Quoting Thrax
Just abstain from any cardio while you're busy building muscle. Cardio will reduce the amount of calories being spent on producing new muscle tissue, because they'll be going to fueling the metabolic processes behind cardio. Weightlifting will do plenty to knock out extra fat and will organically reduce the appearance of fat by reducing your body fat percentage.
I disagree heavily. If you are trying to lose weight, by all means do cardio. Just don't do overkill. Couple times a week on your non-lifting days would be good. Go for a bike ride, running, whatever you take pleasure in.
Also, don't get so hung up on the dietary aspects. You're not a body builder, no one here really is. Playing with minuet nutrient ratios is pointless. Eat more meat, fruits, vegetables, opt for whole grains, and drink milk or water. Your body will take care of the rest. Eat 4-6 times a day, try to keep carbs in your earlier meals.
When you hit a wall in six months or a year, then we can talk about carb cycling, calorie counting and macronutrient ratios. For now, none of that really matters if you don't get a good foundation going.
lookin' good, bud. You can stop adding sets to your deadlift. You might even try going to 2x6 for growth and strength in the lower back.
