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Anonymous
It's recommended. If you keep hydrated with water, stick to your 2000 calorie diet (Try not to go any lower and keep it balanced), and keep your regular routine, the cardio'll help you out.
Since the last time you tested your fat percentage said 17%, you said you've been gaining more muscle mass. That's good. I'll just assume you're under 17% then.
At the state you're currently at, I'm sure the fat'll burn much faster than I said. Just realize that it won't start at the abs. You could try concentrating it a little by doing crunches and leg lifts, but it's not a guarantee that your body will start from the abs. It'll probably look to areas with a denser concentrations first, like love handles, thighs, and such.
Consider lots of stretching before and after each workout. Of course it's standard, but proper stretching helps bring out more definition, and could provide you with some slight motivational results. Taking in a full breath and holding it in your stomach instead of your chest for 30 seconds and releasing it slowly is a simple way to stretch the core outwards. There are also stomach vacuum exercises that really work the abs you could look into to further your concentration on your abs. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1hdtnACd8M)
If all else fails, consider the planche bodyweight training. It'll take longer with planche, but the overall increase in strength and physique could be more to your liking.
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