by Jose Loni

Choosing the right foods is key to getting quick abs. We can diet all we want but when we choose foods that are not optimal for our body, then no amount of dieting and even exercising will reveal ripped abs.

Choosing the right foods means choosing lean proteins, complex carbohydrates and fibrous foods. Choosing the right foods also means staying away from fatty, fried, fast foods and sugary snacks and pop. The latter are so calorie-laden that the body won’t be able to use up all the calories taken in resulting in their conversion to fat, which are ultimately stored in the stomach area.

Choosing the right foods means our body can easily convert them to usable energy to fuel our daily activities leading to less or no conversion to and storage of fat. Because no excess fat is stored, the body is free to use up excess fat stores when it needs more fuel.

Having small, frequent meals also helps regulate caloric intake. Not only does doing this allow you to keep your energy up during the day, but it also gives the body a chance to burn up all the food that was consumed.

Regular exercise is the other key factor of calorie watching. Having a regular exercise schedule, the body will have a way of increasing its activity level by increasing the body’s exertion and overall calorie expenditure.

Training with weights and intervals keep it interesting and spurs more of a fat burn by overworking the muscles. The muscles now need to repair and nourish themselves, which creates more energy consumption resulting in less calories stored as fat.

We do have to take care not to decrease caloric intake by too much because this sends a signal to the brain to start conserving calories for an emergency situation (starvation) and leads to fat storage and a lowered metabolism. That’s why small, frequent meals are better than totally not eating and better workouts are required to expend more calories than we take in.

The calorie ratio is a great way to balance our eating and exercise. Eating the right foods, avoiding high calorie foods and eating several meals throughout the day will help keep the caloric intake balanced. While at the same time, regular exercise and incorporating strength training and interval training will help not only increase the body’s metabolism but also increase the overall caloric expenditure.

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