New guy, wanting to get back in shape.

[rjm6542]

Hey guys, posting some pics and going to update it every week or so with progress pics. 25yr old, 158lbs, about 5'9. Wanting to get rid of mid section fat and the moobs while gaining some lean muscle. Plan is to hit the gym 5 times a week and do about 30mins low intensity cardio 4-5 times a week. Thinking that will help with the fat loss but not too much to hinder with muscle gain. I'll post my diet in diet section. It's pretty clean and 1000x better than it use to be. I'm going to try and hit it really hard for the next 6 weeks to see what I can do before warm weather gets here to stay. I don't really want to bulk and well there is nothing to cut for haha, so I guess I'm going to try and do a very lean bulk? Realistically I know I can blast the fat with proper diet and working out just not sure how much muscle I can expect to gain. Any advice is greatly appreciated, specifically exercises to help me reach my goal would be great as well. I'll be working out my exact workout routine over the next few days. Thanks in advance.

EDIT: Can't add link but my diet is title "Skinny fat guy, need some diet help" under the diet section. Thanks!

[canadian-bacon]

Welcome and good luck

[C-BuZz]

G'day mate, welcome. You've already got a good base & your still young so gains will come quickly. Sky's the limit!

[John Andrew]

Mate, Just base your routine around the three big lifts, dead lifts, squats and bench. Push hard and be patient, growth will be quick enough!

[rjm6542]

Little update. I've noticed strength gains for sure. Weight is about the same but it seems like I've lost some of the fat in my mid section. Diet has been pretty good. Just need to tighten up on it more and hit the weights a bit harder.