Why is it so difficult to get a six-pack? Why is it so difficult to get body fat percentage below 10?
I disagree with some of the comments here.Actually getting below 10% body fat and thus developping a very nice and visually appealing sixpack is NOT DIFFICULT but VERY EASY!However, this requires one thing: dedication.Now, obviously there are crazy people like me who goes to the gym frequently and even posts fitness (and business) posts regularly on his Insta (https://www.instagram.com/thekev...).But what about those normal people, students, workers, lovers who want to reach sixpack abs?Here you go:Do heavy compound exercise: Squats, Deadlifts, Pullups, Bench Press - a 300 pound deadlift trains your abs harder than any crunches will doDo 3 abs workouts per week, each consisting of 2 exercises, with 3 sets of 8-12 reps - one targeting your upper and one targeting your lower abs ideallyGET THE NUTRITION RIGHTPoint 1 and 2 are 20%Point 3 is 80% of your sixpack success. Period.Now, how to get the nutrition right?Decide for one system: low-carb, paleo, IIFYM, etc. - there are thousandsmake this your LIFE - it is not about maintaining this diet for 4 weeks, it should be about maintaining this "diet" for your whole LIFEmake sure to read a lot of cook books and watch tutorials on how to prepare easy and fast meals - this will increase the probability of success enormously (50 Fitness Meals That Take 5 Minutes Each)again, it is not enough to have a plan - you must be able to implement it, thus find as easy recipes as possible to stick to your nutrition (for example download this ebook: 50 Fitness Meals That Take 5 Minutes Each)HAVE FUN and let me know on Instagram or Youtube how it went :)Source: https://www.instagram.com/thekev...EDIT: Added picture for reference :)Something to consider if you are aiming for abs but do not have a lot of time: Sixpack Booster - The Most Efficient Abs Workout On The Internet
I want/need to lose weight, but I can't stop eating?
I'm fat. I know I am because I'm about 40-50 pounds overweight. I want to lose weight so bad and I try to eat well and exercise, but it's so difficult. The exercising part isn't too hard since I've found things I really like to do. But it's the eating that makes me so frustrated with myself. For example, tonight at 10:30 I decided to eat a huge thing of nachos for no effing reason. I knew it wouldn't be a good idea, but the evil side of myself kept saying "don't worry, this will be the last time and you'll start eating good tomorrow". The moment I put the last chip in my mouth I absolutely regretted eating the nachos... What can I do to stop this reoccurring cycle of bad eating habits?? This has been happening for the past 5 years and summer is approaching and I'm tired of seeing my downright ugly cottage cheese legs. Please, do you have any tips and suggestions? I really appreciate anything! And please don't just say "uh, just stop eating fatty". Trust me, I say that to myself everyday but it's obviously and sadly not working... Thanks!
Finding it hard to keep my faith - suggestions?
This happens to a fair number of people in their twenties. It happened to me and I was in the middle of seminary. So don't sweat it. First off. Hang in there for a little while. Don't bail on Christianity yet. But, try looking at things in a new way. Check out Christian mysticism and learn some meditative techniques. Try practicing a new spiritual discipline. R.J. Foster wrote a great book called Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth. It's a great book and practicing a new spiritual discipline might breathe new life into your spirituality. You can buy it at Amazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0060628... If Christianity still isn't working for you then start looking at other paths (This is where I went). But, take it slow and easy. Changing faith is never easy and you can end up feeling pretty conflicted. Also find a non-judge mental friend you can talk to about what you’re feeling. Just having someone to vent to can be a big help. Another thing you might want to try is walking into a Catholic Church and go to confession. Okay, I know this sounds weird but priests are really good listeners and many of them have gone through the Dark Night of the Soul so they can be a big help. Just shoot straight with them and if you're not Catholic tell them. Tell them you feel a little weird doing it too. Who knows your higher power just might lead you to the right priest. Another great books are: Care of the Soul : A Guide for Cultivating Depth and Sacredness in Everyday Life By Thomas Moore http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0060922... and: Dark Nights of the Soul: A Guide to Finding Your Way Through Life's Ordeals, also by Thomas Moore. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1592400... Okay I've rambled enough: If you want to fire me an e-mail with more questions, feel free. Peace be with you. Pablito
What do you think is the most difficult (or, unpleasant) part about shopping?
