Need Help Advice tips on Abs and getting them toned!

[z_a_double_k]

OK heres my background and status quo:

Male
19 years old
5 Foot 8
Aprox. 150lbs

Basically, I havn't EVER ran a strict work out routine or ever weightlifted. I have a very average build. Im not worried about stregth or anything, basically I just want to have toned abs/stomach area. I wouldnt say that Im fat at all. My stomach isnt really "fatty" its not like a flab that hangs over my belt, but more of a "beer belly" (i dont consume alcohol at all) but it some what sticks out a little bit. Which seems to be kind of a trend in the males in my family with a big stomach sticking out, but i think thats more so due to age/real beer belly.

A couple months ago I attempted to start an ab workout routine which consisted of........
1st i do 1 set of 10 push-ups and alternate with 10 situps. I then continue to do the sets of 10 pushups, but for the situps i add a 25lb round weight and hold it on my chest. after about 8 sets of 25lb situps i add another 10lb round weight so i am doing 35lbs on situps for 2 more sets. So thats 10 sets of situps and push ups. after that i do like one set of crunches with nothing.
after about a 5 minute break i would run about 1.5miles with only walking for a min at the halfway point. I did this at like 11pm at night cuz that was the most convienent for me.

I dont go to the gym or anything cant really afford the memebership. so at home ideas and tips are the best.

Currently i am working in a sub shop. so during the workout i would just eat lettuce wrap sandwhiches (no bread) without any mayo or cheese. (2 of these a day)

First I would like to know if that was a good work out routine in order of starting to work on toning my abs
2nd i would like to know if eating like that would be a good or idea or not a big deal
3rdly. if that is a good routine, how often should i do it, 4 times a week? every other day?
4th. id like to know what kind of diet things should i limit my self to.
Lastly, ANY ADVICE WHAT SO EVER would be greatly appreciated

thanks for reading and helping!

 

[Sphinx]

Sounds like a decent workout for toning your abs.

For the cardio, try jogging with short bouts of sprinting for 20 seconds every 5 mins or so. Burns the fat right off.

What you're doing is fine though. Just remember to watch what you eat.

If I were you I'd do a few other excercises to get a better physique in general rather than just toned abs, but thats up to you of course.

 

[Polcas]

I don't think that routine is what you need. It may be a good abs workout, but you need to get rid of the fat that is on your abs. What good is well trained abs that nobody can take a look at because they are under a good fat layer? Therefore, you need to burn that fat tissue. If after that you want to bulk up or strengthen your abs, you can do it then. To burn fat, there's nothing better than a good diet along with an aerobic routine.
Basically, you should eat little carbs through the day mainly in the mornings. After noon, you should start eating mostly protein, fiber and healthy fats, such as olive oil. Don't omit foods or eat too little, because that will only make you feel uncomfortable, slow down your progress and make you consume your muscle tissue.
Do some running or cycling when you can and you'll be on your way.

Good luck.