Build Abs With These 7 Diet Hacks!

Who doesn't want a flat stomach? Six-pack abs are the ultimate goal for fitness freaks and fashionistas alike. If only, they were easy to achieve! While most people focus only on exercises to build a six-pack, it is impossible to achieve without complimenting your exercise plan with a diet plan. Whether you eat three meals a day or six smaller meals a day, here are a few diet hacks to help you get those abs faster. 

1. If it comes out of a box, stay away - Cut back on all processed food. Bread, refined sugar, alcohol, processed meats, etc should all be replaced with fresh healthy options. If you want to have bread, look for multigrain loaves, and if you can't drink unsweetened tea, try honey instead of sugar. 
    
2. Mix your carbs - Carbs are often misunderstood. Having a completely carb-free diet is not good for the body, but you should control your carb intake. Plan your weekly diet in such a way that your carbohydrate intake is cycled by alternating between high, moderate and low carbohydrate diet days. It will also help to plan your carb intake around your workout so that the energy produced is used to fuel your exercise. 
    
3. Eat before going out - Parties are not ideal when you're trying to build abs. It is extremely difficult to refuse the bite-sized portions of delicious looking yet unhealthy food that surrounds you. Eating a protein-rich meal before heading out will make your stomach full and make it easier to control your indulgences. 
    
4. Eat slowly - Along with what you eat, the speed at which you eat is also important. Chewing your food not only burn calories but also gives the brain an illusion that you have been eating for long and your stomach is full. Thus the slower you eat, the less you will eat. 
    
5. Drink water before a meal - Drinking minimum of 8-10 glasses of water is a must for every diet. Instead of drinking water after a meal, drink a full glass before eating. This fills up your stomach and makes you feel full faster. 
    
6. Pre-plan - Carrying your lunch to the office is a sure-shot way of reducing your calorie intake as compared to eating fast food or grabbing something from the office canteen. Keeping a couple of nuts and protein bars handy can also prevent unhealthy snacking. 
    
7. Don't shop hungry - If you're in a supermarket and faced with a choice between protein bars and ice cream, it is easier to go for ice cream than a protein bar. For this reason, never shop on an empty stomach.