Pop off that Muffin Top

I've had many people ask me in the last few weeks how to slim down, build muscle and get good looking abs. The answer is not well -received. Because it is the answer they already know but were hoping I had some magic pill or secret to share with them. Guess what? I don't.

It's really quite simple.  Either you do it or you don't. It is a choice, your choice.  How badly do you want it?  Is it worth the sacrifice? You can't have it all.  Pure and simple.  So take the plunge or sit there and be quiet and quit complaining.

This applies to many things in life but I'm only talking about one thing this time.  Your stomach. You want a flat stomach, six-pack abs, no muffin top and no love handles.  Well guess what. It takes work.  Hard work but even more so it takes discipline - a great deal of discipline and self-control.  You can't have it with 50% effort or even 75% effort.  It must be at least 95% of not 100%.  Take control of what you put into your mouth.

You can't have a two glasses of wine every single night, eat garbage every weekend because you were so good during the week and expect to get or even maintain a six-pack.  I agree, not everyone wants a six pack but most would like a 'flatter' stomach or less of a muffin top.  Yet, when you realize what it takes to achieve these results, it seems less important until you want to wear that bikini,  the little black dress,  or feel sexy for a significant event.

Maybe a very select few can eat like crap and maintain an awesome muscular body complete with a six-pack. They are genetic freaks and are few and far between. Kudos to them. I am envious.  I am not one of these 'lucky' individuals and most likely, neither are you.

No one likes to believe it, but abs are made in the kitchen.  Of course, exercise is an essential component of this but if you reign in your diet and cut back the simple carbs and sugars, add veggies, lean meats, good CLA fats and drink water, you will be amazed at what will pop out in your mid section over time. If done properly, it will be muscle and not fat.

So quit complaining and decide what you want and why you want it.  If you are going to try it, go all in and make it a lifestyle rather than another quickie weight loss plan or fad diet.  Do it right. Be Healthy. Be happy and I promise you won't regret it.  It will get easier over time and once you reach your maintenance level, you can indulge on occasion, not every day or even every week.

Either you want it or you don't but don't deceive yourself in thinking it happens quickly and doesn't require work to maintain. You didn't make your muffin top over night so don't think it will disappear overnight. Patience and self control. Plus there are many more health benefits to eating a clean diet than just your physical appearance.