I find the statement "abs are made in the kitchen" to be more and more true the more I learn about it. I've seen studies estimate that diet makes up about 75% of our physique, while, exercise makes up the rest. Can you get skinny just by eating healthy? Yes! Absolutely. Will you have strength or endurance? No, but this is an amazing start. The average body fat percentage in which the ab muscles become visible is about 12%. This means you have to lose the fat covering them first! No number of crunches or lame ab workouts are going to get you there. Start with your diet and clean it up first. It makes the rest a lot easier!

Your body is part of your identity. Don't lie to yourself if you're not in the shape you want to be in. You only get one life in one body. What you put into your body is what feeds it, what projects it forward. If you put garbage in, you can expect garbage results. If you take good care of it and feed it what it needs, you can expect good results. Consistency is key, don't give up after a month. How long did it take you to get out of shape? How long did it take you to get fat? It takes discipline to get where you want to go, and no one else is going to do it for you. Enjoy food, and enjoy life. I'm the last person here to say you shouldn't eat delicious desserts, but just do it in moderation. Are you more likely to look back on your life and say "I wish I had taken better care of my body" or "I wish I had eaten more junk food"? Small wins lead to large ones. Take care of yourself, because you're the only one who will.