I have lost around 4lbs so far in 2 weeks and am trying to cut more. What stomach exercises would you recommend?

I would do some arm workouts as well as multiple types of crunches. Maybe invest in an exercise ball and some weights? Maybe a medicine ball on your stomache as your do crunches to increase resistance, or lay with your legs on top of your bed and your torso on the floor to do inclined crunches.

Post edited at 10:13 pm on July 5, 2009 by nefari0us

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Use the floor. All i do is take some protein shakes, stretch, sit ups, push ups, some pull ups, run a mile, and then tan for 20 min. That should lose some pounds and keep ya lean and mean

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Protein shakes are horrible. Get your protein from peanut butter, nuts, meat... natural things.

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I would say to change your diet. If you're already in the gym moving around, you've already started on the right track. Try eating some fruits, almonds, or eggs for breakfast. For lunch try eating a salad or sandwich. Then for dinner eat chicken breast and some veggies. In between meals, you should try to eat a small snack. I think you could easily maximize your weight loss if you ate foods that burn more easily. You'll notice once you cut out some of the foods you're eating that it will be easier to work out too since the foods you are eating burn faster.

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I agree.  I would definitely stay away from the Lean Pockets, and I wouldn't eat pasta daily.  It's good for you if you're going to burn off those carbs, but you should generally eat pasta the day before you work out.  It's called "Carbo-loading" and it gives you extra energy.

Eating it after your workout almost seems pointless, unless you work out everday.