If you want visible abs, be aware of the sacrifices you may need to make.
Be realistic & manage expectations where weight loss goals are concerned…
20-22% body fat
fit appearance & good overall health
livable lifestyle
few cravings due to balanced diet
plans & time needed for meal prep
coaching is sometimes needed to achieve & maintain
1-2 alcoholic drinks per week
1-2 desserts/week
16-19% body fat
extremely lean with 6 pack
good health
few cravings due to balanced diet
maintaining nutrition may be difficult in social situations
hobbies may be fitness related to maintain fitness level
carbs may be limited to after workout
eat dessert/processed foods once every 1-2 weeks
drink one alcoholic beverage every 1-2 weeks
<16%
bodybuilders/fitness models on photo shoot day
challenge socializing where food is involved – need to pack almost all foods
weigh, measure, track food
food cravings due to deprivation
life revolves around fitness/nutrition
limit carbs to post workouts or on high carb days
eat dessert/processed foods once every 10-12 weeks
NO alcohol beverages
health issues can arise: muscle cramping, dizziness, amenorrhea, sleep issues, chronic fatigue, adrenal fatigue, headaches, etc.
Most of the physique athletes you see on social media are in a ‘temporary’ state.
I’d be the first to admit (& I’m sure they’d agree) that maintaining that paper-thin-skin ‘shredded’ lean look is darn near impossible.
There are a LOT of sacrifices involved to get visible abs & you get to the point of diminishing returns – you sacrifice lifestyle for a fleeting image in the mirror.
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Is it really worth it?
Only YOU know because you’re the highest authority of you.
Do what’s right for you.
Just know that everything comes with a cost. What are you willing to trade?
I gotchu if you need help finding the healthy balance 
where nutrition is concerned, let’s talk: https://tinyurl.com/talktoshawna