My Most Recommended Diet for Washboard Abs

By Victor Lorentzo in Health on April 18th, 2008

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by Victor Lorentzo

If your plan to get six pack abs is to do a lot of six pack abs exercises you are on the wrong path to success. Focused abs training is only a small ingredient in the six pack abs game. You may have developed one of the strongest abs in the world. If you are still covered in body fat, you want get the credits for your hard work.

There are three major factors involved in developing great six pack abs. Cardio exercising is important. You also got to increase your overall body muscle mass. Both of these will help you increase your metabolism. This article will focus on the third factor, dieting. Together with exercising you are bound to see results fast.

Dieting is one of the most important factors when developing and maintaining six pack abs. It is not so much about restricting yourself to eat as little as possible. It is about changing what you eat today with healthier alternatives. When I started on my path I first decided to eat three tomatoes each day. After making that a habit I changed my breakfast from something with cheese to muesli with milk and blueberries. After that I continued to change things for the better. One step at a time.

To keep you metabolism running high all day I recommend 5 to 6 meals. When you eat that on a regular basis you body will always have some food to work with to build you stronger. Your body will also know that it will not be starving so it will stop saving extra fat for harder times.

When you eat five or six portions of food each day you will never go hungry. Have one third of each food group: proteins, carbs and vegetables/fruit. Each of the three groups should be about the size of a handful. With this measurement the portions will fit your body size.

Since you are now eating 5 - 6 meals each day you only have 2 - 3 hours between each meal. It is also important that you wait that long between each meal to keep the intake stable across the day. In situations where you know it would be difficult to get healthy food each other hour you should pre-make some food and carry with you. You may also want to pre-make some food and store it in your refrigerator.

To build muscles you will need proteins. Proteins are what muscles are made from so you must focus on getting your daily dose. Lean meat, fish and chicken are all rich in proteins. Milk, beans, grains, nuts and seeds are also good resources.

One third of you meals should be fruits or vegetables. It is important to use a range of different fruits and vegetables. These products are excellent for your immune system and will help you avoid cancer and heart deceases. They are also helpful in the process of growing your muscles.

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To learn more on how to get six pack abs visit my article at: How to get Six Pack Abs - A Guide to Perfect Washboard Abs.