Going on an extreme cut, bad idea? Why?

[Svenne]

Ok so, i'm skinny fat at like 18% bodyfat, and i just want to cut down to 10-12% in the shortest amount of time possible, so in 30 day period i'm gonna try to lose 12 pounds of fat, is this an horrible idea?

Workout routine:
Monday: Full body workout
Tuesday: Cardio
Wednesday: Full body workout
Thursday: Cardio
Friday: Full body workout
Saturday: rest
Sunday: Cardio

Diet:
Chicken, salmon, meats, salad and protein shakes.

[gbullock32]

Start with nutrition- learning the basics about calorie and macro/micro nutrients and how they will help you reach your goals, read-

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=156380183
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=136691851
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=129523333

Once you have done that select a proven beginner routine, these are made to give the best results, some good routines would be- Starting Strength, BabyLover's Starting Strength, AllPro's Beginner Routine, StrongLifts 5x5, IceCream Fitness 5x5, Fierce 5, or Coolcicada's Push/Pull/Legs.

Read into those and pick the one you like best.

[Ashe7ia]

You're gone lose tons of muscle if you have any. Also you might hit a plateau sooner or later, i dunno, might work.

As for the diet, it doesn't matter what you eat, all that matters is a caloric deficit and if you wanna sustain the muscle you have then macros are gonna come into play too, I suppose. Cutting isn't a day to day process, it takes time, be patient and don't go on such a drastic diet/regime and you'll see better results, might take longer but it pays off. Also, from my experience, you're more likely to cheat on an insane diet and lose motivation. Just my 0,02 dollars bre.

GL!

[Groce]

if you absolutely insist on crash dieting then do it the right way, google lyle mcdonald's rapid fat loss, it is brutal but it works if you do it exactly as it's outlined

[Svenne]

You're gone lose tons of muscle if you have any. Also you might hit a plateau sooner or later, i dunno, might work.

As for the diet, it doesn't matter what you eat, all that matters is a caloric deficit and if you wanna sustain the muscle you have then macros are gonna come into play too, I suppose. Cutting isn't a day to day process, it takes time, be patient and don't go on such a drastic diet/regime and you'll see better results, might take longer but it pays off. Also, from my experience, you're more likely to cheat on an insane diet and lose motivation. Just my 0,02 dollars bre.

GL!

Will i lose muscle if my strength is still the same?

[darkskuLLz]

Will i lose muscle if my strength is still the same?

You will lose muscle if the deficit is too drastic. Trying to maintain your strength helps maintain your muscle so you should be doing that.

[Svenne]

You will lose muscle if the deficit is too drastic. Trying to maintain your strength helps maintain your muscle so you should be doing that.

Exactly what i was thinking, if i start getting weak as **** that'll be my que to eat more.