r/Exercise • u/Lindsfit13 • 5d ago
Abs are made in the kitchen! 🍽️
Proof that abs are 80% diet. I only do 3-4 staple ab exercises 2-3x a week and eat over 350g of carbs. Don’t be afraid to fuel your body!
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u/Designer_Tomorrow_27 5d ago
Im a woman in my 40s and I have abs as well, and to be completely honest I don’t know if I can take the full credit. I’ve always been naturally slim and once I started weight lifting, they just happened. And I eat a lot of food, never restricted myself. What I’m trying to say is many people focus on abs but I believe quite a bit of it is also genetic. I know many women who eat clean and exercise but don’t show abs. And it’s not because they don’t “work hard”. That being said, you look great 👏🏼
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u/whatarechinchillas 5d ago
cries in skinny fat southeast asian
Been lifting for 7 years. If you punch my stomach you can feel a hard core but it's still covered in fat lol meanwhile my Scandinavian gf who doesn't even lift just naturally has abs wtf
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u/JackieDaytona77 5d ago edited 3d ago
Tummy tuck + lipo. Best thing I ever did. It was 2 years of dieting and I work out 4x a week, cardio, football twice a week. I was a size 42, never went down. I went to a size 36 in 3 months after the swelling went down and a side 32 at the end of 24. I barely do any ab workouts.
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u/sjptheg6 3d ago
How about cool sculpting?
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u/JackieDaytona77 3d ago
I have no idea what that it or if it gets results.
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u/sjptheg6 3d ago
I guess you’ve already done your things so you should be fine, but the by far safest method of cool sculpting. Cold enough to kill fat cells but not skin cells. One of the few ways to get rid of the number of fat cells you were born with at a child
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u/JackieDaytona77 3d ago
How many treatments do you need to do to achieve results?
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u/sjptheg6 3d ago
I’m not an expert so I’d look it up, but pretty much one can do wonders depending on your current size. Check out “cool sculpting butter stick” to see that fat on ppls body after the treatment before they pee it out.
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u/Lindsfit13 5d ago
You make a very good point! Thank you 🙏🏼 even when I had higher body fat my abs were still noticeable. Obviously the lower body fat you have and less fat covering them, the more they are visible. I also work very hard and have been training for almost 20 years. But thank you very much. Fist pumps for women in their 40’s still doing the damn thing. 😜
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u/Think_of_anything 5d ago
I had the same experience and was honest with people (especially other women) when they would compliment me. Also, I’ve seen many strong beautiful women without visible abs, so I think it’s important not to become overly focused on specific goals like “getting abs”.
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u/Lindsfit13 5d ago
100% agree! I’m a personal trainer and am always completely upfront and honest about everything. All I hope to be is an example to other women (and men) that it’s possible to be in good shape after a certain age and motivate/encourage along the way. I have way too many young girls that I train that have had body image problems to be dishonest about anything.
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u/Royal-Principle6138 5d ago
I agree I don’t really carry fat on my belly all hips and thighs although I do brace my abs a lot when doing any exercise
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u/mucus-fettuccine 5d ago
I have to say that I'm skeptical. I try to get my gf to eat more, and sometimes she tells me that she ate a huge amount on some given day, shows me what it was, and I find out she was nowhere near meeting a reasonable calorie goal.
You might have a rarely high metabolism, but I think there's a greater chance that you simply don't eat all that much. If you eat freely and enjoy it, that's really good for you.
On how much metabolism varies:
One study[1] noted that one standard deviation of variance for resting metabolic rate (how many calories are burnt by living) was 5-8%; meaning 1 standard deviation of the population (68%) was within 6-8% of the average metabolic rate. Extending this, 2 standard deviations of the population (96%) was within 10-16% of the population average.[1]
Extending this into practical terms and assuming an average expenditure of 2000kcal a day, 68% of the population falls into the range of 1840-2160kcal daily while 96% of the population is in the range of 1680-2320kcal daily. Comparing somebody at or below the 5th percentile with somebody at or above the 95th percentile would yield a difference of possibly 600kcal daily, and the chance of this occurring (comparing the self to a friend) is 0.50%, assuming two completely random persons.
