-want to kno-w the secret of six pack abs? The truth is that there is no secret. Here is ho-w to get six pack abs in six simple steps.

1 Diet Right
2 Exercise Right
3 Cardio -workout
4 Lo-wer Appetite
5 Eat Right
6 Abs Exercise

Diet Right
Trust me, you already have abdominal muscles. They're just hidden under a layer of fat. Your first step to getting that sexy, ripped look is to eat less. Concentrate first on reducing snacking and -when you do snack, eat highfiber crunchy foods such as carrots or protein bars.

By eating fe-wer calories each day than your body needs, you force your system to start metabolizing stored energy sources, one of -which is fat. Ho-wever, your body defaults to burning easier energy sources first such as glucose (sugar) and simple proteins.

That's -where Steps 2 and 3 come in.

Exercise Right
You have to exercise the right -way to get your body to burn stored fat. That's the only -way you'll get rid of that layer of stubborn abdominal fat.

Start -with a good allaround exercise program designed to strengthen your major muscle groups. You can do simple exercises at home -without any special equipment. Remember gym class -where pushups, situps, squats, toe touches and running in place -were part of the regular routine?

Establish a regular routine of these every morning. Even 15 minutes -will be a big help. do not overdo it in the beginning. Gradually increase the intensity of your -workout and you is much more likely to stick -with it.

Cardio -workout
To kick your body into the fat burning zone, you've got to include a variety of cardio -workouts. once you're in reasonably good shape, start doing things that increase your heart rate for a 10 to 15 minute period.

Avoid doing things -with a steady rhythm like -walking on a treadmill or jogging. Your body quickly learns to ignore these as requiring fat burning and uses other stored energy sources instead.

Instead, do things like jumping rope, play in pickup basketball games, jump on a stair climber, or use a ro-wing machine that varies the pace and strength required in different segments of the -workout.

Running -wind sprints burns -way more fat than jogging, so do not be lazy -with your cardio -workouts.

Lo-wer Appetite
The best -way to lose -weight is to reduce your appetite. You have to be cisful -with appetite suppressants though, as some place unusual stress on your body.

Avoid supplements that include stimulants like ephedra or ephedrine as these can cause rapid heartbeat and other unpleasant side effects.

Stick -with natural products like Hoodia that curb your desire for food -without stressing out your body.

Eat Right
Eating right is critical to burning fat. The best foods to eat is highfiber products like oatmeal, steamed vegetables, fruits, and ra-w vegetables.

These negative calorie foods often require more energy to process than they provide. Plus, their highfiber content cleanses your body and inhibits absorption of fat and cholesterol.

Since your body relentlessly cycles fluids, al-ways drink plenty of -water to maintain proper hydration levels.

Abs Exercise
once you've gotten your diet and exercise program -well under-way, then add some exercises specific to your abs. Start -with leg lifts for overall slimming, then add oblique crunches to sharply define the rib cage transition isa.

Doing these -while resting your lo-wer back on an exercise ball intensifies the -workout and involves additional core muscle groups. Avoid overstressing these muscles in the beginning. Instead, -work to gradually include using -weights to increase the intensity of your abs -workout over time.

Summary
As -with any other diet and exercise regimen, there is no overnight results. You spent years building up that layer of abdominal fat. Getting rid of it -will take some time and effort.

Make a commitment to reach your desired goal and follo-w these six simple steps. And that's ho-w to get six pack abs!