The Abs Diet
Tuesday, January 3, 2006 at 23:18 
Jan. 3, 2006— Ahhh, the paunch. It's one of the most elusive parts of the body when it comes to weight loss. In fact, 60 percent of men and women want toned abs more than any other muscular trait. Dave Zinczenko, author of "The Abs Diet Get Fit, Stay Fit Plan," said that people needed to be more realistic about weight loss. The process is not as daunting as everyone thinks. Three or four times a week at the gym is all it takes.
If people don't have time for that, they can do physical chores, like snow shoveling, which will burn 100 calories in 10 minutes to 15 minutes, compared to 20 minutes to 30 minutes of aerobics. People can also climb stairs rather than take the elevator. Taking the stairs is more efficient than working out on the StairMaster, Zinczenko said. But that raises the question: How do you flatten the abs? The average man's waist is nearly 39 inches around. The average woman's, nearly 34.
www.sandowmuseum.comMost importantly, both men and women say sexy abs are their No. 1 turn-on. And men who work out three times a week have 30 percent more sex. In general, exercise makes sex better, Zinczenko said.
"So if nothing else, that should get people inspired," he said. To continue reading article click here.