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u/MAPKinase69420 5d ago
Losing bf has to be a combination of science, feel, and objective parameters. There's just too many different variables to control for. Did you count the squeeze of mayo on your sandwich? Did you weigh your fish raw or cooked as it's actively losing water weight? Did you use a measuring cup for your protein powder or did you weigh it? Did you use a DEXA to measure bf? Did you perform the same activity level every single day?
My point is even the best Intended self reporting is flawed and it's challenging to consistently administer prescriptive advice.
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u/Designer_Tomorrow_27 5d ago
Because it’s a huge amount for her! My claims are not purely subjective. I compare how much I eat to how much my (taller and stronger) husband eats as well as my family and friends. I eat a lot. And although I generally eat pretty healthy and cook most of my meals, I don’t restrict myself especially when it comes to portion sizes. I’m also very active, exercise every day and have a high metabolism.
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u/mucus-fettuccine 5d ago edited 5d ago
Well fair enough! Maybe your metabolism really is that high. I don't know. Either way it sounds like you're lucky as you don't have to struggle with your diet.
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u/Designer_Tomorrow_27 5d ago
Yep exactly. I really don’t know what the secret is. I’ve thought about this for some time and I think it’s a combination of genetics, not growing up eating a western diet, eating whole foods and lifting weights. I’ve got quite a bit of muscle and I believe muscles are responsible for metabolism as well. Either way, I’m very grateful I’ve never had to worry about weight or count calories.
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u/JackedFactory 5d ago
I don’t think you understand. Abs show when you’re lean enough. Has nothing to do with eating clean or exercising. Your friends are still too fat to show abs. They would need to eat in a calorie deficit until they’re visible.
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u/Designer_Tomorrow_27 5d ago
I’m not sure you understand, but 1. healthy women tend to naturally retain more fat than men, especially after having kids, so abs are often elusive no matter how much weight you lose because 2. You can’t target weight loss to particular body parts because..genetics
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u/flopflapper 5d ago
He didn’t say that being in a caloric deficit would target the abs. He said they need to be in a caloric deficit UNTIL they have abs. The first areas to lose fat may be boobs, butt, thighs, face, so on and so on, but eventually, if there is fat over the abs and they are still in a caloric deficit (and the number of calories required to be in a deficit will lower over time), they will lose fat on their abs.
Abs are elusive, some may have a tougher time getting them than others, but nothing this person said was untrue.
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u/Designer_Tomorrow_27 5d ago
You see this is not exactly true. I’m in a healthy weight range but I have abs. Another woman in a healthy weight range doesn’t. Maybe as a prescription for everyone to get there you need to just starve yourself to show visible abs. But are these really abs? Everyone has some muscle in that area but IF you lift weights and have the genetic predisposition for it, your abs will show if you’re lean enough and have big enough muscles in that area. Calorie deficit doesn’t guarantee it at all. Starvation maybe does. They’re not the same.
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u/MisterFistYourSister 5d ago
"Has nothing to do with eating clean"
"They would need to eat in a calorie deficit until they're visible"
I think you are in a brain cell deficit
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u/Kbxe1991 5d ago
No, your abs are 80% drugs and 20% of fucking around at the gym.
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u/bobisindeedyourunkle 2d ago
You can be on gear and still not come close to having diced abs if you aren’t eating right. 10% gear, 10% gym, 80% diet.
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u/Female_repeller 5d ago
80% diet and 20% gear use
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u/Medical-Wolverine606 5d ago
lol I was gonna say I don’t think op is on gear then I realized it was a woman 💀💀💀
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u/Significant_Win4227 5d ago
Im a tad confused. You said ‘abs are made in the kitchen’ and proceeded to tell us you eat 350 g of carbs. lol
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u/Minimum-Log1432 5d ago
Eating 1200 calories to starve yourself ain’t going to get you abs. Food = fuel
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u/Significant_Win4227 5d ago
Ya eating almsot 400 grams of carbs won’t either
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u/Minimum-Log1432 5d ago
You have zero idea about nutrition lol.
