Where are My Abs?
Introduction
Abs improve sports performance, prevent lower back pain, improve posture, help you breathe better, and make you look slim.
Difficult decision
I had to make a difficult decision.
Tendonitis has struck my right arm. My knees are hurting. My back feels like it is in dried concrete. As a result of playing squash for over a decade.
The doctor recommended that it is time to give up squash.
I love squash as it is like a physical chess match. It is fast. It is a sport for gentlemen. Rude, brash, loud, cheaters need not apply. If your opponent hits a good shot, you compliment them on it. The adrenaline rush is the best.
Recommendation
The doctor recommends weights and swimming.
Eureka.
Therefore, I am in Chapters checking some of the health magazines. Getting a six-pack is the flavor of the month. Similarly, some magazines claim it can be done in 6 weeks.
After reading the magazine, getting abs in six weeks is a tempting proposition.
I try hard for six weeks and I am sure it is my failing eyesight, but the six-pack does not arrive as promised.
Healthy food
At the gym, I notice a young dude all cut with a nice six-pack. I ask him for some advice.
He eats egg whites for breakfast, oat cookies for a snack, plain grilled turkey breast for lunch, boiled spinach for a snack in the afternoon and grilled steak with broccoli for dinner. In addition, he takes an assortment of protein shakes. Similarly, a few more supplements that help you burn your fat.
So, you mean no pasta, coke, cakes, chocolates, ice cream, and sauces?
Yeah right.
Jerry, a lot has to do with genetics. Secondly, 70% has to do with food intake. Only 20% is in the gym. In addition, Indians win the spelling bee competition, not Mr. Universe. Point noted.
After 30 minutes on the stationary bike and a little bit on the treadmill, I venture home. In front of Debbie and Jean, I strike a pose. Jean said ‘whatever dad’. Debs came over, gave me a huge hug, and said that she loved me.
I dug into the tender butter chicken and naan that I ordered from the restaurant.
Photo Credits: charles gaudreault Alora Griffiths