losing bf... how much can I lose in a month

[domanmom]

I'm 5"10", 128 lbs lean = 19%bf
train 3 day split then cardio then 3 day split [ legs, bi-tri-shldr, chest-back]

lotsa cardio, righto??
don't want to lose muscle...Can I go from 155 to 140 in 5 weeks?

 

[domanmom]

This is for bikini season and a summer visit back home... weighed 140 when I wuz there, but I've got muskls now and just want them to show a bit more...

 

[new@gettinbig]

That is a lot of weight in a short period of time.....if it is coming off that fast it will probably be done unhealthy and u will lose muscle...why such the rush....weight loss is not meant to be done like this.....give it time and proper diet and u will get there...and who fuckin cares how much u weigh????? its a NUMBER...your bodyfat is what is important ...u want to lose fat...not lean mass....so i would get off the scale and throw out your lil goal weight youwould like to be at and go by your bodyfat....but that is my opinion..

 

[domanmom]

Thanks for the help! I'm doing a 'rotation diet' that has always worked for me. I always lose about 15 lbs. in 3 weeks [ yes, the first 5 lbs. is usually water for me so it is an honest 10 or so]. Cardio in a.m. before food helps, and lifting in the p.m. helps, too.
I stay at around 150 g protein and eat 40% protein, 30% fat and 30% carbs. The % ages change a little as I rotate calories... going for 1000 for 3 days then up to 1200 for 4 then to 1500 for a week, which is like a party. This keeps my metabolism working overtime, as does lotsa water.

Whadda lotta work...
I always feel better though!!

Cutting is new to me and I'm excited to see some results. I've been at this bodybuilding stuff for a year now.