so ABS are really made in the kitchen..

EthanJeremiahsMama
EthanJeremiahsMama Posts: 534 Member
edited October 2024 in Food and Nutrition
So abs are really made in the kitchen.. some people have told me eating "clean" has worked for them.. and that no matter how many stomach / ab workouts / exercises you do, it's all about the food you eat? I was wondering to anyone who has had great success with a flat tummy or who does have abs.. what has helped you? And what exactly is eating "clean?" Because i've been trying to eat as healthy as possible .. and still, the lower belly pooch fat is still there. I'm not a big fan of lowering my carbs, I just can't seem to do it lol but I do love my whole grains, oatmeal, ezekiel bread besides veggies & fruits. I try to stick no higher than 115g of carbs a day.. and I try to watch my sodium and sugar as well. but nothing seems to be working for me even with cardio, weights, core exercises =\ So what has helped you? Any feedback is highly appreciated!!! :)
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  • jeninabilan
    jeninabilan Posts: 369 Member
    Hey hun! I do not have flat abs by any means, but here is a GREAT article I found describing how to get the abs everyone wants :) Hope this helps!

    http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/hugo17.htm
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    no reason to eat clean, maintain a caloric deficit and ensure adequate protein intake

    http://www.wannabebig.com/diet-and-nutrition/the-dirt-on-clean-eating/
  • Goal_Seeker_1988
    Goal_Seeker_1988 Posts: 1,619 Member
    bump!
  • lor007
    lor007 Posts: 884 Member
    Don't you like kashi and almond butter, too?
  • chauncyrenayCHANGED
    chauncyrenayCHANGED Posts: 788 Member
    As women, we are wired a little different than men when it comes to abs, and the lower belly pooch. Eating clean has DEFINITELY made a difference in my ab definition. When I'm eating fatty foods, that's usually when the flab comes back. :) Good luck to ya!
  • rrrbecca11
    rrrbecca11 Posts: 477
    I am on a high carb (only good carbs, tho - veggies, fruits and whole grains), low fat and low protein regime and am an extremely clean eater. By that, I mean NO processed, NO junk or fast food...only whole foods, prepared in healthy ways, and often raw. I am also a vegetarian. I have a pretty good tummy for my age (54). I walk 3-5 miles a day and strength train, but don't work particularly hard on my abs. I'd agree that the main thing is eating right. I am 5'7" and weigh 115 and have amazing energy, stamina and am RARELY sick. Feel free to add me if you'd like to take a look at my diary to see the kinds of things I eat.

    Becca
  • starbucksbuzz
    starbucksbuzz Posts: 466 Member
    Ooo good topic, I'll be watching this one.
  • Gigi_licious
    Gigi_licious Posts: 1,185 Member
    no reason to eat clean, maintain a caloric deficit and ensure adequate protein intake

    http://www.wannabebig.com/diet-and-nutrition/the-dirt-on-clean-eating/

    But you told me that you DO wash your food! I feel betrayed and lied to. :sad:
  • PBJunkie
    PBJunkie Posts: 652
    no reason to eat clean, maintain a caloric deficit and ensure adequate protein intake

    http://www.wannabebig.com/diet-and-nutrition/the-dirt-on-clean-eating/

    what he said
  • joejccva71
    joejccva71 Posts: 2,985 Member
    no reason to eat clean, maintain a caloric deficit and ensure adequate protein intake

    http://www.wannabebig.com/diet-and-nutrition/the-dirt-on-clean-eating/

    what he said


    ^^ What he said along with what Acg said.
  • ilookthetype
    ilookthetype Posts: 3,021 Member
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/374719-abs-are-made

    The OP knows her *kitten*, go talk to her. Also, note her thread has a very similar title, the search function is fantastic.
  • AggieCass09
    AggieCass09 Posts: 1,867 Member
    ive had great success with eating clean, by this i mean natural stuff only (no boxed or bagged stuff). I do about 50/50 cardio (marathon training) and lifting (new rules of lifting for women).

    I'm a vegetarian and i shoot for 120+ g of protein a day, and let carbs/fat come into play with out focusing on them. Feel free to check out my diary.

    I really liked p90x's ab ripper work out and i do some of those exercises with NROLFW that i'm currently doing. But it really comes down to diet!
  • TDGee
    TDGee Posts: 2,209 Member
    If you are looking for abs, I suggest Lasagna. Lasagna is made in the kitchen too.
    :flowerforyou:

    Until there is a cure...
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    no reason to eat clean, maintain a caloric deficit and ensure adequate protein intake

    http://www.wannabebig.com/diet-and-nutrition/the-dirt-on-clean-eating/

    what he said


    ^^ What he said along with what Acg said.

    ^^ What they all said
  • rrrbecca11
    rrrbecca11 Posts: 477
    Well, there is ONE reason for eating clean. It is NUTRITION, which translates into GOOD HEALTH. :)
  • EthanJeremiahsMama
    EthanJeremiahsMama Posts: 534 Member
    no reason to eat clean, maintain a caloric deficit and ensure adequate protein intake

    http://www.wannabebig.com/diet-and-nutrition/the-dirt-on-clean-eating/

    what he said

    thanks for the link! :)


    ^^ What he said along with what Acg said.
  • EthanJeremiahsMama
    EthanJeremiahsMama Posts: 534 Member
    Don't you like kashi and almond butter, too?

    Yup.
  • EthanJeremiahsMama
    EthanJeremiahsMama Posts: 534 Member
    ive had great success with eating clean, by this i mean natural stuff only (no boxed or bagged stuff). I do about 50/50 cardio (marathon training) and lifting (new rules of lifting for women).

