You want to get "super freak shredded" without losing muscle.... In 8 weeks.
Sorry.... There isn't any miracle diet that's going to give you the results I think you're looking for.
Genetics, body type, age, gender, starting point, metabolism.... They all play a factor in your results.
If it was easy, everybody would do it.
No pill, no powder, no gimmick, not even drugs can match years of hard work.
But, to at least address your question,...
Best approach would be: keep protein intake high, to preserve muscle.
Shun the cardio in favor of the weights.
NO SUGAR.
Garbage carbs need to go.... Breads, pasta, cakes, cookies, etc.
Be consistent.
Your effort will determine your results.
No alcohol.
Judge your progress by the mirror and how your clothes fit.... Not the scale.
Lastly, every person responds to training/diet differently.
What I do won't work for most people.
What somebody else does won't work for me.
Your body is like a combination lock.
You have to find out what your combo is to unlock it's potential.