If this is your first time on a fat loss phase please remember that getting ripped takes a lot of dedication, time, discipline, and focus.
Diet:Diet is more important than exercise when it comes to getting ripped. You can train very hard in the gym but if your meals consist of pizza, french fries, cheeseburgers, sodas etc. your abs will be just hidden all the time. In order to see visible results and not just muscle mass combined with a lot of fat try a low -moderate carb, low fat, high fiber and high protein diet; it works just fine.

Carbohydrates:Carbohydrates give you energy and fuel your intense workouts. Most of your carbohydrates should come from complex carbohydrates, such as brown rice, whole grains, and vegetables.

Fats: Fats assist in certain brain functions and are needed for hormone production. Important fat sources (monounsaturated and EFAs) can be found in olive oil, nuts and fatty fish. Supplementing with essential fatty acids (Omega-3 and Omega-6) is also a good idea. Flax seed oil and fish oils are good sources of EFAs.

Protein:Protein is the building block of muscle. When you train with weights, you tear down muscle. Protein helps your muscles repair themselves after a rigorous session with weights. Try to get at least one gram of protein per pound of body weight. Eat a variety of protein sources to insure you are getting the full spectrum of amino acids. In addition to protein shakes, lean steaks, chicken breasts, fish and milk are great sources.

Fiber and Water:Drink plenty of water and eat lots of vegetables. Fiber and water are important for carrying waste out of the body.Vegetables also contain powerful antioxidants, which help your body recover from workouts. Spinach, broccoli and lettuce are excellent sources of fiber.

Cardio:
Cardio is necessary to burn off extra calories.The key to making cardio work for you is to integrate it in your lifestyle.Start with three 30min sessions weekly and gradually increase the frequency and duration. You only need to perform cardio at 60-70% of your maximum heart rate to be in your fat burning zone. To determine this number, take 220 minus your age, and then take 60-70% of that number.You have to keep your heart rate at this level for more than 20mins before your body switches from burning glycogen (stored sugar) to burning stored fat.Varying the type of cardio you do will also help eliminate boredom. My favorite type of cardio is running, it`s nice cause you`re not stationary, you can see people, landscapes and breathe fresh air.

Resistance Training:Resistance training builds lean muscle tissue. The more muscle you have, the more calories you burn when you are resting. In addition, weight training is the only way to shape your body. When beginning a fat loss phase, a good idea is to reduce the frequency of training sessions. This is because your body’s energy supplies will already be depleted from the calorie reduction and extra cardio sessions.

Simple Workout Sample:
Monday: Chest/Back
Tuesday: Cardio
Wednesday: Shoulders/Arms
Thursday: Cardio
Friday: Legs/Abs
Saturday: Cardio
Sunday: Rest
Combine these three elements (diet, cardio and resistance training) and you have a chance to have six pack abs and i say just chance not to discourage you but it is very rare to be able to deal with it at the first try.The reason why many competitive bodybuilders can get shredded in a matter of weeks is because they’ve gone on cutting cycles many times before. They already know what works for them and how their body responds to different diets.
Finally, never give up, no matter how long it takes!!