Need help with workout

[ShowDown365]

I have never really worked out in my life. I mean I have done push ups etc... but never gone hardcore with it. I have always afraid to ask people at the gym for guidance so I really hope someone can help me.

I am 5'7, 160lbs. I do not know my BF% but I am starting to get a small beer belly. I have always been atheltic and thin but the past 2 years I have been adding weight and not the good kind.

I dont know what foods to eat, what kind of workout to do, what kind of supplement I should take, what kind of food to eat.

I mean I am really hoping someone can get pretty specific with me. Like workout types, reps, time i should be spending at gym, how many days a week. How much I should be eating a day and maybe a good meal plan.

I dont want to be a giant but I want to have nice abs, arms, chest and legs. Another memeber Jim230027 has a pic on his profile and thats exactly what I want. That type of body. Good size but able to move and be athletic.

Please help? I need guidance!

[ShowDown365]

Ok, I probably should have done some research before posting. Guess I got a little excited and carried away.

I think I prefer more of a carved and cut look. I found this tutorial on what to eat but I think this guy might be far bigger then me lol. It involved a ton of chicken, which is good because i love chicken. Protein shakes etc...I dont want this process to get too complicated. I want something to build some muscle. Nothing crazy as far as muscle size but something that will help it along a bit faster.

I think I can figure out the diet part just by adjusting a little on what I have already been reading.

[stpete]

Welcome....You've come to the right place. I suggest you hit our Workout and Nutrition Forums to get a solid diet and routine(s) in place.