    I'm a vegetarian and i shoot for 120+ g of protein a day, and let carbs/fat come into play with out focusing on them. Feel free to check out my diary.

    I really liked p90x's ab ripper work out and i do some of those exercises with NROLFW that i'm currently doing. But it really comes down to diet!

    Thanks for the tips! :) Will def. look at your diary !
  • amicklin
    amicklin Posts: 452
    no reason to eat clean, maintain a caloric deficit and ensure adequate protein intake

    http://www.wannabebig.com/diet-and-nutrition/the-dirt-on-clean-eating/

    No reason to eat clean? That is certainly VERY incorrect. To the original poster, do some searches online or on MFP on the topic. You are more than welcome to PM me and I can send additional resources on this. Eating clean is absolutely essential.
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    no reason to eat clean, maintain a caloric deficit and ensure adequate protein intake

    http://www.wannabebig.com/diet-and-nutrition/the-dirt-on-clean-eating/

    No reason to eat clean? That is certainly VERY incorrect. To the original poster, do some searches online or on MFP on the topic. You are more than welcome to PM me and I can send additional resources on this. Eating clean is absolutely essential.

    eating clean is essential to getting lean? what if i ate "dirty" foods all the time but was in a caloric deficit, what would happen?
  • Sidesteal
    Sidesteal Posts: 5,510 Member
    . Eating clean is absolutely essential.
    Essential for what?
  • joejccva71
    joejccva71 Posts: 2,985 Member
    no reason to eat clean, maintain a caloric deficit and ensure adequate protein intake

    http://www.wannabebig.com/diet-and-nutrition/the-dirt-on-clean-eating/

    No reason to eat clean? That is certainly VERY incorrect. To the original poster, do some searches online or on MFP on the topic. You are more than welcome to PM me and I can send additional resources on this. Eating clean is absolutely essential.

    eating clean is essential to getting lean? what if i ate "dirty" foods all the time but was in a caloric deficit, what would happen?

    I suggest you get a bar of soap and a washrag and start cleaning your food.
  • ilookthetype
    ilookthetype Posts: 3,021 Member
    no reason to eat clean, maintain a caloric deficit and ensure adequate protein intake

    http://www.wannabebig.com/diet-and-nutrition/the-dirt-on-clean-eating/

    No reason to eat clean? That is certainly VERY incorrect. To the original poster, do some searches online or on MFP on the topic. You are more than welcome to PM me and I can send additional resources on this. Eating clean is absolutely essential.

    eating clean is essential to getting lean? what if i ate "dirty" foods all the time but was in a caloric deficit, what would happen?

    Obviously, the world would explode.
  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    I hope they reply. This could get interesting xD
  • Lyadeia
    Lyadeia Posts: 4,603 Member
    As women, we are wired a little different than men when it comes to abs, and the lower belly pooch. Eating clean has DEFINITELY made a difference in my ab definition. When I'm eating fatty foods, that's usually when the flab comes back. :) Good luck to ya!

    Seems to be that way for me too! I can be in a calorie deficit for a month, but if the foods I choose are not "clean" so to speak, I end up bloated. It may not be fat, but water weight gain causing my lower abs to be poofy will never allow a 6 pack to shine through.

    Besides, eating nutritious foods gives you more than a lean body...calorie deficit might be "all" you need to lean out, but don't we all want our bodies to be healthy?
  • rachmaree
    rachmaree Posts: 782 Member
    no reason to eat clean, maintain a caloric deficit and ensure adequate protein intake

    http://www.wannabebig.com/diet-and-nutrition/the-dirt-on-clean-eating/

    what he said


    ^^ What he said along with what Acg said.

    ^^ What they all said

    + 1. Have a look at acgs profile pic :)
  • bry_all01
    bry_all01 Posts: 3,100 Member
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/374719-abs-are-made

    The OP knows her *kitten*, go talk to her. Also, note her thread has a very similar title, the search function is fantastic.


    Aw, thanks!


    ETA: I've actually told her this before, but my advice did not seem wanted or needed when asked for....
  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    no reason to eat clean, maintain a caloric deficit and ensure adequate protein intake

    http://www.wannabebig.com/diet-and-nutrition/the-dirt-on-clean-eating/

    what he said


    ^^ What he said along with what Acg said.

    ^^ What they all said

    + 1. Have a look at acgs profile pic :)

    Pffft he knows nothing about abs obviously, maybe he should do some research ;D
  • solpwr
    solpwr Posts: 1,039 Member
    Eating clean. This is one of the most nebulous concepts ever. I do like that article that you guys are linking. Its good stuff.

    I will say it does take work to eliminate subcutaneous fat so that muscle definition is clearly exposed. Which is fine tuning NET calories so that A) your body is not in permanent famine mode, B) your body is thriving on the right amount of fuel and able to eliminate the unwanted substances, and C) your body is physically taxed through work or exercise to stay in the proper balance.

    That article references discretionary calories and the USDA. The USDA (go to nutrition.gov) calls them "empty calories". This is typically foods like candy, alcohol, and other foods that have lots of calories but don't have other ancillary nutritional benefits. Both of these sources recommend minimizing the amount of "empty calories" ingested. If you want to get to the next level, it makes sense to do that.

    A simple calorie deficit may not get a person all the way to the low body fat condition they are seeking. At a certain point the body will go into the famine mode, and lean tissues will be utilized for fuel in order to protect its buffer and prevent death. The human body wants to survive under almost any condition we throw at it.
  • mattellis2
    mattellis2 Posts: 152
    tag
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