per week.
I'm looking for the correct kind of advice and so I'll provide a little more info RE my daily routines. What am I doing wrong? Why am I not seeing results?!
I don't really engage in strength training. I constantly do cardio (I follow the insanity programme workouts mostly) I also use the machinery at gym such as the treadmill. I put the intensity all the way up and walk at a fast paste. The only weights I do is deadlifts.
I eat aprox around 1600 cals per day (excluding cals lost from excercise)
I have protein for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I eat things like peanut butter, sunflower seeds, fish, seafood, chicken, prawns, protein shakes and crab meat. My carb intake is low but I do eat vegetables low in carbs. I also eat watermelon or pineapple prior to working out.
I don't understand what I'm doing wrong? Can anybody recommend sources of foods, the amount of cals I should be eating, the amount of protein I should be getting in, and recomended excercises which focus on the abs?
Thank you in advance! The Help is appreciated!
Just to note, I do not want to become anywhere near bulky! I want to stay lean. I just want abs and that is all!
Hire a trainer and not an online one, someone needs to see you in person for all your questions and to evaluate you to see if what you want is even possible.
Not really0 -
Mindbodysoulabc wrote: »
Just to note, I do not want to become anywhere near bulky! I want to stay lean. I just want abs and that is all!
Unless you are the 0.01% of the female population that has extremely high levels of testosterone floating around in your bloodstream, don't worry about getting bulky from strength training.
The most fit and fabulous female bodies are built through strength training.
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TavistockToad wrote: »
You have 3 strikes? Wtf? For what?Funny topic because just past night my partner told me her new goal is to get at least the top 4 go be visible by the summer. I want to be as encouraging as possible but reality is a "b". Going to have to come up with a game plan.
Well, I'd post photos to illustrate the results of how I got mine, but I'm pretty sure it'll be removed by the mods and I'll get my 4th strike.
You can start a new thread on the topic specifically and maybe some of the women can get some real advice on the topic. I would probably ask her if she's okay with me posting pictures of her to get feedback. She'd end up popping in after I post. She just hates using forums but she does pop up when I send her the specific link.
Honestly, still trying to figure that out. Unfortunately, I'm not very tech savvy and can't post a pic to save my life LOL
What did the moderator write when they gave you the warning or was it just people flagging you?
Looks like just flagged...one for spam, and twice for abuse. Funny, I reviewed the guidelines this morning and am not in violation of any of them.
you can get flagged by other members for anything, doesnt matter if its actually abusive/spam or whatever. people flag anything they just dont agree with.
Yeah, I'm noticing.
you can't get banned for three flags..I have like 72 …:) LOL
I think on the new system flags do not equal strikes and they are on a point system now...0 -
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Tedebearduff wrote: »Mindbodysoulabc wrote: »Mindbodysoulabc wrote: »Hi all,
New to fitnesspal so not too sure if I have posted in the correct message board.
I want my abs to pop. I like the defined look (the distinct definition) especially the "v" line.
I weigh 8.8 stones, 24 inch waist, I work out 5 times per week.
I'm looking for the correct kind of advice and so I'll provide a little more info RE my daily routines. What am I doing wrong? Why am I not seeing results?!
I don't really engage in strength training. I constantly do cardio (I follow the insanity programme workouts mostly) I also use the machinery at gym such as the treadmill. I put the intensity all the way up and walk at a fast paste. The only weights I do is deadlifts.
I eat aprox around 1600 cals per day (excluding cals lost from excercise)
I have protein for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I eat things like peanut butter, sunflower seeds, fish, seafood, chicken, prawns, protein shakes and crab meat. My carb intake is low but I do eat vegetables low in carbs. I also eat watermelon or pineapple prior to working out.
I don't understand what I'm doing wrong? Can anybody recommend sources of foods, the amount of cals I should be eating, the amount of protein I should be getting in, and recomended excercises which focus on the abs?
Thank you in advance! The Help is appreciated!
Just to note, I do not want to become anywhere near bulky! I want to stay lean. I just want abs and that is all!
Hire a trainer and not an online one, someone needs to see you in person for all your questions and to evaluate you to see if what you want is even possible.
It's quite possible, depending on the coach, the client, and the goal, to accomplish a great deal in an online training environment.
It's probably not for everyone, but I don't see it as inferior to live training. It's different, but not inferior.0 -
If you like your body and you just want to have your abs visible , follow a card in the gym dedicated to the muscle definition and reduce your caloric intake by 200 kcal .. 1-2-3 months and you will be the most of your potential ! ( Macros 40 carbs - 40 pro - 20 fat ) enjoy!
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I agree with the majority of people here: Start lifting those weights, girl. You cannot get bulky unless you're shootin' up. If you want to lower your body fat to show your abs more, make sure you are maintaining the muscles to prevent atrophying by doing strength/resistance training and eating at a deficit. If you want rockin abs (bc most don't get them naturally when they lose weight), you'll probably need to lift heavier weights, add calories above maintenance to your diet (in the form of protein is a good choice) and build the lean muscle before "cutting" (maintaining the muscle you've gained while losing body fat by continuing to lift/do cardio and eating below maintenance.) It's a process, but it's achievable!0
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Like any other muscle group, you have to eat at a calorie surplus and do some sort of progressive loading to stimulate hypertrophy. You'll put on a bit of fat with the muscle that you'll then have to cut off by continuing to progressively load and eating at a calorie deficit.
It's really that simple.0
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