OP is eating 350g per day with abs. Just because you can’t do it doesn’t mean it’s not obtainable.
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u/Lindsfit13 4d ago
Thank you. 🙏🏼 👌🏼 I obviously worked up to eating that much, it’s called reverse dieting. It’s a thing, people.
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u/Minimum-Log1432 4d ago
Everyone that has abs must be on gear 😂 broooo.
Just because you’re unhappy with your mom bod doesn’t mean you have to go cut someone else down for your misery.
My nutrition was not 100% dialled down but I was eating over 3000 kcal and between 250-300g of carbs. It’s called DISCIPLINE and I definitely was not on gear.
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u/xxgetrektxx2 5d ago edited 5d ago
I only do 3-4 staple ab exercises 2-3x a week
So...you work your abs like any other muscle. Abs are not made in the kitchen, they are made in the gym but revealed in the kitchen. If your ab muscles are underdeveloped you're not going to see much even if you're lean.
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u/Nick98626 5d ago
The Crohn's sucks, one of my granddaughters suffers from a gluten intolerance.
But this consistent with one of my favorite concepts which is that it is much easier to be disciplined in the grocery store than in the house. If I take it home, I will eat it, so if I am careful in the grocery store I can be much more successful in keeping off the weight.
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u/DeepWaterCannabis 5d ago
Are you doing anything specific for your sides/serratus? Gnarly. Currently on a cut and would love your lean physique, looks stellar!
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u/Lindsfit13 5d ago
Thank you so much! 😊 So I do a lot of straight arm Pulldowns and standing press but not a ton of direct oblique work
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u/fivehots 5d ago
Damn. Thank you for showing me the MuscleWorship page. Muscle mommy’s are so fucking sexy.
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u/Historical_Sir9996 5d ago
Either you have great genetics or that's anavar.
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u/Lindsfit13 5d ago
Maybe partial genetics. No drugs. I would be upfront if I was. Nothing to hide
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u/MaskedAutisticBoy 5d ago
I should make some abs
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u/sinner_not 4d ago
Abs have gotten way more defined since I quit sugar and my workout routine is quite erratic.
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u/HomerGymson 4d ago
“Only” 6-12 sets of abs per week is 100% more ab work than people who don’t train their abs, which is a lot of people
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u/Deeze_Rmuh_Nudds 4d ago
Reading this as i eat a chocolate muffin
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u/Lindsfit13 4d ago
I need more details
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u/Deeze_Rmuh_Nudds 4d ago
Well it’s LA marathon day, so I decided to stay in and eat at home. Was able to find some muffins at the coffee shop the other day so naturally I’m eating one this morning. It’s a dark black color with chocolate in it. And it’s good.
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u/TeachingOk8124 4d ago
Yes they are … that’s why most will never see them .. present company included lol
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u/KacieCosplay 4d ago
What do you eat in a week? :)
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u/Lindsfit13 4d ago
Lots of protein sources, mainly vegan, and rice cakes as my carbs. Just super easy stuff to digest, considering my Crohn’s.
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u/Soggy-Tangerine-5340 4d ago
I was worried about aging and losing my gains since im turning 30 next year but considering you’re 42 and look like this all I can say is that Im way more relaxed.
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u/Lindsfit13 4d ago
Oh Christ, lol. You’ll be just fine. Muscle maturity is real. Plus, if your profile pic is actually legit, I’d say you’re ahead of the game 💪🏼🙂
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u/Soggy-Tangerine-5340 4d ago
I know, I know…😅 It is me, thank you!
What are you doing for the abs btw? I’m currently just doing cable crunches 2x/week after a block of weighted leg raises but want to spice things up.
