SIX PACK DIET

Although “You are what you eat “ is a common cliché, it is one of the most truthful statements in fitness. You might have guessed that the most important element in one's six pack workout regimen is their diet, and that's why we offer the most researched and trusted six pack diet available.  

So many athletes and image conscious individuals become disappointed and often fall back on the ever popular question, why? The answer: Bad Diet! In this case it’s an even bigger factor because the goal at hand is aesthetic—a chiseled six pack! Now, before we draw out for you our Free “Six Pack Abs Meal Plan,” we’d like to lay out some general guidelines always worth keeping in mind, as well as uncover some common misconceptions regarding diet.

First, I’ll steal a quote from professional bodybuilder Branch Warren during an interview of his over the topic of diet. Branch believes that “America’s biggest misconception is that you have to stop eating to lose weight.” This, as Branch noted, is absolutely untrue. The worst thing you can do when trying to achieve a lean physique is to quit eating. Why? Because when you do this your body enters into a cadabolic state which simply means it will break down amino acids from skeletal muscle to provide immediate energy needs. This occurs because it is much easier for your body to extract amino acids from protein than to utilize fatty acid derivatives from subcutaneous fatty tissue. This would be great if it was the case, but unfortunately, it’s not. The best and most efficient way to burn fat is through a “carbohydrate flame,” i.e., a positive nitrogen balance. This means you utilize glycogen to achieve a metabolic level through exercises to tap into fat storage as a means of energy as opposed to the former means.

Metabolism is another thing to keep in mind when trying to achieve a six pack. The metabolic system of the body is very dynamic adaptive; hence, your eating habits as well as exercise patterns directly affect metabolism. If you eat less, your metabolism will slow down because it’s reacting to the fact that there’s a less frequent supply of nutrients available for energy. Sort of how a camel stores extra fat in its hump, your body will store extra fat in its belly in case it has to go a long time without food. It basically will be preparing itself for a fasting period. This is why it’s imperative to eat healthy and often with an adequate flow of nourishing nutrients: proteins, carbohydrates, good fats (poly-monounsaturated), vitamins, and minerals.