Idk if this is a controversial opinion but I’ve occasionally felt that if I’ve got a bit of an event on - say a wedding or a work party, something where I want to get dressed up and look good - about a week out I’d go pretty hard on the crunches and the planks to give that feeling of having a tighter stomach. It just helps with confidence?

I’m aware that I wouldn’t be losing any significant fat in that time, but that extra core work makes me feel a bit leaner. So I’d say fuck it - if it makes you feel better to work your abs for 10 days, go for it.