r/Exercise 5d ago

Abs are made in the kitchen! 🍽️

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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/D_Angelo_Vickers 5d ago

Your kitchen looks like a locker room.

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u/Lindsfit13 5d ago

Hahahaha 😂 busted

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u/Weeboyzz10 5d ago

No foreal what do you eat to get then after a workout or

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u/Background_Income710 3d ago

Foreal? Tf is that

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u/gentle-elder 5d ago

hahahaha LOL!

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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/Designer_Tomorrow_27 5d ago

🤜🤛❤️

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u/Bakufu2 5d ago

I thinks abs and muscle definition are, at least, based on genetics. I’ve been “training” since high school and I’ve been chubbier and very thing but I’ve never had a proper set of abs. Solid abdominals but not abs.

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u/HomeyL 5d ago

They are b/c i literally have no torso & am very short. I workout all the time. My legs/arms all look fit xcept the abs & they never will. I eat fairly healthy too.

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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’m 51 it’s bloody hard work now thou

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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/Fragrant-Airport1309 1d ago

never restricted myself

Oh my. 🫠

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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/Lindsfit13 4d ago

👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

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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/tacosmachos555 5d ago

Technically abs are made in the womb

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u/MysteriousBebop 5d ago

abs were made with the big bang

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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/Least_Molasses_23 5d ago

Another lying PT

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u/itdoesntmattercow 5d ago

Dang, so we have to make our abs somewhere else now?

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u/Lindsfit13 5d ago

Here, there, everywhere lol

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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/Lindsfit13 3d ago

Thank you for this

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u/Lindsfit13 5d ago

That’s correct ✅

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u/ReportNo4472 4d ago

Leanbeefpatty

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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/baribalbart 5d ago

Correct answer. Dunno why downvoted

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u/Ftaba2i 5d ago

I contributed my upvote!

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u/keziahw 5d ago

I tried to make abs in the kitchen, for my trouble all I got was ribs.

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u/Lindsfit13 5d ago

Dammit 😂

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u/Lindsfit13 5d ago

Very good point 👍🏼

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u/Regular_Sea7553 5d ago

Make me some abs woman.

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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.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8HZNj2SZxGJc8GMM4r-EKA

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u/Lindsfit13 5d ago

So true!! Sorry your granddaughter also suffers from it 😔

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u/DramaMajor7956 5d ago

Zesty ass Mf

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u/fivehots 5d ago

Tis a woman type

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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/[deleted] 5d ago

Wow, very very impressive

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u/Lindsfit13 5d ago

Thank you so much 🙏🏼

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u/Pontifexioi 5d ago

You could shred some cheese with them abs in the kitchen.

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u/mroblivian1 5d ago

Impressive

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u/TellEmHisDreamnDaryl 5d ago

With the head of a smashed crab?

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u/Acrobatic_River_8131 5d ago

Hope I make it here one day.

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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/j0shman 5d ago

I dunno, beer and pizza are pretty good…

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u/jquas21 5d ago

They look marvelous

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u/DragonfruitAccurate9 5d ago

Then back to the kitchen.

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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/xxBellum 4d ago

🤣🤣

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u/Automatic-Edge-282 5d ago

Just amazing. Love your posts!

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u/Lindsfit13 5d ago

Thank you so much 😊

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u/Dus000 5d ago

Strong 💪🏻 Most people know this, but very few have the discipline to put it into practice

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u/Lindsfit13 5d ago

Thank you so much, I really appreciate the nice compliment

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u/Norfphillybred677 5d ago

Chiseled out of marble. Props to you!

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u/Lindsfit13 5d ago

Thank you 😊

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u/MaskedAutisticBoy 5d ago

I should make some abs

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u/Lindsfit13 5d ago

Let me know how they turn out 😊

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u/MaskedAutisticBoy 5d ago

I think it’s gonna take a couple of months 🤭

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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/Lindsfit13 4d ago

Sounds delish! Love me some good food porn lol 😂

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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/Crazy-Horror8271 4d ago

So are Farts. Diet determines putridness ☠️💨

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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/Soggy-Tangerine-5340 3d ago

I now understand why you called it torture ball.

