6pack abs for women? Diet, exercise, or what?

Malvarez2013

So, I'm finally down near my goal weight of 125 but I have absolutely NO muscle. I want to get a 6 pack in particular but I'm at a loss of how to start. I stick to a low-calorie diet because I am very prone to weight gain/rebound but do I have to eat more to build muscle? What nutrients/foods should I be focused on to build muscle? I don't want to overeat to try to build muscle and then wind up gaining fat instead.

koosdel

http://nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/

bizco

To build muscle you need to lift HEAVY weights, period. You don't have to eat a crazy amount of calories above your maintenance level to do so.

There are some great books to help you get started, check your local library or Amazon.com. A bunch of MFP ladies are following the program in the book "The New Rules of Lifting for Women", we even have our own group. Another good book is "Body for Life" by Bill Phillips. Other programs including "Starting Strength" and "Stronglifts 5x5". You can also get free workouts on websites like bodybuilding.com and many others.

Good luck and start lifting HEAVY!

MiekeJ

http://nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/

Loved this!

Malvarez2013

http://nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/

Loved this as well, what a great article.

And yes, I'm getting the sense the heavy lifting is key!