Some cutting questions

[twistedbydezign]

So next week I am going to switch from bulking to cutting. Some questions:

1) What will help me retain as much muscle as possible? BCAAs? Best time to take them?
2) I take a scoop of casein protein + milk before bed. Can I do this while cutting or should I not be eating a few hours before bed?
3) My maintenance level is about 2750 calories/day. Is there an ideal caloric intake range for a good balance between reducing body fat and minimizing muscle loss?
4) Should I be lessening the weight on all my lifts or keep on trying to go as high as I can (i.e. maxing every week)? I am on the Starting Strength program.
5) Is there an ideal type of creatine I should be taking or is regular CM alright? I'm concerned about the water retention in the muscles. Right now I am taking NOZ Full Throttle (yes, it's Nutrabolics, don't flame me on that).

Thanks If you have any more pointers feel free to tell me.

[twistedbydezign]

Bump

[jensen]

keep doing the weight you normally have been doing till its time to move up
creatine monohydrate is fine i used size on and it was great
i think the casein should be with water since you're cutting

[twistedbydezign]

Well I usually mix skim milk with casein before bed, but I guess less calories wouldn't hurt.