Cut or Bulk? ZMA? Routine Advice,--> Pictures Provided

[fordlife]

I am male and 22 years old. I lost the weight in July and August of 2000. I weighed 197 with 27%bf. I now weigh 155 and am 5'6. I have kept it nearly all off. I did gain 10lbs 7 months ago while on strike and nursing a shoulder (AC Joint Seperation) injury. My shoulder has prevemnted me from doing any crazy bench. I can really only do incline, havent tried any decline.

I have been gettting mixed messaged so I decided to provide pictures so you can all assess where I am and what I should do.

Here are some pics of me. The titles should speak for themselves. I looked a bit better 11 days ago before I ate like crap at my parents 25th anniversary and on a end of class party. I feel I have left over fat from dropping 40 lbs, what do you think?

Do you feel bulking is a good idea or should I up cardio and use the weights to burn the fat? What kind of cardio should I do? Before or after I lift? On an empty stomach or should I down a protein shake before? I lift by9 in the morning, what should I eat before? Is taking protein with non-fat milk alright? For the last month I have been running for 20-30 minutes before or sometimes after I lift for an hour. Typically I finish everything by 10:30am. I have tried HIIT and bought cleats for the grass but enjoy running along the beach, I go to UC Santa Barbara.

The pics may also help by answering if I should use ZMA, Ab-Solved or Sesathin. What supplement if any do you feel I should take? I am on nothing right now except protein. My diet is pretty good. For the past month it has been getting better. I eat egg whites and oatmeal in the morning, steak or chicken or fish for lunch and dinner. I eat a lot of peanuts and some walnuts but peanuts taste better. I put splenda and sweet n low on my walnuts, is that good?

My goals are to see my abs and not have to always keep my stomach tight, sucked in. Like the photos show, 2 are me relaxed and other 2 are me sucked in which is how I am during the day. Big shoulders, back, and tris would be cool. I dont know about my chest since the injury, I should get it xrayed again to see.

Also, any books on diet I should get and use as a guideline?

Thanks
Ryan

thanks for the reply, I guess the server took a crap on me. here is a link to the photos, please check them out and let me know on what you think a proper route to a better body would be.

http://www.digistash.com/showalbum.php?aid=1047&uuid=1220

this LINK above works, it has a few pics there, please view

http://www.savepic.com/freepicturehosting/is.php?i=182356&img=Sucked_in_Front.jpg
http://www.savepic.com/freepicturehosting/is.php?i=182354&img=Front.jpg
http://www.savepic.com/freepicturehosting/is.php?i=182357&img=Sucked_in_Sideways.jpg
http://www.savepic.com/freepicturehosting/is.php?i=182355&img=Sideways.jpg
http://www.savepic.com/freepicturehosting/is.php?i=182353&img=Flexed_Somewhat.jpg
http://www.savepic.com/freepicturehosting/is.php?i=182352&img=Flab,_Left_Overs.jpg

 

[Bimmer]

none of the links work

 

[fordlife]

Got the pics to work.

Wanted to mention my routine:

back and chest
3 sets of 10 X 3 exercises for each followed by 20-30 min of running after

shoulders and legs
3 sets of 10 X 3 exercises for each followed by 20-30 min of running after

Bis and Tris
3 sets of 10 X 3 exercises for each followed by 20-30 min of running after

Rest

Repeat

Does this sound good? what would this produce if done for 2 months?

RC

 

[numba60]

You should cut. Getting rid of most of the fat will benefit you in the long run. Good luck!

 

[Plookmaster]

Cut dude, cut. Summer's coming. Then in fall head back for hugeness. I'd also try to watch the weight a little because it looks like you easily put fat on. Not too much though.