Going from zero to hero, or from flab to abs like a washboard, is far from an easy task.
Let's not mince words here - it requires total dedication, otherwise more people would have the abs they want! But by going at it the right way, you can progress towards rock-hard abs without slowing down or faltering, if you just know how to live the lifestyle.
This lifestyle is the only way to get those abs, but it's also something any old average person can do.
Are you ready for it? Can you take it? Maybe you'll have a better idea once you know the steps involved, as you'll see down below.
Adequate hydration is the first lifestyle element! It's simple: without water, you get tired quicker, and hungry more often.
You exercise less and you eat more.
With water, you can go longer in your exercise routine and eat smaller portions without starving.
Drink at least one gallon of pure water a day and you'll be on the right track.
The right diet is the second lifestyle element! Don't mistake having a healthy diet for dieting - the two couldn't be further apart! Restricting the types of food you eat severely will confuse your body and weaken your drive to succeed.
Instead, exercise restraint through portion control.
A little of this, a little of that, just enough carbs to get you through your routine, and plenty of protein for exercise.
Exercise is the third lifestyle element! The most amateurish thing you can do to try to improve your abs is to focus on endless crunches and other abdominal exercises.
While these can help a little, especially with tools like exercise balls, they should never be your primary focus.
Cardiovascular exercises that burn the fat off from your muscles are your key.
Go for a brisk jog frequently and that's all you need to get your muscles to show.
As a side benefit, the rest of your body will improve too, not just your stomach.
Above all else, remember to challenge yourself in your lifestyle! It's not so hard to go for a walk now and then, or eat salads SOME of the time, or drink just a LITTLE more water than you usually would.
This is where most people fail.
Even if they know what to do, they're not doing it enough, and they're not challenging their bodies! Tire yourself out.
Get your muscles burning.
If you go to sleep tired, sleep soundly through the night, and wake up fully refreshed, you know you've got the perfect balance in your lifestyle.
You may have to experiment to figure out just how hard to push yourself, but it'll be worth it when those Adonis abs are finally yours!