Wrong concepts, opinions, rumors, and theories to flatten your Abs - Part 2

1. Fat-Burn Supplements Will Tone My Abs.

Fat burning supplements sure sound good but in my experience they cause more harm than good. Fat burning supplements do nothing to tone or strength your abdominal region. EAT RIGHT.

2. You Can Eat Foods Such As Cookies, Candy, and Cheese as Long as They're Fat-free Versions.

The country it seems is on a fat free kick. Have you ever looked at the labels of fat-free foods? There is the word sugar and more sugar. When sugar is ingested into the body it secretes the hormone insulin. This hormone tries to regulate the blood sugar in the bloodstream. Just remember insulin is a fat-producing hormone. In addition to the massive amounts of refined sugar in these products, they also contain hydrogenated fats.

3. To Have Defined Abs, You Need to Keep Your Caloric Intake to No More Than 1,200 Calories Per Day.

For the general rule is for Women to take in 1500 calories and men 2500 calories. Going below these marks sends your body into starvation mode. Starvation mode will conserve energy by slowing down your metabolism, hence destroying everything you are working to achieve. Therefore, eat!

4. You Should Count Calories.

If you are anal about your caloric intake, count them. However, most of us can get by greatly without measuring a single calorie.