Fabulous Abs: 4 Diet and Workout Plans for 4 Real Ab Problems

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In just eight weeks, these four women all whittled their waistlines. Here's how you can too!

By Stefani Jackenthal; Photos by Karen Pearson

4 Women, 4 Ab Plans

Abs are hard to tone, first to bulge, and thoroughly unforgiving after overindulging. The key to firming a flabby middle? Finding the right exercise plan. We helped four readers create dedicated eight-week workout routines in order to lose a stubborn pooch, love handles, post-pregnancy pudge, and a too-round tummy. Three of the women followed a mix of cardio and strength moves designed by Paul Frediani, a senior trainer at Equinox Fitness Clubs in New York City; the fourth practiced Pilates with a private trainer. The women also consulted New York-based nutritionist Lauren Antonucci, RD, for healthy eating suggestions. Here's how they fared in the battle of the belly bulge.

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helen_farrel wrote:

Good plan, but only abs workout is not good enough for a lean, fit, sexy, feminine body. A complete program must be followed with workouts, diet, healty foods etc. I found lately such a program from Flavia del Monte and I am following it.The program is called "Flavia Del Monte's Licious & Curvalicious Workout Systems". The results are amazing. To achieve the same positive results follow the link below: http://flaviafitness.info

7/28/2012 12:37:01 PM Report Abuse

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6/27/2011 03:33:14 PM Report Abuse

bckuntz1 wrote:

I think this article is great. It touches on different types of ab problems. And for the record,that lady did have love handles. All different types of women have problems, even the fit ones. I'm tired of fit, healthy women being ostracised because they want to work on a problem area. Its their problem area, not yours.

6/24/2011 11:13:34 AM Report Abuse