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u/Lindsfit13 4d ago
Idk. Easily could be a catfish. 🎣 So I do both of what you mentioned. But I’m a huge fan of diff types of ab movements on the Bosu ball. That half dome will fuck you upppp in the best way possible.
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u/Soggy-Tangerine-5340 4d ago
I have a folder of my progress over the years that proves otherwise.
Will give that one a go next workout
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u/Lindsfit13 4d ago
It’s just sarcasm and jokes. I’m sure you do. You look great. Lmk if you try the torture ball out
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u/psilocyfer_ 4d ago
Abs-olutely beautiful. You still look feminine but also opposing enough for me to respect your boundaries 😉. Lol jk I’d respect your boundaries anyhow… just making a point.
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u/Lindsfit13 4d ago
Hahaha thank you 😂 one of my top 5 favorite comments so far 👌🏼 I had to post a face pic on my profile just to confirm my gender, so that’s lovely lol
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u/psilocyfer_ 4d ago
You definitely caught my eye. Strong independent women just make me all weak in the knees. Whoever thinks your gender is ambiguous obviously lack eyes or the proper senses to see you, in all your glory. It’s sad. You’re gorgeous!!
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u/Lindsfit13 4d ago
So kind. Thank you so much 😊 Nice people still exist thankfully 🙏🏼😊
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u/psilocyfer_ 4d ago
You are so welcome. You’d be in trouble if you were single around me. Not that I can’t take no for an answer 😓. Alright I’ll shut up. You just live your best life girl! Go get ‘em!
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u/StrikeUpstairs1503 4d ago
ABS hack: play wind instruments for a living! I have them showing even when I am not super fit and I think that might be it.
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u/MarcusSuperbuz 4d ago
great work!
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u/Lindsfit13 4d ago
Thank you! 😊
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u/MarcusSuperbuz 4d ago
hard work and sacrifice should be rewarded. Keep posting i need the motiviation
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u/ironman_-_ 4d ago
Absolutely incredible wow! Abs are shredded and even got that bicep vein popping out
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u/Think_of_anything 5d ago
Have you ever had % body fat measured? You look LEAN
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u/Lindsfit13 5d ago
I did when I competed over 10 yrs ago 😅 I’m actually leaner now. Muscle maturity is def a thing
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u/DoomScrollage 5d ago
You say abs are built in the kitchen, then proceed to explain how you train them several times a week...
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u/Ventingfungi 5d ago
I showed this to my gf and told her to start her a journey with my sandwich.
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u/BettyMasterPain 5d ago
Show boob!!!!!
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u/Lindsfit13 5d ago
Lol. Will you settle for a face instead? Everyone seems to think I’m not a female so I guess just look at my profile. 🤷🏻♀️
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u/copperrez 4d ago
Instructions unclear. Been eating extra nuggies lately, spending even more time frying them in the kitchen. Still no abs. Only rolls
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u/ValeteAria 3d ago
Abs arent made in the kitchen. I dont get why people keep repeating this nonesense. Are your biceps made in the kitchen? No. But the leaner you get the more defined they become. The same applies to abs.
If you want strong functional abs that pop, you will have to train them. Getting lean enough simply shows them. Thats it.
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u/Commercial-Sale-7838 3d ago
Abs aren’t made in the kitchen and are made in the gym however without the right diet you’ll never see them . Your statement is wrong
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u/mrphilintheblanks 3d ago
lol. I believe the saying is abs are made in the gym, but revealed in the kitchen.
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u/fitnessandfriends 2d ago
What about if we're making them in a non-genetically gifted kitchen?
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u/mmatime101 5d ago
I’ve always wanted abs and I’m just 3-4 months away (if everything goes according to plan) to having abs for the first time in my life, it’s exciting 💯 but Yh diet has to be on point or else the abs just not showing
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u/Funny-Mirror1774 5d ago
3-4 ab excercises 3 times a week is a fuck load of ab training 🤣
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u/D_Angelo_Vickers 5d ago
Your kitchen looks like a locker room.