Decided against the Palumbo diet.

[chiplin]

Hey guys, I'm trying to cut from roughly 12-13% bf to 7-8% in about 5 months. This goal is easily attainable, and I was recommended the Palumbo diet to try, but it just seems way too extreme for such a simple goal for an amateur. This is the workout I'll be doing until it's time for my trip to Mexico. I love the concept of the high protein as it's obviously a need for mass maintenance, but it just seems like it's designed for extreme bodybuilders looking to get down to 3-4% for contest.

Mon - Back, Chest, Abs
Wed - Quads, Hams, Calves
Fri - Shoulders, Bi's, Tri's, Forearms
Cardio 6 days/week

Monday:
Deadlift x 4 (2 working)
Pulldown x 4 (2 w)
Seated Row x 3 (2 w)
Incline Dumbbell Press x 5 (3 w)
Flat Dumbbell Press x 4 (3 w)
Bench Press x 4 (3 w)
Jackknife x 2
Swiss Ball Crunch x 2

Wednesday:
Squat x 6 (4 w)
Leg Press x 3 (2 w)
Lunges (once or twice a month) x 2 (2 w)
Hamstring Curl x 5 (4 w)
Standing Calf Raise x 4 (3 w)


Friday:
Standing Military Press x 4 (2 w)
Rear Delt Flye x 3 (2 w)
Side Laterals x 3 (2 w)
Incline Dumbbell Curl x 4 (2 w)
Standing Barbell Curl x 2 (2 w)
Close Grip Bench x 4 (2 w)
Decline EZ Bar Extension x 3 (2 w)
Hammer Curls x 1 (1 w)

*** I WILL ALSO BE TAKING THERMALEAN (EPHEDRINE)

What diet template would you recommend ? Keep in mind I want to reserve as much muscle mass as possible, but I want to be nice and lean/ripped for my trip.