Trying to get my abs in shape?

Question

ok...im a 19yrs 160lb female...im trying to get down to 130lb....is there anything i could do to speed up the process other than diet and working out. snd question...im doing to work on getting a Six pack. 25 sit ups a day...but now it seems i cant do any anymore and i feel heavy like lead is weighting my body...any help on that

Answer 1

keep at it

Answer 2

if you're losing more than about 2 pounds/week, you're also losing fluid or muscle....depending on your history, family health history and any medical conditions/injuries, a combination of resistance exercise (develops musclar strength and endurance, and raises metabolism), cardiovascular conditioning (burns fat, improves the body's ability to circulate oxygenated blood to working muscles, helps you live longer), good dietary habits (not going on a diet but eating well) and a healthy active lifestyle....

spot reduction doesn't exist - losing fat just in the stomach....fat is a layer on the body, more in some areas, less in others, some of it necessary for cushioning of vital organs....the ab muscles are already there, they just have to be uncovered by decreasing your percentage of bodyfat, which is not necessarily the same as losing weight - i think the bathroom scale is one of the worst inventions ever! a consistent training program as part of an active lifestyle is the best long term approach....

resitance exercises - whole body approach, with core exercises for abs and lower back (they suppport everything we do)....don't worry, you won't turn into arnold schwarzenegger (testosterone vs estrogen)
cardio - things you enjoy, running, cycling, swimming, tennis, whatever - the key is to get your heart rate into a certain target range for a period of time, 3-4 times a week
dietary habits - good food, small meals more often, don't skip breakfast, don't cut calories too harshly - the body lowers metabolism as a starvation response, then when you eat regularly again, you gain even more weight, yo-yo dieting

a minimal investment to set up a program with a personal trainer will give you the components of a good program, based on your current fitness level, desires and health history

Answer 3

the best thing to do is to take a break on sit ups and do something else like maybe walking a mile every other day. Sunday walk a mile, Monday do sit ups, Tuesday walk a mile, and so on. That will give you a rest of only doing one thing for only one part of your body. That's wearing out your muscles and that's probably why you feel heavy. I also suggest that you have healthy snacks so you will have energy to walk a mile and do those sit ups. Besides walking and sit ups try running on the treadmill and doing the exercises on fitness channels. That will work. And most importantly don't forget to rest.

Answer 4

Read the recommendations below. Also, go to the book store and locate the book "Weight Training for Dummies". In chapter 15 you will find excellent information on how to perform abdominal exercises correctly. Page 218 of the book dispels all the myths surrounding abdominal training.

The following healthy living recommendations will help you if you’re trying to lose weight, tone up your muscles, have aspirations of building lean muscle mass, are attempting to get a wash board stomach, or just want to feel better:

*1) Burn more calories then you're consuming everyday and measure your results using the following formula: Calories Consumed minus Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) minus Physical Activity. Get a fitness calculator that you can put on your cell phone and computer. This will allow you to easily calculate this formula, log your daily calorie consumption, and register your physical activities.

*2) Eat natural and organic foods found on earth versus something created by a corporation to make money. Eat meals in small portions throughout the day and take a good multi-vitamin supplement.

Avoid “High Glycemic Load Carbs” (sugar, pastries, desserts, refined starches such as breads, pasta, refined grains like white rice; high starch vegetables such as white potatoes) and drink lots of water.

Do not try fad diets or diet pills. Here is an excellent food pyramid that anyone can follow: http://www.rayandterry.com/html/images/PyramidLRG.gif?osCsid=26a424be471d1337e7c2f105d5c64d9d

*3) Exercise on most days by doing cardiovascular training and/or resistance training activities.

Read a book or find a certified trainer to make sure your doing all resistance training exercises correctly. A great book to buy that teaches you the resistance training basics is “Weight Training for Dummies”. A superb magazine to buy with excellent resistance training routines that will not get you bored is "Muscle and Fitness". Signup for the free newsletter.

A good book to buy that teaches you the cardiovascular training basics is “Fitness for Dummies”.

*4) Get plenty of sleep. Sleep experts say most adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep each night for optimum performance, health, and safety.

*5) Educate yourself continually on health issues and make a life long commitment to good health. A great free publication is “Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005”. A superb book to read is “You The Owner’s Manual”. An excellent periodic publication is the “Nutrition Action Health Letter”. A reputable test you can take to measure your biological age is at http://realage.com

Look at all areas where you can enhance your health. For example, make improvements in the quality of the air you breathe. Review outdoor air quality forecasts where you live and get an indoor air purifier. Email me if you want a good indoor air purifier recommendation and if you have other questions.

*Click on all the source links below to get the full benefit of the recommendations. The answers presented to your health questions are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Answer 5

well first the thing that you have to do is get your heart rate up.. then the easiest thing to do is to do situps twice a day... 50 in the morning.. and 50 at night before you go to sleep... a way to speed up the process is the ab lounge.. i used it and it really does work.. and it helps alot.. well good luck

Answer 6

Any weight reduction program should be started after liver detox. As long as liver loaded with toxins or fats (cholesterol) no success in obesity reduction. If liver has no fat, even walking gives weight loss!!!

Answer 7

Try pilates. They work on strengthening your core muscles. I find it's easier than sit-ups (which totally demotivate me), and you also work out your leg muscles, back and arms.

Or yoga. Less intense, but if you're doing it right, you'll feel the burn.

Answer 8

http://www.deniseaustin.com/index3.asp she comes on lifetime in the mornings also for one hour, and does a lot of great toning excerises for various parts of the body.

Answer 9

don't diet, my advice is gete your abs in shape with running.

Answer 10

Come see me,I'll get those abs in "shape"(-;