for someone ur size u want to bulk then cut, so no cardio or if u want to do cardio keep it to a minimal, ive been working out hard for 6 yrs, the biggest thing is protein, like boiled eggs, egg whites, extremely high in protein, good for the muscles, i reccomend the 5x5 workout 4 times a week, once a week max out lift until u cant do one more rep. i can give u some workouts if u want they are some pretty good ones, i reccomend taking no x plode before every workout and drink protein shakes at least 3 times a day at a minimal, i was at 225 and i am 5 ft 8, i had to cut the 30 lbs because according to the navy standards i was "fat" but i was around 6 perc body fat, but my neck wasnt thick enough. is an addiction man, once u start feeling results from all ur hard work u never want to stop.