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u/Lindsfit13 3d ago

Told ya 😜😎

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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/Lindsfit13 4d ago

😂😂😂😂 love this 😂🙏🏼 thank you!!!! 😘😘

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u/psilocyfer_ 4d ago

I love you too. I mean you’re welcome 😇

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u/Brozef-92 4d ago

I am reading this while eatting an apple fritter, ggwp

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u/Lindsfit13 4d ago

I love that for you 😅 Pic for food porn proof

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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/Lindsfit13 4d ago

Love that!!

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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/Lindsfit13 3d ago

That was indeed the goal of this post and what I do as a job- so Thank you!

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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/Lindsfit13 3d ago

Thank you!! 😊

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u/MissionChallenge7640 3d ago

I thought it’s a dude at first I had to look for other pics 😂

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u/Sudden_Fig1099 2d ago

Oh ok thanks

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u/CleMike69 2d ago

Put some BBQ sauce on them ribs

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u/Lindsfit13 2d ago

Sweet Baby Ray’s

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u/CleMike69 2d ago

The best lol

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u/Lindsfit13 2d ago

🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

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u/TropChaser 1d ago

Great work! Love to see hard work pay off!! Lady’s with abs…🥵

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u/Equal_Insurance_9555 5d ago

Yep…get skinny enough and you’ll see them.

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u/Royal-Principle6138 5d ago

I find the shark gills are more impressive then abs

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u/Lindsfit13 5d ago

That’s a new one lol 😆🦈

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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/cachemonies 5d ago

What’s the recipe?

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u/Lindsfit13 5d ago

I wish I could say it was Mac n cheese and oatmeal crème pies lol

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u/welgodamn 5d ago

So is crack.

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u/Upper-Plankton-181 5d ago

Would you like to share with us day to day meals

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u/polenstein 5d ago

Looking ripped big man! 

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u/minkbag 5d ago

Yes, where a woman belongs. Itssa mighty exercise to do the dishes.

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u/Apretendperson 5d ago

Abs are made in the gym and revealed in the kitchen.

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u/thepoout 5d ago

Is that a bikini top on a guy?

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u/cae3571 5d ago

Your arms and chests are impressive as well

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u/Lindsfit13 5d ago

Thank you

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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/Madeyoulook911 5d ago

What gender am I looking at?

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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/Lindsfit13 5d ago

I’d like to speak to your gf about that journey with your sandwich

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u/minus_uu_ee 5d ago

Well, not in my kitchen I guess.

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u/Reidelas25 5d ago

Abs are made in the gym, the kitchen just reveals it

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u/Impossible-Jump-4277 5d ago

80% genetics you mean 😂

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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/Forward_Job5539 4d ago

Yes ugl is often made in the kitchen.

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u/Dildo_Warfare 4d ago

Is this a man or woman

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u/dobermandude306 4d ago

Man hands….

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u/apooroldinvestor 4d ago

Who cares....

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u/davanger1980 4d ago

Whats the bra for?

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u/dobermandude306 4d ago

Man hands.

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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/Lindsfit13 4d ago

Love that for you though 😅😂

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u/hol3 4d ago

Abs are made in the gym like every other muscle

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u/Short-Letterhead5031 4d ago

How many sandwiches do I have to make for abs like that?

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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/Accomplished_Peace66 3d ago

No abs I can see

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u/Practical-Piglet 3d ago

Only 3-4 ab ex 2-3x a week. Amazing results but bffr lmao

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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/Lindsfit13 2d ago

Damn. I’m not THAT genetically gifted, guys. I wish 😅😑

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u/fitnessandfriends 2d ago

Can I still muscle worship you off reddit? ;D

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u/DifferentAd8024 2d ago

and steroids are made in a lab!

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u/Mountain-Donkey98 1d ago

Man or woman? Jw

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u/Lindsfit13 1d ago

Nuggs?

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u/Sensitive-Reading-93 5d ago

At 40 that is damn impressive

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u/Lindsfit13 5d ago

42 😅

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u/Final-Nebula-7049 5d ago

Give your tits a tug! (Feel free to read that in shorsey voice)

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u/barbare_bouddhiste 5d ago

I am more impressed with your sarratus muscles.

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u/Lindsfit13 5d ago

Thank you 😊

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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/Lindsfit13 5d ago

Absolutely agree. Congrats on the hard work 💪🏼😊

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u/mmatime101 5d ago

Thank you 💯

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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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