Every guy dreams about having six-pack abs, but for most it remains just that – a dream. Why are ripped abs so hard to attain? For one thing, many men go about it the wrong way. Crunches alone will never give you that defined six-pack you’re hoping for. Exercise psychologist Kelli Calabrese states “A lean midsection takes a combination of good nutrition, cardiovascular conditioning, and abdominal training.”

A war exists inside the mind of every man.  On the one side, he wants the ripped 6-pack abs he sees guys showing off on the cover of magazines.  (Think Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino.)  Competing against his desire for a lean physique is the desire for food and a fundamental lack of interest in exercise.  So what’s a guy to do?  Simple lifestyle changes and weight loss tips can help you lose that gut and get in shape.