This is a large undertaking on my part. In the next series of posts, I plan on giving you a complete run down on how to get a flat stomach! Information is usually scattered all over the place and you never seem to get a fully compiled source of information, but that is what this site is dedicated to. There are of course greater detail that I could go into, but these next posts will cover a large part of the entire process. If you follow what I spell out in the coming days, you WILL lose weight and be well on your way to a get flat stomach.

Why you want a flat stomach

Are you noticing that your stomach is starting to get a little flabby? Or perhaps it’s been that way for some time and you have wanted to get a handle on it, but are just now getting around to taking action? At one point in our lives, most of us will have to deal with extra weight gain and stomach fat. For most of us it is just a result of stressful lifestyles, our busy lives, our bad habits, or even just getting older. It may not be your fault, or then again, it may be entirely your fault. But regardless of how you got to this point, you are seeking help in doing something about it, and that is commendable.

Extra fat around your stomach is most often a sign that your body is not burning calories at the same rate that it is taking them in. So the prescription for that is to simply eat less. Ok, ok, I know that is never simple, but that’s the theory anyway. But there is more to it than that. You don’t have to get out a calculator and just count up calories to lose weight, but you do need to make some lifestyle changes. Let’s face it, your current lifestyle is what has gotten you into this predicament in the first place, so logically speaking, how do you expect to change anything if you don’t change anything?

Steps to get a flat stomach

So let’s get to it. Below you will find a sequential series of posts that will go in-depth to each and every step in the process of getting a flat stomach. Some posts will cover information that you will need in order to understand what is required of you, others will warn you of the things that you need to stay away from. But each has important information about the complete flat stomach process. This isn’t something that will just happen, you need to be committed and take the right steps to get it done. So I would recommend reading each post through, maybe even more than once, to get a full understanding so that you won’t be wasting your time or even being counter-productive when you try to complete your mission.

Can you Get a Flat Stomach Fast?
Weight Loss Myths
Exercise Myths
Causes of Stomach Fat
Lose Stomach Fat
Does Exercising Help?
Cardio Exercises
Flat Stomach Exercises
Fat Burning Foods
Foods to Avoid
Bad Habits to Break
Healthy Eating Habits
Daily Schedule

Don’t be intimidated

As you will read on the pages above, this won’t be an easy process, but it also won’t be impossible or burdensome if you follow the advice above. What it may be however, is intimidating. It will seem like you won’t be able to do it, or that it is asking too much. You may wish and hope for an overnight and simple solution, but that isn’t realistic. The process is what it is, there aren’t any huge secrets or shortcuts, but what there is, is factual information and tips that will work if you do them.

Endure to the end

So the first thing you will need to do is to commit to the entire process. It will do little good to just start it for a couple of days, or even for a week. You will need to truly and absolutely make up your mind that this is something that you want to do. Just keep your mind focused on the goal and how much better you will look and feel when, not if, you achieve your goal and your desired results.

Final thoughts

Half of the battle is just getting started. The other half is finishing, but you have to put one foot in front of the other, so that means starting at the beginning. So look through the pages about and take the time to learn. You probably don’t know everything about how to get a flat stomach, I mean, why would you read to the bottom of this page if you already know it all? So you have to go into this with the understanding that you don’t know everything, but that is ok. What is on these pages is easy to understand information that will give you the steps and tools that you need to finally get a flat stomach. So what are you waiting for? It’s time to take the first step…

One of the best ways to tone your stomach is to do exercises that involve your legs. Many people don’t put the two together, but your leg movements are directly connected with your stomach muscles, especially for your lower stomach. Here is a simple exercise that can maximize your effort for stomach toning.

‘Leg Lifts’ Exercise Steps:

• Lie flat on the floor with your legs stretched out.
• Place your hands and arms at your sides, you will not use them.
• Tilt your head off the ground slightly then lift your legs together off the ground until they reach a 90 degree angle.
• Then slowly lower them back down. Repeat process.

This exercise can really be effective if done right. It uses your legs to contract your abdominal muscles for stomach toning. This is a relatively simple exercise that only requires floor space. So take advantage of its ability to give you good results with minimal effort.

This is another simple exercise that you can do. We all know the advantages of the basic ’stomach crunch’. It is probably the most common and thought of stomach exercise. It is so because it can deliver consistent and prominent results. But it is generally a more difficult exercise to do that requires a lot of effort for it to pay off. So here is a twist on the stomach crunch, it is called the ‘reverse crunch’.

• Lie on the floor, with your head just off the ground
• Let your legs lay out straight, off the ground
• Bend your legs back with your knees moving towards your head
• Return to starting position, rinse, wash, repeat

This version of the crunch is done so that instead of moving your upper body toward your legs, you move your legs towards your head and upper body. This probably isn’t as effective in the long run as the original stomach crunch, but it is certainly easier. It is a solid simple exercise that delivers quality results

You lead a busy life and you can’t always seem to find time in your weekly schedule to commit to a regular exercise routine. And let’s admit it, it is a tough think to do. You most likely run around through all day and you may not have the time or may not be in a location that will allow you to exercise properly.

But you need to make the time to get this done. And most likely, you have the time, you just may not recognize it or haven’t slightly shifted other things around to make this happen.

Motivation is a huge factor in getting around to do something. It’s easy to say you want to do something, but we both know that won’t make it happen. You need to actually take the steps to accomplish it. And often times, getting started is the hardest part. You need to remember why you want to do this! this is about getting healthier, looking better, improving yourself! If you keep this in mind and constantly remind yourself why you are doing this, that will make the process that much easier AND more successful.

Ok, so when can you find the time to exercise regularly? Well, for these simple exercises, it isn’t a bad idea to do them 5 days a week with a rest day after every 2 days of exercising. So that would be two days of exercise followed by a day off. Now, when should you do them during the day? Well, this is something that will vary for each and everyone of us. Some people like to start the day off with a brisk exercise regiment, while others prefer to finish the day off with a refreshing exercise routine. It’s really up to you, perhaps you can even find time throughout the day to get these done.

It isn’t important WHEN you do them throughout the day, it is important that it just gets done. Remember, this is about improving yourself and attain the goals that you have set. These simple exercises we’ve been talking about can be a good start at accomplshing them, but the resposibility is on you to commit to doing them.

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Here is the third in my series of simple exercises. Remember, these exercises are meant to be relatively easy so that they can be done by anyone with limited effort and time, but to still give effective results.

‘Hands VIA Knees’ Steps:

• Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and the soles of your feet flat on the floor. Have your arms stretched out in between your legs.
• Lift your upper body off the ground, with your head towards your knees, like you would with a sit-up. Keep your legs and arms from moving.
• Return to starting position. Do 15-20 reps, or until tired.

Do the lifting off the ground with your ab muscles. This will take some concentration as you will want to use your arms or back to do the lifting.

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