Ratios and Foods to Avoid for Abs

rippednewme6

Just like trying to find the right fitness plan, I need to have a solid foundation food-wise if I want to shed fat (and get the abs back). I was thinking of a ratio of 45/30/25 (C/P/F). I also was wondering what foods I should try to avoid. Also, any advice on the frequency of eating (how many meals, time frames, so on...).

spikeithard

30-50-20 (good fats)

but then again it all depends on many factors but just in general thats a good breakdown for cut time

kaseybill

I do 40/30/30 but avoid wheat/ bread most of the time. Bread seems to puff out my middle section, making me look and fell fatter. I do eat plenty of other complex carbs and fruits, just limiting starchy foods: pasta, bread, crackers, white potatoes.

EmmieCar86

Was wondering the same thing

SideSteel

Just like trying to find the right fitness plan, I need to have a solid foundation food-wise if I want to shed fat (and get the abs back). I was thinking of a ratio of 45/30/25 (C/P/F). I also was wondering what foods I should try to avoid. Also, any advice on the frequency of eating (how many meals, time frames, so on...).

1) You do not need to avoid specific foods to shed fat.
2) Meal frequency can and should be structured around personal preference/lifestyle and gym performance. These factors will very likely trump any theoretical benefits to a specific meal frequency.

As far as your calories and macros are concerned, that's context dependent but you can find reasonable information here as a starting place.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819055-setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets

NicoleisQuantized

I do 35/35/30, and I decreased my BF 9.1% in 5 months (lifting heavy, of course). According to the results, 65% of that weight came off of my abdominal region.