genetic question and then I go off topic- I'm bored

[will7128301]

When I was younger and trying the diets I wondered if I was always gonna have a stomach even with correct body fat have most of the fat in my belly region thus preventing the "washboard abs" idea. Are "washboard' abs purely genetic? How possible is it for me on atkins with a strong workout routine to go from beer belly from hades to mr. fit complete with onboard defined abs? Or will I always have what little fat I have, always be in the belly region?

I have a feeling I know the answer that once diet and proper workout my fat stores with equal out all over the body thus giving the mucles the chance to look toned...The main reason I don't go swimming is I am ashamed of my stomach I don't know what have more waves the water or my belly, I have always swam with a shirt on...I just hope to one day be able to take off my shirt and look tall,dark,handsome in my swim trunks then I will be the ultimate beach bum...wOOt!

I need to find my florida pictures of me I was big then but I lived it up parasailing, trying my hand at steve erwin (jumping on a gator in the bayou - its ok if you don't believe me I'll get my pictures out and prove it!) I have went fishing in the bay, jet skis, scuba diving

I just thought of something if I lose weight man Im gonna have to rebuy all my scuba gear WAAAAAAA but thats a good thing I guess! at least it will be easy to find stuff in my size evne used stuff with fit WOOHOOO theres hope for me yet!

Sorry for going off topic Im bored here at work...

[cmcole]

Nice set of goals.
It's good to have something to strive for as you progress.

[will7128301]

I just wanna be able to do now what I could back then, I was about 50 lbs light and had more energy... I want my energy back!!!!

[Peterlock]

Genetic disposition has a lot to do with how we look and how much we can do about it,

Hence the obvious differences between Brad Pitt and say...myself. Most of this stuff about how we look has to do with genetics I don't know how much we can change regarding bone structure and things of that nature, but I feel pretty safe in saying not much.

Weight however you can change, same thing with muscle mass and definition. I know one of the highest paid personal trainers in New York who used to be 250 pounds, now he has the kind of body a dancer would envy. But he also puts in 4 solid hours of training a day, every day and sticks to a very...very strict high protein high carb diet in addition to working out with his clients - and it took years.

So is a six pack obtainable for you? if you want it bad enough, if your willing to do the work it takes to accomplish that goal then of course you can have a six pack - or anything else you dream of.

Peter ha

[Elizellen]

Don't tease us Will - bring on the gator pics!!

[KRemo]

Are "washboard' abs purely genetic?

No. The degree of ease with which the washboard abs may be attained is purely genetic. The ability to attain them is not.

I think there may be less than 2% of the world that could not attain a 6 pack for medical reasons. But the other 98% CAN. It's a matter of how hard it is for you. Your genes may make it MUCH more difficult for you to get a 6 pack than Brad Pitt. However, it is NOT "genetically impossible". I think some fat person invented the "genetics card" so that they had an excuse to eat junk food and not exercise.

"Well, my genetics won't allow me to ever be skinny, so I might as well eat what I want." :sarcasm

This is crap. Your genetics may not allow you to have a 6 pack without working out an hour or more everyday, but if you are willing to work with the hand you've been dealt, then you will eventually reach your goal!

You know how some people can eat ANYTHING & not gain an ounce, while others have to workout on a treadmill for an hour just for looking at a piece of cake? Well thats the difference.

[will7128301]

Don't tease us Will - bring on the gator pics!!

ok here you go, this pic was taken on the porch of our condo, we were in a Cape San Blas located on the beach next to a bayou, well these guys where in the bayou at night and there was a sign about gators but I never listen, I was catching bayou shrimp and crabs for our supper that night and I shined the water to see two eyes peering back at me odd feeling looking at black water to see two eyes right there. so I had my friend chuck some rocks in the water and when the ator turned I took a leap of faith...Live once so I drag him out little disappoted at his size I was hope for a larger version but he'll do I don't know many people who have went after a gator steve erwin style....he was a strong brute once I had his mouth secured o nthe floor of the condo I let him loose for a bit and he took that tail and struck my leg leg a bruise for about a week and I hardly bruise of curse after that point I had to get back up, and decided to call my new pet "purse" my friends mom asked if I knew any good gator recipes sadly I do but he was wayyyyy too young, but the funniest part was when my friends mom found me my friend went and said HEY MOM COME HERE YOU WONT BELIEVE THIS!!! and she said "What did he do now go find a gator" she came out and went OMG you didnt!! well as from the pic I most certainly did




in the pic Im about 50-60lbs lighter than I am now and that baby fur on my face is now fully grown thats about what I look like now if your curious.

[Elizellen]

What a great story and pic Will.

Wow you are brave - to dive in after a who-knows-how-big gator is not a thing I would have done for all the tea in China!!

What happened to the gator afterwards?
Did you keep it as a 'guard gator'?

[will7128301]

What a great story and pic Will.

Wow you are brave - to dive in after a who-knows-how-big gator is not a thing I would have done for all the tea in China!!

What happened to the gator afterwards?
Did you keep it as a 'guard gator'?

Nah I released him about 30 minute drive away from where we stayed, there were other condos and if a kid somehow went out at night to play...I don't wanna think about it. You could tell it wasn't a big one due to the space between the eyes, I just didnt wanna loose a hand in my loony adventure notice the rope wrapped around and around and around....

Im a strong believer in conservation kill only what you intend to eat, capture and release of young spieces...I was gonna go and try to become a conservation officer but I settled for law enforcement easier to get a job

one more thing, I wasn't brave I was stupid, but at 18 your a know it all, and laugh in the face of danger kind of kid, I just got lucky plain and simple...