Life is more than having Calvin Klein models' 6-pack abs

That's a favourite joke with my Personal Trainer.

And he's human enough to nod in agreement.

Because if you really want to have 6-pack like those Men'sHealth models, you can only eat carb-free food everyday after 4pm, which means no rice, no pasta, no potatoes, and not even bread.

On top of eating right, you have to drink clean as well. That is to stay away from alcohol and sugary drinks all day.

Needless to say, an array of varied ab crunches that brings you constant pain, plus extra-long sessions of cardiovascular exercises which help you burn fat that covers the abs.

It's a marathon process that demands very strict self-discipline.

No more eating out or drinking out.

Only working out.

No more social life. Or no life at all for faster results.

Worth it?

Maybe. If you've ever heard of "There's no short cut to anywhere worth going".

On top of looking sexy, the 6-pack abs can serve as the most reliable predictors of wellness.

Studies show that a man with a waistline of over 40 inches signals significant risk of heart disease and diabetes, 33% more cancer-prone, and more likely to have obstructive sleep apnoea.

Last but not least, 6-pack abs can improve your sex life.

So, what's your stance now, gentleman?

You still buy (even unwillingly) that "Life is more than having 6-pack abs." or "6-pack abs make you feel larger than life." ?



-Facts and figures from "Men'sHealth BEST ABS", published by Rodale.