Get a Six Pack Quick!

"Six Pack." That phrase can mean only two things - beer or muscle. In a perfect world (at least my perfect world), beer and muscle would be synonymous. As we know, having six pack abs usually means limiting the beer intake. Those of us who have a love for beer typically have, what I like to call, a "kegger" around their abs...hey whatever makes them happy!

Six pack abs seem to be those mythical muscles that only Abercrombie models and freakish bodybuilders are able to obtain. While abs are probably the most difficult muscle in the body to get "defined", the reality is that anybody can learn how to get a six pack quick with a little knowledge, discipline, and work.

The first thing we need to do is clear up some popular misconceptions out there regarding six pack abs!

MYTH #1:

Doing crunches will burn belly fat and give me a six pack!

Reality:

While you do need to do some abs exercises to develop and strengthen those muscles, crunches alone will not give you ripped abs. Doing ab exercises will give you a six pack, but they will be hiding under a layer of insulation (fat!). Doing crunches will burn calories, but will not burn fat specifically from the abs area. In other words...you cannot spot reduce body fat!! You could do 1,000 crunches a day and still not have six pack abs if your body fat is too high.

MYTH #2:

Fat loss pills are an easy way to lose belly fat.

Reality:

I tell you what...the first person/company that develops a truly effective and safe way to reduce belly fat that requires no exercise will become extremely rich. Think about it...the obesity epidemic and all of the health problems associated with it would be solved! And people could look good (or thin at least) without all the hard work! It would probably be the most prescribed drug on the planet! There is a lot of money to be made there and there are a ton of companies trying to capitalize on it.

The scary part about fat loss pills is that we really don't know how safe they are...in fact, the most popular pill on the market was just pulled by the FDA because of a its' dangerous side effects. I know you want a six pack quick, but is it worth risking your health? I don't think so!

Do you want to know the big secret behind losing weight and belly fat?

Well, it's based on the law of thermodynamics. The amount of energy you expend every day must exceed the amount of energy you consume everyday (energy in vs. energy out). This means that you have to burn more calories each day than you consume. Doing this will force your body to turn to its fat stores for energy and burn away body fat! Pretty simple, eh?!

MYTH #3:

Carbs are bad!

Reality:

I'm not going to go into too much detail here because this one really gets me fired up, but I will say that this fad needs to go away! By going on a low/no carbohydrate diet you are cutting out valuable food groups such as whole grains, vegetables, and fruits...you are cutting out important vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients by limiting your carbohydrate intake. In addition, most of the initial weight loss on these ab diets is water and lean tissue. The goal of weight loss is FAT loss! Why would you want to lose muscle mass? To have a visible six pack you not only need to be lean...you need muscle.

Carbohydrates, when consumed in the form of whole grains, veggies, and fruits are an important part of our daily nutrition. Do not leave them off of the menu!

Myth #4:

Fats are bad!

Reality:

People associate eating fat with getting fat. Yes, eating too much fat will make you fat...just like anything else. However, some fats are an essential part of our nutrition and health. Omega-3 fatty acids, for example, help lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease.

Fats do have more calories than protein or carbohydrates (fat = 9 calories/gram, protein/carbs = 4 calories/gram) so fatty foods have more calories and will eat up your daily calorie budget quicker, but there is no need to completely avoid them.

The bottom line...fats are fine in moderation especially the good ones. Eating good fats will keep you full and curb cravings...key to getting six pack abs!

MYTH #5:

Ab-loungers, ab-rockers, and other ab-machines are a good way to develop a six pack.

Reality:

Do you really think that any exercise product with the word "lounge" in it is going to work well? If you do, I have some ocean front property in Idaho I would like to sell you! Most of the products being sold in informercials are junk and are a waste of money and will never give you ripped abs. Even the models in the commercials would tell you that they did not use the product they are promoting to get their abs. They used a well designed exercise and nutrition program!

Now that we got those annoying myths out of the way we can get to the nitty gritty...how to get a six pack fast!

I am going to list the 3 most important things you need to get those abs. If you keep them in mind going forward you will be leaps and bounds ahead of most people.

Here they are:

1. Resistance Training (hit the weights!)
2. Cardio (Bike, run, swim, sprint, whatever your heart desires)
3. Nutrition (watch your calories, eat well)

There you go...those are the basics! If you understand the principle behind these you have what it takes to get a six pack. This may seem like a high level overview, but it's really that simple.

If you want to know everything and a step-by-step guide to getting a six pack then you really need to check out one of the resources (here, here, or here) I have linked on this page. All three will tell you exactly what you need to know to get a six pack. It's like having your very own personal trainer!

If you'd like you can read my Truth About Abs review to decide whether or not it is the right program for you.

So, what do you need to do to get started?

It's pretty easy...

You need to TAKE ACTION!

In the link above, you'll find one of the best programs on the internet that will tell exactly what you need to do to get a six pack quick.

The most difficult part of an exercise and nutrition program is starting (taking action)! You're not quite sure what to do, you're nervous, intimidated (if you're going to a gym), and you know you're going to be sore. If you're reading this page, you're doing your due diligence in learning what you need to do to reach your goals which is a good first step. Hopefully, the information and books on this page will help you in your journey to get sexy six pack abs.

However, the information here and in the books will do you no good if you don't PLAN and put the information into ACTION! Most books and programs help with the planning part, but the action part is completely up to you!

The biggest mistake most people make when beginning an exercise and nutrition program is that they don't PLAN their exercise and they don't PLAN their meals. If you don't PLAN you will FAIL!

Another mistake people make is that they don't set goals. Goal setting is also important to a successful program. Is your goal to have six pack abs? Great! How many pounds of fat do you need to lose? When do want to have those six pack abs(1 month, 3 months, etc)? Setting realistic, specific, and measurable goals will help keep you on track and motivated!