when you can't find the one you're looking for. when you can't choose from many beautiful choices. when you do not have enough money to buy all of the things you wanna buy when you do not have someone who will carry all the stuffs while walkin around the mall when you do not have a car to go back with all the things you bought. when you ran out of money when you encountered a salesgirl who's like in a menopausal period. when the mall's too big and you can't go somewhere else as fast you want to. when there's too many people especially during pick seasons.
I can't get a girlfriend. Anyone have any advice. ?
I can't get a girlfriend. I'm so depressed. First off, I don't like going to clubs or bars to meet women, so I don't even know any casual places to meet new women. Secondly all the girls I've ever wanted don't want me, and all the girls that want me, I'm not really interested in. The women I find attractive don't seem to find me attractive, they think I'm too short and skinny. I'm only 5'7 and weigh 135 lbs. I'm not looking for love, I just want a companion that I'm attracted to physically and mentally. Ugh, I feel pathetic on here asking this question. I used to be really confident, because I used to be able to get almost any woman I wanted, when I weighed 155 and was lifting weights. But I screwed up a good relationship, and lost all my muscle, and none of the women I find attractive find me attractive. It's so depressing being short, I think I wouldn't mind being short if I was back up to 155 or 160 and had some muscle, but I'm skinny on top of being short, and women find that less attractive than fat men. I don't know what to do, I have a good personality, and an awesome sense of humor, but women seem to like muscly tough guys with a bad attitude, and I'm not muscly or tough, or have a bad attitude, I have a sad attitude right now but it's because I'm so lonely, and women don't like that either. I guess I'll have to settle for someone I'm not attracted to, because it seems that's all I can get. Do I have to really eat 5000 calories a day, and lift weights 3 times a week to attract a woman I like, because my metabolism is so high, I have to eat more food than overweight people eat, just to gain a little bit of weight. here's my picture, you can't really tell how skinny I am in it though. http://s437.photobucket.com/albums/qq95/kctocho/?action=view¤t=k613.jpg
Why am I sometimes finding it hard to get an erection?
mmm I appear to have a similar issue to what you have. I find it difficult to get hard with a partner. I find it that if I do get hard and I get up (from the bed for example) and start moving around, I go soft. I find it that if I get the exactly right stimulation and I am relaxed and I trust my partner, then I get hard. Check on this:(medical) is your testosterone level alright? Probably is, but just to mention it(psych) are you depressed, overcoming some turmoil? stress, anxiety?(intimacy) who are you having sex with, do you have strong enough mental, emotional, and intimate connection with them? Do you feel they understand you and care about you?As for me I have not found a way to resolve this but it helps when I see the same partner for the 2nd time and I know they care for me.I usually get off myself during sex. It is something I have resolved to do as my partners don't always have that something that gets me off. But I do. For all its worth, try resolving the above suggestions first, but in the end, accept that what you have is what you are. Once your partners understand that, you will have no issue at all. If you have a new girl every encounter, you can't really make the time to go deep emotionally with them and that could be contributing to your issue.
15 year old, can't get full erection?
I'm a 15 year old boy and recently I've found it much more difficult to get an erection, even when watching the same things I always have. When I do get an erection, it's never as hard as normal either. This has been happening for more than a month now. I'm not obese, I'm 5'11" and 150lbs. I take no drugs, prescription or otherwise, except Ventolin which I haven't needed much. Does anyone have any ideas about this? Is it serious? I'd be really really embarrassed about seeing my GP about it... Thanks a lot!