5 Flat Tummy Myths

by karen | May 20, 2014 | Life as an Athlete

Bathing suit season is right around the corner…are you ready? Most people want to slim down before baring it all, so I’m here to warn you of the 5 Flat Tummy Myths that could waste your time:

Myth #1: Do extra crunches to flatten your abs.

Excessive crunches aren’t the answer for tight abs. In order to
achieve a toned look you’ll have to focus on burning off the layer
of fat that is covering up your tummy.

• Tip: Don’t obsess about crunches – instead focus on fat burning.

Myth #2: Take diet pills to speed results.

I know it’s so tempting! The ads make compelling claims about the
power of popping a pill, but don’t fall for it. There is no ‘magic pill’

Diet pills are more likely to burn through your pocketbook than to slim
you down. Do you think there would be a obesity epidemic if ANY of
these pills actually worked? Think about it.

• Tip: Don’t pop a pill – instead burn calories with intense exercise.

Myth #3: Turn to packaged diet products to boost results.

Don’t fall for the foods that are packaged as ‘diet’ or ‘weight loss’ aids.
Quite often these products are packed with refined sugar and other artificial
ingredients that your body doesn’t need, and certainly won’t help you attain
that tight tummy.

• Tip: Don’t eat packaged diet foods – instead stick with nutritious whole foods.
  Learn how to read a food label and see how many sugars and carbs you are eating.

Myth #4: Avoid all carbohydrates in order to achieve tight abs.

Carbohydrates have been given a bad rap, which is unfortunate because you can
(and should) eat carbs while slimming down. The key is to stick with complex carbs,
sweet potato, berries, greens, while avoiding processed and refined
flours and sugars.

• Tip: Don’t give up all carbohydrates – instead stick with carbs coming from
  fruits and vegetables.

Myth #5: Starve the chub away. 

Trying to lose weight by starving yourself is not only ineffective it can also be dangerous.
It may seem that severe calorie restriction would deliver the quickest weight loss, but
your body is complex and by doing so you’ll disrupt your metabolism and slow your results.

• Tip: Don’t starve yourself – instead eat small wholesome meals throughout the day
  OR 3 solid meals.

Now that you know what not to do in order to achieve tight abs, it’s time to go over your
flat tummy game plan. Here’s what you need to know in 3 simple steps:

Step One: No more junk.
The best way to do this is by purging your kitchen. Throw out the sugary, processed and
fat-filled foods. Once the junk has been cleared out, don’t buy any more of it. Remember
that your beach-ready abs depend on what you eat – don’t eat junk!

Step Two: Eat whole foods.
Replace the junk food in your life with plenty of the following: cooked and raw vegetables,
fresh fruits, moderate amounts of seeds and nuts, meat, and fish.Clean eating really
is that simple.

Step Three: Find a Fitness Program that works for you! 
This is the most obvious step. You’re ready to get into great shape and we are
in a unique position to make that happen for you.

Thank You ShowOut for sharing 🙂