Men and women do not have different dietary needs. the weight and BMI charts reflect different characteristics. If you are normal for a female and you want to be a successful CD... bonus! There is so much bull***t out there on diet... my advice... low protein (if you are over 30, if under hit the protein hard - nuts are good), big on veg & fruit, low on carbo... now if you want the traditional ideal man's body... pig out on the protein, low carb, no fat, and exercise like mad! As to the six-pack... most men have a six-pack, it is just hidden under the fat layer... answer? remove the fat layer. Exercise will just increase the muscle under the fat and you will get a bigger waist/abdomen!