[Alan Aragon]

Originally Posted by Ian Kay

No, not with a slack approach. The classic 6-pack abs is nearly impossible for the average person without pretty strict eating. It is possible, but it will take a measured plan that you must stick to consistently. And you must have patience. It won't come in a matter of a 5-6 weeks.

As far as fish oil: you should be taking that anyway for health reasons. I don't think it'll be a strong factor in giving you the look you want though. It's going to be overall caloric intake that does that.

Protein powders, fish oils and CLA will all give some benefits (the CLA will provide the least), but I cannot recommend any "fatburner" pills. Personal experience and lack of reputable evidence has convinced me they are just not worth it for normal people. I've heard a bunch of people tell me that one or other of the pills worked for them, but none of these people were in good shape, or even that thin. They all seemed to be people who had gone from borderline obese to simply chunky. I strongly believe it is largely psychological, and also due to the appetite suppressing effect of large amounts of caffeine. But for someone who is already fairly lean, knows nutrition and exercise, I don't see much value.

Good answer!