When do you finally get to see results? I've been strength training and eating clean for the most part for the last 4 years ... and not a single ab seems to be nearby. Am I supposed to be more patient, or do some people just never get to live that six-pack life? If there are women here who were on the chubbier side and have managed to get abs, what's been your journey? How long did it take you to get there?

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

It's a slow, long game, sister. Keep going, you'll definitely get there. You could maybe add a week of ramping up the intensity or going on a cut, since fat loss is your goal. Of course, do it in a healthy manner with guidance. It's not so easy to get abs, everyone would have them if it was easy. Personally, it took me about 5 years, of which three were just me trying to come down to a weight that was desirable, and the remaining two, I dedicated to shredding. I got help from a PT too.

Check your cortisol levels and sleep quality. I worked my ass off with little to no result. You might want to consult a lifestyle doctor. That’s what I did and it’s working.

It takes me 3-4 months of hard dieting to get visible abs. I stay in decent shape year round, but if I want to get abs, I have to track calories and macros and up my cardio since it's all about lowering body fat percentage.

My question is are you solely focused on visible abs? That can be a whole lifestyle just for the sake of it. For that specifically, there are a lot of other factors at play besides you working your butt off at the gym! Think of hormones and genetics. To each their own and I commend you on the goals, but also encourage you to see the other results you are probably getting too!

Related Posts

My remit quadrupled+ in a recent re-org with no increase in pay/promotion, my new director is new to the company and was zero help, and I was passed over for recent promotion during the comp cycle. The new director essentially began shutting me down any time I ask for clarity in my career progression. Now they have taken credit for the project I’ve been building over the past year+ without giving me props whatsoever to higher ups. What is the best plan of action here?

like

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tgc.greatcoursesplus

The courses here would help with self-development.

like

I’m looking to buy a home and was wondering how the visa situation impacts your rate. How high can it go if you at least have good credit and the 20% down payment?

My kid was born outside of us, and will be on h4 visa upon return to the us. What insurance plan should I get for him, 2yr old, thanks

For those who petitioned for your parents to come to the US, what health insurance plan did you purchase for them? Thank you!!

likehelpful

I’m a new analyst at an IB group. I’ve felt that I’ve done well my first month or two and delivered higher quality work, but I feel that lately I’ve been slipping up the past few weeks given the intensity of the deal as well as having multiple peripheral work streams. It also doesn’t help the second year analyst quit so I don’t necessarily have a resource to lean into. (Cont.)

like

Can’t decide between Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh city for 5 days in Vietnam. Also is it necessary to join a tour group? Thoughts?

Does anybody know if it is true that Kearney’s compensation is structured as “only” base salary with no bonus at entry level?

like

Anybody use Axial marketplace? Thoughts on quality from buy side? Any other alternative marketplaces you look to?

like

Any good resources to prepare for technical accounting or SEC reporting interview? Thanks !

like

Recs for apartment cleaning service in center city?

like
likehelpful

Do they send out an email for stage 2 completion? If yes, how long after joining?

like

One of my friends works as a Director in Nagarro. She has been there for 7 years and has a CTC of 42 with total yoe 17. Per current trend this is low even though she is a constant top performer. She says that even though delivery people play a pivotal role, they are not paid well. In her team, she sees technical people earning 45-50 at 10-11 yoe. So the factor is 2.5 for delivery vs 4.5 to 5 for technical roles. Per her, this is quite common in Nagarro & she is not an outlier. ctd in comments

likehelpful

Hi Fishes,

I have given interview for salesforce dev position in IQVIA and all the three rounds were completed on 10Feb after that I didn't got any communication from recruiter , how many days it usually takes and I am in notice period and it is going to next month..

Will I get an offer from them before the end of next month?

like

Hi All, people from IQVIA can you please guide me what is the difference incentive bonus and sales bonus. Is incentive bonus a fixed part of the salary?

like

Hi Fishes, I've accepted offer from Accenture from their portal.. But now got new offer from EY and wants to join at EY. So how can I tell Accenture Accenture India that I'm not going to join them. Rather than not showing up on the date of joining? Can you please guide me? How do I let them know? My talent coach is not reachable

like

First business trip in 20 months. TSA agent yelled at me for nonsensical reasons. I almost cried. I was worried things would change, but they are just as dehumanizing as always. Felt like home.

likefunnyuplifting

Uber Eats Wrapped. A summary of all the stress eating you did while working from home…

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal