1st - Strength training don't help u burn fat. High intensity exercise like cardio only will help u burn fat
2nd - The most of our body fat is stored at abs.. mean ur belly.. so abs training can't be skip if u wan burn fat.
3rd - dietary plan. Just give up rice doesn't mean lower ur carbon intake.. u may eat noodle/bread which providing u high carbon as well.
4th - wat u expect in one month result