Things You'll Need:
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Step 1
Begin your abs and obliques diet by getting rid of those foods that are only helping you gain and retain weight around your middle. You want to cut out any fried foods, manufactured baked goods, red meats and dairy products with whole milk. All of these foods have a high amount of unhealthy fats and oils.
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Step 2
Several food groups that you will want to center your diet on are nuts, beans, green vegetables, low fat dairy products, turkey, eggs, whole grains and berries. Counting calories or simply eliminating entire food groups is unhealthy and doesn't help you lose weight in the long run.
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Step 3
Focus on eating foods that are good for you instead of counting calories.
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Step 1
Stand straight, with your shoulders back. Place your feet flat on the floor, hip width apart, with toes pointed straight forward. Take a dumbbell in each hand. Bend your arms at the elbows and bring them to rest between your chest and stomach.
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Step 2
Tighten your abdominal muscles and twist your entire body to the right side, a 90-degree turn. Hold only for a second, and then in a slow 180-degree sweep, bring your upper body around to your left side.
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Step 3
Twist back to the center, original position. Now twist 90 degrees to your left side and 180 degrees over to your right side. Rotate sides in this manner for 10 repetitions on each side.
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Step 1
Stand up straight with your feet facing forward, hip width apart. Grasp a lightweight dumbbell in each of your hands, with your palms facing forward. Lift your hands above your head so that they are in line with your shoulders and slightly bent at the elbows.
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Step 2
Bend slowly, without any twisting, towards your left side, keeping your arms in line with your shoulders. Bend into your left side as far as you can, holding in your abdominal muscles. Pause and hold the position.
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Step 3
Return your upper body and arms to their original position. Bend into your right side as far as you can with the same movement. Do at least 6 repetitions on each side.
