Men and Sexy Six Packs...

While men desire women in sexy lingerie, there are a few things that make women say "Ohhh-la-la!" Yup, I'm talking about sexy pecs and a hottie six pack. Every man wants them but they don't come about over night. They take hours and long days at the gym trying to acquire this. The secret to success is enticing and alluring enough to make men work hard to achieve the long term goal of a perfect six pack! Find me a woman that doesn't love a man with nice pecs and a six pack and I'll eat my hat. Every woman finds a man sexy that has a body that is physically fit and stunning. While they are working hard to achieve this, we are gawking at them with drool coming out of our mouths and all choked up, we realize that they look amazing... these six packs that man have and we women adore!

The secret to six-pack abs is not just about the abdominal exercises that a person chooses, but is also about the food that an individual puts into his or her body. The first step to six-pack abs is to choose the right exercises for an overall abdominal workout. There are six different kinds of abdominal muscles in the human body. Many people do not know that abdominal muscles run from the ribs all the way down to the pelvic bone! Not only is it important to exercise the abdominals to look good, but it is important in helping overall posture and injury prevention. Abdominal muscles can be worked each day because they are very difficult to fatigue. There are many articles that suggest the abs can only be worked 3 to 5 days out of the week, but this isn't true. These muscles are one of the only set of muscles that can be worked each and every day and will help to strengthen the overall body.

So, what are the best exercises to strengthen abdominal muscles? Believe it or not, an exercise ball is one of the best ways to work most abdominal muscles depending upon the exercises that are chosen. With the purchase of an exercise ball, there are generally videos or written guides that show abdominal exercises and their targeted areas.
If you are a member of a gym, look for the captain’s chair in order to gain one of the best abdominal workouts. This is usually a piece of equipment that an individual steps up into, holds onto two bars at his or her sides, and completes a set of leg raises. Variations of leg raises can work different portions of the abdominal muscles.

Lastly, some of the best abdominal workouts are ones that you can do at home with a floor mat. Lying with your back to the floor and your legs in the air, place your hands behind your head and make a bicycling motion with your legs. This exercise is one of the best to improve the strength and tone of abdominal muscles and simultaneously helps to improve posture.Not only is an appropriate exercise routine necessary for improving abdominal muscles, but a correct diet is absolutely essential. Most of the time, good nutrition can make the difference between whether or not someone can have a six pack.

 What this generally translates to for gym enthusiasts is that they must maintain a diet that is void of carbohydrates and fats; but this is not the answer! Eating foods that contain B5 (i.e. natural peanut butter) or taking a supplement containing the vitamin can help to reduce cortisol levels in the body.
 Fish or other foods that contain Omega-3 are also important to good nutrition and a healthy body. Omega-3 is important for providing energy, sustaining a high metabolism, and reducing sugars in the body. If these foods are not available to you, it is important to supplement Omega-3 in your diet. Omega-3 is found in fish oil, which can be purchased from almost any store that sells vitamins and supplements.

Lastly, eating fruits and vegetables (especially grapefruit) can have a significant effect on weight loss and reducing the level of fat on the human body. Because fruits and vegetables are mostly water and contain high amounts of minerals and vitamins, they are absolutely necessary for reducing weight and helping to maintain the natural sugar levels in the body.

Hey guys, it may be very difficult to change the manner in which you eat, but it is absolutely essential if you want six-pack abs. Those that choose to change their diets tend to find that good eating habits become easier over time. It takes at least a month to change a habit fully; and if an individual truly wants to see results with their body, they must at least commit to one month of eating right each and every day. Those that have changed their diets say that their palate for food usually also changes after a couple weeks. Those items that once tasted fantastic (i.e. chocolate, ice cream, and cookies) generally do not taste as good given enough time away from them. Cut out the junk and you'll be on your way to a happier more fit YOU!

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Healthy Snacks for Weight Loss

How many times do you try to eat healthy and do what I do? You eat your meals (now cut in half because you are trying to lose weight) and you end up standing in front of the refrigerator at 10pm at night looking for something to satisfy your hunger? Unfortunately, I tend to grab the "wrong" snacks which really don't help take the unwanted pounds off, in fact eating the wrong foods might just pack some extra weight on!

I have found that snacking seems to be the way to keep your appetite under control in between meals. When you go without food for long periods of time your metabolism slows down, your body craves carbohydrates to use for a much needed energy boost. I am guilty as charged! I'll forget to eat for a few days when I get wrapped up with work, especially now that my kids are gone, and when I do finally eat, it's generally the "bad for you foods." When it comes time to finally eat it's hard to consciously choose healthy foods and a proper portion size. Although snacking can seem like your worst nightmare it's more about controlling what types of foods you snack on and how much you choose to consume.

