Both Tom and Erin agreed with the "abs are made in the kitchen" adage: you probably won't see your abs if you don't eat a healthy diet, but exercise is important as well. Even then, depending on your body type, getting a sculpted midsection can be tough; other, less controllable factors come into play, like hormones and genetics.
Still, Erin said, "we are all capable of having a leaner body type with proper diet and activity." Consistency with your workouts and healthy eating is key, Tom added. And studies show that combining the two aspects — a healthy diet and exercise — will get you the best weight loss results, which can get you closer to a flatter belly and more visible abs, both in and out of the kitchen.
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