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What To Eat for 6 Pack Abs!

I can't stress enough the importance of nutrition as part of your healthy lifestyle.  You can work out as much as you want but if you follow it up with a cheese burger everyday you aren't going to get that six pack(duh).  If your goal is to lose body fat and get lean enough to see all those muscles you are building you must eat right.  But what is eating "right"? There are SO many books, websites, shows and articles about diet and nutrition, it's no wonder most people throw up their hands and give up or choose an unsafe crash diet. I wanted to share with you what I eat on a day to day basis to give you some sort of starting point.  Your nutrition plan will likely differ but at the very least you can see what types of food can help you get lean.  Please note that I am not a nutritionist(yet) but it's what has worked for me after much research.  Goals for my daily nutrition are to stay as lean as possible while providing my body with enough calories to support heavy workouts and sustain muscle.

Please be sure to change the portions to meet YOUR caloric intake needs.  It's based on weight as well as activity level and age.
Go to this website for your caloric recommendation- http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm

I eat a low carb diet(again not for everyone) but it works for me.  I "cycle up" or switch to a carb heavy day about every 5 days(I've included a meal plan for this day too).  I believe this keeps my metabolism burning hot and torching that fat! Everyone's bodies are different and it may take some experimentation to find the best nutrition plan for you.  Bottom line is this-eat as clean as possible.  This means eating minimally processed foods, straight from the source.  Fresh meat, vegetables and fruit. If you do buy something in a box read the ingredients label.  Do you know what everything is? If not, chances are you can make a better choice.

Ok, so after all the disclaimers let's eat! Be sure to also review my Eating 101 for other guidelines to get into the best shape ever! 
Low Carb Meal Plan #1
Breakfast
Fage 2% Greek Yogurt
¼ Cup Rolled Oats

Mid Morning
4 oz Chicken Breast
¼ Cup Brown Rice
1 Cup Roasted Zucchini

Lunch
4 oz Chicken
1 Cup Broccoli

Mid Afternoon
1 Can Tuna
2 Cups Lettuce

Dinner
4 Egg Whites
1 Cup Spinach
2 Tablespoons Salsa

Evening
5 Oz 99% Fat Free Ground Turkey Breast
1 Cup Green Beans
1 oz Sweet Potato
1 oz Avocado

Snack
¼ Cup Almonds
Post Work Out
Protein Shake

Totals-1370 Calories
Carbs-72 Grams (20%)
Protein-191 Grams(55%)
Fat-38 Grams(25%)

Low Carb Meal Plan #2
Breakfast
4 Egg Whites
¼ Rolled Oats

Mid Morning
Fage 2% Fage Yogurt
2 TB Peanut Butter
1 Piece Ezekiel Bread

Lunch
Chicken
Roasted Zuchinni
1 oz Sweet Potato

Mid Afternoon
5 oz Tuna
Salad

Dinner
4 Oz Extra Lean Turkey or Tuna
Salad

Evening
4 Oz Chicken
1 Cup Broccoli
2 oz Avocado

Snack
Protein Shake

Post Work Out
Protein Shake
Totals-Calories-1448 (+50)
Carbs-67 Grams(20%)
Protein-202 Grams (55%)
Fat-40 Grams (25%)

High Carb Meal Plan
Breakfast
4 Egg Whites
2 Pieces of Ezekiel Bread

 Post Workout
Protein Shake
Grapefruit

Mid Morning
¼ Cup Rolled Oats
1 Cup Blueberries

Lunch
3 oz Chicken
¼ Cup Brown Rice
1 Cup Green Beans

Mid Afternoon
2 Rice Cakes
1 Tbs. Peanut Butter

Dinner
¼ Cup Rolled Oats
½ Cup Almond Milk

Evening
3 oz Turkey/Shrimp
½ Cup Quinoa(measure cooked)
Asparagus

Snack
(Best thing EVER, click for recipe)

 Totals-1387 Calories
Carbs-175 Grams (50%)
Protein-124 Grams (35%)
Fat-22 Grams (15%)

 Here's another article for further reading if you'd like! http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/6-pack-abs-diet-strategy-that-gets-results.htm

I wish you all the best of luck in getting that lean devious-ly fIT bod you want. You got this!
XO,
Kristin Want a FREE 5 Day Meal Plan!? Download Now!

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