Anyway, you must keep in mind that getting six - pack abs depends largely on
your recent body fat level.
Not exact matches
Recent studies have examined whether some individuals with a
body - mass index (BMI) that meets the criteria for obesity can maintain healthy blood pressure, cholesterol
levels, blood sugar and
levels of
fats in the blood called triglycerides.
Readings can be greatly affected by variables like hydration
levels (since water also conducts electrical impulses), meal times (a
recent meal can skew results), and workouts (taking a reading directly after exercise leads to a lower
body fat reading).
Most studies indicate that leaner athletes may need more protein to prevent muscle loss when dieting to lower
body fat levels.27, 28 The most
recent and comprehensive review, authored by Eric Helms, indicates that lean athletes need around 2.3 - 3.1 grams per kilogram of lean
body mass to avoid losing muscle while dieting.6
Consensus statements from leading governing
bodies generally recommend that carbohydrate quantities should range from 3 to 12 g kg 1
body weight.9 - 10 However,
recent work suggests that LCHF diets that raise blood ketone
levels can increase
fat oxidation rates and markers of health and exercise performance.11 - 12 In addition to increased
fat oxidation, other potential benefits of LCHF eating plans for endurance athletes include improved training and racing energy, lowered incidence of delayed onset of muscle soreness, reductions in exogenous caloric requirements during training and competition, and the reduced incidence of serious gastrointestinal complaints.13 Although nontraditional, an LCHF eating plan approach has been recommended for athletes in a variety of sports for nearly 40 years, 14 and this report is representative of other cases.
Unfortunately, the reality (see
recent Mayo Clinic Research) is that less than 3 % of the American population meet the 4 BASIC healthy lifestyle characteristics (activity
levels, healthy diet, non-smoker and
body fat %).