Can you lose body fat by just weight lifting and ab workouts?

I have an ab routine that's amazing, but since coming to college I've been doing it a lot less because of classes and such. Basically I want to get slimmer but still maintain muscle mass. What would be some realistic ways to accomplish this?

Thanks :]

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1. You lose weight by following these two simple rules:
1) Use more calories than you eat
2) Eat fewer calories than you use.

In other words, eat less and exercise more.

Lifting weights and ab workouts will lose SOME fat, but not enough. This type of exercise is for building muscle and providing definition, not losing weight. For losing weght, exercises like running, biking, or swimming are better -- even just walking!

In fact, by lifting weights you will increase your muscle size. Since muscle is more dense than fat, you may actually GAIN weight.

2. Weight training helps burn fat, so if you do some cardio too, you will burn it faster.

3. The answer is yes. You can lose fat with strength training alone. It's called CROSSFIT. Very hard, intense but short workouts. The Army is now using Crossfit. Check it out:

http://www.crossfit.com

4. You should do a 30-45 minute work out 3 times a week so you don't loss what you have accomplish and you should be good.

5. Your answer is: Low Carb Diet

Measure your body fat percentage.
Then,
Stay under 25 carbs a day for 3 weeks.
And,
Measure again.

Your body fat will drop 3% or your money back.