Just lose weight or a a six pack?

djpro1337

I was just wondering eat everyone's opinion was on this topic. I personally want a six pack and I am pretty much there. My initial goal was to lose enough weight so fat wouldn't jiggle when I walked. (True story). But now I want a six pack. Is anyone else like this? Do you generally just want to lose weight or do you want to go all out for six pack abs? Just wondering if I was the only one like this.

TavistockToad

i only wanted to 'lose weight' to start with... i have now been alternating between maintenance and dropping my bodyfat for a while as i would like a little more ab definition.

DrMAvDPhD

Muscle definition is a goal of mine.

djpro1337

i only wanted to 'lose weight' to start with... i have now been alternating between maintenance and dropping my bodyfat for a while as i would like a little more ab definition.

Pretty much exactly like me. I don't think our goals, or our journey, should ever stop. Once we meet one goal, shoot for another. I guess that's how the process goes. Lose weight then go for abs.

sarahg148

I'd be satisfied at losing body fat...gaining muscle is a plus, but not looking to be ripped...too much work, lol. Bodies can change so much and as I said, I want to lose body fat, just don't want to become too obsessed about it. :happy:

ndj1979

I want to be as shredded as possible...

minimalistmom

I started out just wanted to lose the weight, but then seeing the runners on here gave me the itch to run a marathon, now I want vanity and the body that goes with it, but that's because that's what I see. In the long haul, it's all about being healthy.

psuLemon

I want to be as shredded as possible...

What he said

baldmitch

My endocrinologist said I probably wasn't going to get a six-pack. I'm cool with that.

I do, however, want to build those muscles that make a six-pack, even if I could never lose the blubber over them.

My overall goal is to build strength and live healthier - eat/work/play healthier.

jwdieter

Goals and perception shift with body changes. What an overweight person might consider a "6-pack" might not be particularly impressive as the body fat reality changes. Or the value you place on abs might shift with your strength and muscle progression goals.

MissKalhan

I'm over the 6 pack thing, I came here to lose weight and now I'm in love with lifting and running and all the thrills that come with it. I just want to be the best me I can be, oh and losing bodyfat is always a plus
15% please?! Lol
Edited because damn W key hates me haha

kneega

I have always had a sixpack since I can remember. BRB eating 3000 calories a day and still not losing sixpack. you mad?

endoftheside

When I started I wanted to lose weight, but now I have more muscle definition related goals (not 6pack abs though).

nytrifisoul

If you exercise and eat at a deficit you can lose weight and drink a six pack. I know, trust me i know.

knitapeace

At this point in my life, the only people who are ever going to see my abs are my husband and my mortician. The first loves me no matter how unripped I am, and I'm guessing the second won't give a fig. I just want to feel good and enjoy wearing pretty clothes (that don't show my belly or private bits).

obsidianwings

I want to be as shredded as possible...

Yep.

I am a bit further away from being so than this guy though lol

NRBreit

Yup, I want the six pack. For me, to get from a 4-pack to a 6-pack, the difference in the amount of time, work, and commitment (both exercise and nutrition wise) is huge. You have to find your own personal balance.

zyxst

I'm fine with losing weight. I'm too lazy to work on muscle definition.

Capt_Apollo

good luck with your goal.

personally for me, a six pack isn't a goal. it might happen on the way to my goal (of doing an Iron Man) but it's not going to be on my check off list.

Wwonderful

I went all out for a six pack!! That was my main goal!