Group: General Fitness & Exercise

Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 382, Messages: 54581

Various general exercise related discussions. Find out what it takes to reach your fitness goals through daily effective exercise. With so many options we try to find out what works best.

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how do i know if its worth trying to get

kc101
kc101
Posts: 32
Joined: 2006/05/25
United States
2008/02/24, 04:23 PM
im 17 years old, 5"1 and weigh around 112lbs. I want to try and get a flatter stomach, that is toned with some muscle showing (not necessarily a 6 pack), but i've heard only people with the right genetics can achieve this. So how do i know if i can achieve this, or if i'll just be wasting my time?
My stomach is a little flabby now, but to be honest up till recently my diet was not that great - too high in carbs.
what do you think?
jbennett
jbennett
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Joined: 2001/02/28
United States
2008/02/25, 05:14 AM
Sure, genetics play a role, but anything is possible through hard work and determination. Change your dietary habits, train hard, and good things will happen.

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--JBennett
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"Pain is only weakness leaving the body."
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yessicarathsak
yessicarathsak
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Joined: 2007/09/20
United States
2008/02/25, 09:52 AM
Anybody can get a toned stomach, genetics only help to speed up the process for some people.

Diet plays a major part in seeing abs though, so you'll really have to make sure to eat a clean diet if you want to see them. Just like jbennett said, eat right, train hard, and you should have no problem.
returnofplex
returnofplex
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Joined: 2007/10/26
United States
2008/02/25, 11:45 AM
I second and third those emotions! Restrict the simple carbs and fat in your diet, and try some strength training to speed up the process. Oh and don't kill yourself with crunches. try an ab routine a couple times a week to assist in the process.
kc101
kc101
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Joined: 2006/05/25
United States
2008/02/26, 02:50 PM
thanks all...you've given me just the boost i needed. I';m going to work reeally hard and hopefully see results by summer!