Beautiful abs: Don't be over-eager

Possibly the most elusive of all toned body parts: beautiful abs. We all want 'em, very few of us have 'em. So when starting a new fitness endeavor many people are tempted to jump in so energetically they actually end up overworking their abs, and then get frustrated when they don't see the results they're looking for. It's good to remember that the abdominal muscles are just like most other muscles in your body -- working them out everyday doesn't give them a chance to heal and grow stronger.

Also, if you're still having trouble you may want to adjust your diet or add in some cardio, because how much you see in the way of results can also be impacted by fat you have around the mid-section -- you may have beautiful abs that are just lying hidden under a layer of flab.

I can relate to that!