Didn't know where else to post this. Has anyone tried the Abs Diet by David Z? I bought the book a few months ago, but it has just been collecting dust on my shelf. Any advice on how to ease into it? How did it work out for you?

Well, I own the book and at least have "read" it, but have not incorporated any of his plans or suggestions. I strongly suggest you read it but I warn you, if you want to really d this diet than I would suggest this:

Turn to page 93 and start looking over his recipes in chapter 6 and consider going grocery shopping and purchasing some of the items youll need. Take it a step further and make something.

THEN start reading. It will help you make the committment BEFOREHAND.

The book is very readable, as well as very informative. Its written to inform you without putting you to sleep.

Chapter 2 explains the POWER FOODS pyramid. The Abs diet BULLSEYE found on page 48 is quick reference to the lessons found in the book, you will need to know those. Good luck

Thanks for the reply. I figured I would try to do something for a healthy diet since I am not too active post-op. I started to run 2-3 times in the past week at about 50% capacity and started lifting at about 50% capacity (shoulder press, tricep kickbacks, pushups, curls and pullups).

In any case, I will take your advice and purchase some of the stuff this week.

STAIR MASTER 45 minutes a day and eat clean...Very Simple!!!!!!

In my experience with abs its essentail core work thats needed. Get the core locked in and the rest follows and you can pump it up with a variety of different ab work outs.

I am doing real rocky stuff at the mo with my PT. - Such as lifting tractor tyres, jumping in and out - and swinging heavy rope to engage the core.

Its working at treat!!!

Spex, I *love* that type of exercise! Good stuff.....a personal favorite of mine is doing sledgehammer swings onto a tractor tire....

AMAZING for your core, obliques, conditioning, and mental conditioning.

All good Than - Get the Rocky IV soundtrack on and a tractor type - you can't beat it!

Check out Youtube for "300 the movie training"!!