Why Can’t I Get the Abs That I Crave?

Are you one of the many of people that desire the body that you have always wanted? You’re filled with enthusiasm, being committed to making the life changes and sticking to the exercise regimes to achieve your goal.

But let’s fast forward six weeks and suddenly all the enthusiasm has all but dissipated and you’re overwhelmed with guilt because you have not stuck to your plan – does this sound like you?

If yes, then the first thing that you have to realize is that old habits really do die hard!!!! One can, however, make changes that last.


1. Accept that you will have set backs, for example, you will wake up in the morning after having a late night and not feel like doing your abdominal crunches. When you feel that way, affirm the following to yourself:-

“I enjoy doing my exercise routines in the morning and by doing them, I am assured of having the body that I desire which will in turn boost my confidence”.

But now your back on track with your exercise routines, another problem arises – You are still not eating healthily. You’re at work and under pressure to me deadlines, so you ask your colleague to buy your favourite hamburger meal from McDonald’s. In addition to this - you work such long hours that at home you tend to live on ready made meals from the local supermarket. STOP DOING THAT!!!!!!

Why not prepare your lunch the night before, and make sure that you incorporate healthy items such as wholemeal bread with your sandwiches. Be sure to include some fruit and vegetables to snack on for when you feel peckish during the day. Whatever happens, Please cut out the fizzy drinks- Remember Fizzy drinks make you put on weight, rot your teeth and one can end up developing diabetes.

Always try to prepare an evening meal rather than living on ready meals that are high in fat, salt, calories. There is no point putting your body through that exercise routine everyday only to undo it by not watching what you put into your body. Remember your goal is that you’re body is something that you will be proud to show off - Not to hide in overgrown T-shirts and jogging pants.

Remember to drink lots of water during the day to keep your body hydrated and if you can get around with out using your car than please do. The fact is that in this modern age, people are not active enough.

If the above thoughts do not motivate you enough to make those life changes permanent, then consider this, obesity is linked to diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and stroke. If you are developing a ‘pot belly’, then you are mortgaging your future health as you get older. Take control of your life and stay in control.

Before you know it, you will have the abs that you desire, and the big bonus is that you will also become more attractive to the opposite sex – That must be a reason to stick to your exercise and life changing regimes don’t you agree?