Amy Bailey: Abs-olutely amazing!

The illusive "abs." Everyone wants a flatter stomach and more chiseled ab muscles.

Did you know, though, that no matter how many crunches, sit-ups or Russian Twists that you do, you will never see those rippling abs without cleaning up your diet? If you do not lose the layer of fat covering your midsection, the abdomen muscles that you are attempting to crunch and twist into existence will not have the opportunity to show!

Desirable abs are made in the kitchen. Reducing sugar, processed/packaged snack foods, alcohol and white bread products are some of the best things that you can do to jumpstart body-fat loss.

In order to flatten your stomach (aka lose body fat!), eat as many vegetables as you can. Limit your starchy carbohydrates and load up on high-quality fats and protein.

Lean, high protein chicken breast, like in the recipe below, is best paired with veggie sides for phenomenal results.

Here's what you need...

4 Tbsp. honey

4 Tbsp. spicy mustard

1 tsp. grated lemon peel

2 tsp. low-sodium soy sauce (or better ­- coconut aminos!)

1/2 tsp. minced garlic

6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Directions:

1. Preheat your grill. If using coals, heat until the coals turn gray and there are no longer strong flames, 35-45 minutes.

2. Combine honey, mustard, lemon peel, soy sauce and garlic. Mix well. Reserve a few tablespoons of the sauce. Add chicken and marinate in the refrigerator for 40 minutes.

3. Cook the chicken 5 to 6 minutes per side. Brush with the reserved sauce, and continue cooking for an additional 3 to 4 minutes per side, until chicken registers 170 degrees F on a meat thermometer.

Serves 6.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals: 183 calories, 2g fat, 13g carbohydrate, 0g fiber and 28g protein.