what do I have to do to get a six pack? Im so confused :(

rissa94mak

I am a 5' 8" female and I currently weigh about 123 lbs. I understand I am a little underweight. I'm just wondering what I have to do to get rid of the little pooch I have. I have a little bit of ab definition above my belly button. Obviously I don't need to lose any weight. I've been doing jillian micheals banish fat boost metabolism everyday along with her killer abs video. I think I have been doing too much cardio. If I start her ripped in 30 video about four days a week and then the other two days do the banish fat boost metabolism and killer abs videos, would I gain the muscle I need to get the flat tummy while toning? Also, how many calories should I eat per day? Oh and my body fat is currently 19%. I've reached my weight loss goal im just not sure what to do next to get the flat toned tummy. Any advice is appreciated

ndj1979

compound lifts..learn them, do them, own them…

eat in a deficit + compound lifts

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jess_s37

I'm not a fitness expert or anything, but from what I understand it is entirely possible that you may be burning off any muscle you gain by doing too much cardio. If I were you I would try to increase the muscle-building exercise, decrease some of the cardio, and make sure that your diet has more lean protein (to enable muscle development).

Also, I believe you're right on the under-weight front - hopefully these changes get you the results you want so you end up gaining a few pounds (of muscle).

ythannah

eat in a deficit + compound lifts

Should she really be eating in a deficit when she's already underweight and sitting at 19% BF?

Serious question, as I have exactly the same issue -- except I'm slightly taller, weigh less, and have never been overweight. Hell, I've never even been normal weight for my height.

FeliciaCM

you need to have ridiculously low body fat

rissa94mak

Thank you for all your help. I appreciate it.