The 7 Rules This Woman Followed To Get Amazing Abs

The old adage goes that abs are made in the kitchen, but one Aussie fitness influencer is proving that they’re also made at the dining table.

Cass Hines – the mum-of-one who has documented her fitness journey via @cass.fit.healthy – recently took to Instagram to share the rules she followed to get a killer six pack. She told her 127k followers that she found it was less about what you eat and more about how much is going in your mouth and at what time.

“The food I was consuming on the left admittedly, wasn’t as healthy as it should have been but the bigger problem was my portion sizes,” Cass captioned a snap of her body transformation.

I just prepped in time for a long weekend – what on earth was I thinking?! ? Breakfast – usual mocha protein smoothie. Recipe in previous posts. Lunch – really tried to make this one substantial to keep me full for most of the day. I went out on a whim and made a @curtisstone slow cooker beef and mushroom recipe that my husband spotted in the newspaper last week. It scored a big ??! Will put it up on my stories for anyone interested. Prepped it with green vegetables and spelt pasta which I boil and make on the spot each day. PM snack – Coconut macadamia @bounce_aus balls because they’re my fave. Dinner – always fresh, not pictured Dessert – @noshufoods chocolate cake because I always need something sweet after dinner. Water – the only time I tick off my 2-3L water target is if I use @lean_by_leanne infusion bottle. Water never tasted so good, and the motivational times marked on the bottle reminding me to drink every hour means no excuses!! ??

A post shared by Cass (@cass.fit.healthy) on Jun 7, 2018 at 4:53pm PDT

Cass says she was brought up to finish everything on her plate before leaving the table (“who else can relate?”) and as an adult she found herself picking at her child’s leftovers. This combo lead to consistent overeating.

“I focus on portion control because I truly believe we can and should have everything in moderation. I’m still able to eat the treats I want, but within reason, so watching my portions remains my big focus.”

So I ended up buying all my Easter eggs a few days ago which is about 4 days earlier than I had planned because I usually have NO self-control when they’re in the house… but I’ve promised myself no eggs until Easter Sunday ??‍♀️ that’s the day I’m going to have as many as I like without being silly or stingy ? I think the trick is to allow yourself to indulge a little bit and join in on the fun. I’m treating chocolate over Easter the same way I treat alcohol. Normally I say no to a drink, but no one likes a party pooper!! Happy Easter everyone ??? #eatthechocolate #moderationiskey

A post shared by Cass (@cass.fit.healthy) on Mar 29, 2018 at 1:04pm PDT

She also shared the seven rules that helped her nail her portion control once and for all.

1. Always sit down at meal times. The car is no exception.

2. Eat with no distraction which includes having the TV on, reading a book, newspaper, phone etc.

3. Always try and eat with family or others.

4. Fill a small side plate with food, rather than a large dinner plate for lunch and dinner.

5. Consume a big glass of water prior to each meal.

6. My 4yo’s snacks and meals are not an option.

7. Take my time with every mouthful at every meal.

Sensible advice we can all stick to. 

Sometimes I think its less about what you eat, and more about how much you eat as well as the timing of your meals. . . The food I was consuming on the left admittedly, wasn’t as healthy as it should have been but the bigger problem was my portion sizes. . . I was brought up to finish everything on my plate and I wasn’t allowed to leave the table until I did. Who else can relate? I also tend to pick at anything my 4yo leaves behind on her plate, so these two scenarios combined, can turn into a massive case of overconsumption ? Before I know it, I’ve consumed half or more of her meal before I’ve begun having my own. . . We recently took a 5 day child-free break, and it was just enough time for me to realise that I had started to slip back into that mindless eating pattern. Being just the two of us away, we found ourselves consistently having 3 meals a day, a large breakfast, a medium lunch and a small dinner and we both felt fantastic for it. Since we’ve been back, I’ve been making a conscious effort to bypass the leftover scraps, and be mindful of my portion sizes again, particularly those from midday onwards. I focus on portion control because I truly believe we can and should have everything in moderation. I’m still able to eat the treats I want, but within reason, so watching my portions remains my big focus. . . How I plan to avoid overeating this Winter… . . 1️⃣ Always sit down at meal times.. the car is no exception. 2️⃣ Eat with no distraction which includes having the TV on, reading a book, newspaper, phone etc. 3️⃣ Always try and eat with family or others. 4️⃣ Fill a small side plate with food, rather than a large dinner plate for lunch and dinner. 5️⃣ Consume a big glass of water prior to each meal. 6️⃣ My 4yo’s snacks and meals are not an option. 7️⃣ Take my time with every mouthful at every meal. . . If anyone else has any other tips, feel free to comment below.

A post shared by Cass (@cass.fit.healthy) on Jun 5, 2018 at 3:06pm PDT

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