Hey everyone I'm new to the board and I've decided I need to get this fat off once and for all. I've made up a cutting plan and I'd like some advice to see if I need to change anything. So here goes.

Im 18 years old, 5'10 176 pounds, 18% body fat

I read Gravityhomer's fat loss guide on this forum and I plan to make my meals pretty similar to the examples he listed. In the post it said it was recommended to lose 1 to 2 pounds of fat per week. I was looking at going for 2 a week. Is that too much? Should I stick to 1 pound?

Here is my workout plan. I'm doing it basically just like the example in the fat loss guide.

Monday: Chest, Shoulders, Triceps

Wednesday: Back, Biceps

Friday: Legs, Abs

About 4 days a week I'm going to do cardio on a treadmill or eliptical for 30 to 45 minutes most likely fasted in the morning.

Also I've been playing basketball for fun (nothing real intense) about 4 days a week. Will that mess up anything? Is that doing too much? I really enjoy playing.

Of course I'll drink plenty of water and cut out all sweets and high fat foods.

Thanks for the help!

Please don't cross-post. You already posted this in the Beginner's forum.