Achieving six pack abs is never an easy task and never will be. Basically it depends on the body fat percentage you have. If you are really fat, then it will be a pretty hard work. Also there is a choice of doing liposuction by which excess fat is sucked out without the requirement of a surgery. The basic methods to follow to obtain six packs for an average individual will be listed below. 1. Anatomy: First of all know the anatomy of abdominal muscle. Every individual. slim or fat, has six pack abs. The problem is that these six packs gets covered with fat in the course of our life. 2. Reduce body fat: The body fat percentage should be around 8% for men and 12% for women to achieve six pack abs. This body fat percentage can be achieved by maintaining a proper diet, avoiding junk food and working out regularly. 3. Food: The food you eat plays an important role. Avoid foods that are very high in carbohydrates unless you are working out really hard. Avoid junk foods, rice, bread, oil, red meat etc if you are really fat enough. Once you achieve a flat belly, you can surely consume these in small amounts. You can include brown rice, whole wheat, vegetables, fruits, salads, fish etc in your diet. 4. Movie stars and magazines: Dont go behind those useless magazines which shows six pack abs of movie stars. The actors have to do it for a living. Their main aim is to show-off and reach to people and so they hire professional trainers with all the money that they have. 5. Exercise: Ab-building exercises are many. You can even google or see them in youtube. The problem is that you should do them continuosly, daily or alternatively because six packs are really difficult to get exposed. 6. Dont get disheartened: Dont get upset if you really cant get a six pack abs. Every individual is different, but aleast be determined to achieve proper fitness than being lazy and obese. Achieving six pack abs is really a goal setting. Determination is what you need in getting it. Dont ever think that getting six pack abs is the ultimate fitness achievement, NO !  It just adds to your fitness and beauty. Atleast try to workout 3 times a week to maintain proper fitness. Keep smiling . . .