I've been asking quite a few questions recently, but this one is really getting to me.

I consider myself slightly overweight -- 19 years old, 5'11 (almost 6'0), and weight fluctuates between 175-180 currently. Getting rid of bodyfat is a priority, but I also don't want to wait on gaining some muscles. I'm no skinny guy, so I feel bad stuffing myself like no other in order to get "bigger" for the weight training. I'm too afraid I'll gain a lot more mass which won't just be muscle. I think the stuffing yourself with calories thing works best for slightly scronny/small people.

Does anyone have any advice for me from the above?

And also, can someone give me some cardio advice? I'm sure cardio will only be healthy for me especially to get rid of the flab I have on my body -- but apparently that will hinder my muscle growth potential, so I'm not doing any cardio at all. I've been reading up articles and web sites on-line any some contradict each other -- I'm just confused with information.

I need opinions from experienced people.

Thanks!
Dan

Train 3-4x per week and do HIIT type cardio on your off days for 15-20min.

I would start a healthy eating plan and see how things go, don't worry about bulking right now.

yeah lean down 1st...you want to try and get dowen to about 8 - 10% and then bulk up again...for cardio i would try 2 HIIT sessions and 1 fasted low int session a week for starters...for wts 3 x full body workouts/week

ok, thanks. Should I still try to eat a good amount of protein? I have the whey protein powders, shakes, etc.

In other words, will protein still be useful when trying to lose some weight but still hitting the weights?

Yes definitely to diminish muscle loss when cutting.

Thanks. So when I'm cutting, I don't want to starve myself do I? Just make healthy eating choices, do some resistance training and cardio, and make sure I'm getting enough protein/carbs should do it? Should I try to stick with the eat every 3 hours a day type of thing everyone seems to be recommending?

And on a side note: does it sound OK to start the bulking period after I've hit a goal weight? For example, I'm 176 now, say I set a goal to start resistance training at 160. Would something like this be recommended?

Thanks again guys.

wat... can u ride the bike while doing dumbbell curls?

i'd go on bodyfat % rather than wt...oncde at 8%, bulk and once at 12% lean back down and start again so something like this:

lean down to 160pds @ 8% bodyfat
bulk up to 165pds @ 12% bodyfat
lean doen to 163 @ 8
bulk up to 168 @ 12
lean down to 166 @ 8 etc