How many of you feel that choosing the right snacks can be difficult, especially when trying to lose weight? I don't know about you all, but if I say I am on a "diet" I pack on 10 pounds without even opening my mouth. I have to trick myself...if I want something I have to tell myself, "Yum yum eat that up Michele, it's so good for you!" When in fact, it's so high in sugar or sodium. If I tell myself I cannot eat something,..it make me only want to eat it more...reverse psychology is what you must use on yourself.

You'll want to eat something to satisfy your craving that is low in calories and healthy. Your snack doesn't necessarily have to be low fat as long as you keep your portion sizes and food choices under control. By pairing two different food types together you will feel fuller for longer, just remember to reduce the amount of each food that you eat. So the next time you're feeling hungry or its time for a snack choose foods from this list to keep you full and satisfied.


1. Fruit- Fruit is excellent for a snack. Whether you eat apiece by itself or pair it with cheese, yogurt or a dipping sauce, it has wonderful nutritional value and is low in calories. Most fruits are naturally sweet, which curb cravings for sugar snacks. Additionally they are a great source of fiber, have high water content and some contain antioxidants, anticancer, and heart disease fighting properties. For the quantity of melons and berries that you're able to eat for a snack they are surprisingly low in calories. Melons include watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, and casaba. Berries include raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, strawberries and cranberries. Dried fruit can also be consumed because it maintains the fiber, vitamins, and minerals, however they tend to be higher in calories and can sometimes contain added sugar. Always remember your portion size when you eat dried fruits. The best fruits to eat for a snack include melons, berries, apples, pears, peaches, plums, oranges, grapefruits, tangerines, and red grapes. Fresh fruits of the season are the best!


2. Vegetables- Vegetables are a great source of nutrients, which makes them a perfect snack food. Vegetables are full of vitamins, minerals, and fiber and are very low in calories. Vegetables can be eaten alone or paired with other foods such as celery and peanut butter, cucumbers and hummus, carrots and low fat rand dressing, etc. Because most vegetables require some type of preparation such as cleaning, peeling or cutting, its best to prepare your vegetables ahead of time and store them in plastic baggies or Tupperware containers. Plant a garden. you be so much healthier, and you'll save a lot of change with the prices of produce sky rocketing with this shitty economy.


3. Nuts- Nuts are a great snack food that can be eaten on the go and stored easily. Nuts are a valuable source of fiber, antioxidants, protein, vitamins and healthy unsaturated fats. However, they run high in calories and fat so maintaining an appropriate serving size per sitting is necessary. Pistachios, almonds and walnuts are preferred for snacking purposes.


4. Legume- Legumes are a "whole food" that provides the body with essential nutrients such as fiber, protein, minerals, amino acids, omega 3 fatty acids, and antioxidants. Legumes are complex carbohydrates, which keep you feeling fuller for longer. Although legumes don't seem like a good snack food, most often they are made into a puree, dip, or added to a salad. The best legumes for snacks are beans, chickpeas, hummus, and tahini (pureed sesame seeds).


5. Dairy- Dairy is a great source of calcium, which builds strong bones, protein and vitamins. Its best to use low fat or fat free dairy products for snacking to avoid consuming high amounts of saturated fats. Yogurt, cottage cheese, ricotta, hard cheeses, milk, cream cheese, and sour cream are good sources of dairy foods for snacking. For yogurt beware of the added sugars which hike up the calories. Greek yogurt is thick and has a naturally sour taste, but is also higher in protein than normal yogurt. When measuring out serving size be careful with cheeses because even the low fat or fat free kinds tend to run high in saturated fats. You can consume 1/2 cup of soft cheese in one sitting and a couple of cubes of hard cheese such as mozzarella or Monterey jack.


6. Whole grains- Most snack foods consist of refined grains such as cookies, crackers and snack cakes. Refined grains are high in sugar and fat without any healthy benefits. Whole grains on the other hand have fiber, vitamins and minerals, which provide the body with nutrients and energy. When looking for a snack turn to whole grain food products to fill you up and keep you going. Some whole grain food products include whole grain crackers, tortilla chips, pita wedges, English muffins, rice cakes, cereals and popcorn. Light or low fat popcorn is great for snacking and is naturally high in fiber. Avoid butter, which adds fat and calories. Another option is 100% whole wheat or multi grain, however you want to watch out for added sugar and high saturated or trans fats. Whole grain snack foods are great combined with cheeses, dips, spreads, or fruits. Remember portion size when combining two food groups.


7. Nutrition Bars- Nutrition bars are a great snack to take on the go. They are easy, maintenance free and portable and most often contain a good amount of protein, vitamins, minerals and fiber. They come in all kinds granola, cereal, fiber, protein, and tons of flavors for everyone's different tastes. The fiber and protein will keep you full and satisfy your craving until your next meal. Always check the ingredient list for a high number of calories, sugar, fat and any added chemicals.