The chiseled washboard midsection that seems to grace the pages of every health and fitness magazine at the supermarket makes men stand there, staring at the photo while wondering if that is really possible. Some just  give their belly a little pat, smile while shaking their head, and move on to the chips aisle in search of some garden salsa and a long sleeve of Pringles; however, others find the idea of flattening out their curving stomach as challenging, something they might just be able to do.

Then the process begins. They may just buy that magazine that stopped them in their tracks, or they may grab one of the others claiming on its cover to show you the secret to a rock-hard stomach in only six weeks. Off to the healthy side of the store for some broccoli, spinach, and egg whites, and then home to do some type of workout.

Then, after that, it all depends. Some stay motivated and see results. Others fall off the wagon quickly and live life until they get re-inspired to try again. Yet, then there is the group that keeps working but experiences little in the way of rewards.

Its for these guys that I have written this piece.

I know that I have been driven by a number of ideas to get and stay in shape, and I too have had some difficulties with keeping on the straight and narrow. But, in all my time with exercise fads and disciplines, the most frustrating moments have happened recently, as I have crept ever closer to forty.

You see, the body doesnt respond the way it used to — this I know for sure. Its not that it cant, generally speaking, its just that things have changed. Therefore, so must you. Expecting the same results you had ten years before is a recipe for pure disappointment, and a one-way ticket back to the hot wings bar.

So, keeping this idea in mind, these are a few of the pitfalls I have encountered. Since realizing them and taking a few steps to control, if not completely remedy, them, I have found the fitness results I want.

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