The six-week Abs Diet was developed by David Zinczenko, the editor-in-chief of "Men's Health" magazine. The diet was originally written in a way that would attract men, but the diet is extremely suitable to women and it is marketed to them as well. A major selling point of this diet is that there's no starving; that is one of the reasons why this diet has been so successful with men, but women do not like to starve either. The Abs Diet provides you with a plan to eat healthy, yet fulfilling foods.
About the Abs Diet
Despite the name, the Abs Diet can allow you to lose fat and increase lean muscle throughout your body, not just your abs. The emphasis on the abs is derived from the notion that a sleek, svelte stomach is the sign of good nutrition and fitness. Included in the six-week plan are the proper foods to eat to gain the results that you are after, information on portion control, what and when to eat throughout the day and a vigorous exercise plan. "Women's Health" magazine, the sister magazine to "Men's Health," reports that the diet plan will rev up your energy levels while also boosting your metabolism.
Six Meals Per Day
"Women's Health" says that the Abs Diet will help you to "tighten your tummy, slim down your thighs and butt, and gain precious energy." The way this is accomplished is to discard the three meals a day theory and instead transform your food into six smaller meals that you consume throughout the day. The key to any long-lasting diet plan is to be able to avoid being hungry and "Women's Health" reports that this method should keep you satiated and allow you to avoid dangerous food cravings.
Superfoods
While the Abs Diet advocates eating and feelings of satiety, it also wants you to accomplish that through certain healthy foods. Absdiet.com reports that the majority of the food that you eat while on the six-week eating plan should come from its list of 12 super foods. Those foods are almonds, beans and legumes, green vegetables, dairy products, oatmeal, eggs, lean protein, peanut butter, olive oil, whole-grain breads and cereals, protein powder and berries.
No Calorie Counting
Counting calories can be second nature to women; it's something most have likely done their entire adult lives. But the Abs Diet nixes calorie counting, saying that it "makes you lose focus and motivation." Rather, "Women's Health" reports that if you focus on eating the 12 super foods through the your daily six meals, you will have no need to be worried about how many calories you are consuming. Through this method, your appetite will even out and your natural ability to tell when you are full and satiated will kick in.
Alcohol
Alcohol and diets often don't mix, and the Abs Diet suggests watching how much you drink in order to optimize your fat burning and weight loss. "Women's Health" reports that when you drink alcohol your body burns 36 percent less fat.
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