If you’re anything like me, then the thought of endless hours of exercise is probably enough to make you sweat. Now, I don’t like working out, but I have to say I like to look my best and like most men, I also wish I had rippling abs. That’s why I’m always looking for ways to shorten my exercise regimen and still get amazing results. And you know what… I think I’ve found the way!

By following a few simple rules and making a few small changes to my lifestyle, I managed to get a six pack that I could only have dreamed of a few years ago, and what’s more, I achieved it in just a few months.

So what amazing steps did I take to transform from couch potato to tanned beach Adonis (well, not quite)? Well, it wasn’t as difficult as you might think.

Here are my killer tips for getting that wavy six-pack, even if you’re a couch potato.

Reduce your caloric intake. I learned to cut back on starchy and fatty foods and replaced my 3 large meals a day with a bunch of smaller meals. By eating more often, I actually lost weight faster than by exercising and eating large meals.

I learned the value of staying hydrated. Now I drink about 2 liters of cold water every day – it tastes great and keeps my metabolism at its peak.

I started doing more cardio in short, sharp bursts. My exercise regimen used to be a lot of work on the bike and some running on the treadmill. Not only was this boring, but it didn’t seem to do me much good, even when I combined it with some weight work. Now my entire routine takes 15 minutes a day and the results have been amazing. Best of all: not a seat in sight!

Early to sleep, early to get up. By getting up earlier in the morning and working out earlier in the day, I really saw big gains. I used to work out at night and couldn’t fall asleep, but worst of all, I would eat when I got home from the gym and then go to bed. By breaking these bad habits, not exercising and definitely not eating before bed, I sleep better at night and have lost weight faster than ever.

So, there are the couch potatoes. No need to throw on that leotard and ditch the pizza (although that would actually be a good idea). Just take a few simple steps and make a few easy lifestyle changes and you’ll notice a big difference in your weight loss. Of course, getting ripped abs takes a little more work, but even that is much easier to do when you’re not carrying a couple hundred pounds of fat with you.