I'm fairly certain I mentioned in my log that I was pretty well educated about the subject of nutrition and bodybuilding.
That said, I DO NOT WANT TO BE A HEAVYWEIGHT. I EVENTUALLY WANT TO FIGHT AT 185. THIS MEANS I WILL BE APPROXIMATELY ANDERSON SILVA'S SIZE (HE IS NOT HUGE). DON'T TELL ME TO EAT WHOLE FOODS WHEN I AM SHREDDING BF FOR SUMMER. YOUNGER PEOPLE DO THIS TO BE MORE ATTRACTIVE TO THE OPPOSITE SEX. I'M SURE ALL THE DUDES WHO READ THIS REMEMBER WANTING TO BE RETARDEDLY SHREDDED AT ONE POINT IN THEIR LIVES. I'VE BULKED BEFORE, AND I'VE CUT BEFORE. BELIEVE ME. (sorry caps)
If you wanna see a 6"4' skinny guy, look at me 1.5 years ago:
Since then, I have literally QUADRUPLED my bench. I had trouble putting up the bar, now I can get 205 fairly easily (could prob hit 225 or more if I bought a shirt, but I'm not really about maxing anymore). I can deadlift and squat over 315. I did Rippetoe's for over 6 months.
Also, this is the first time I've ever tried changing my diet up, other than when I initially went into BBing and began eating these whole foods you guys mention every day. My fridge was (is) full of chicken, turkey, beef, whole milk, eggs and fruit. Unfortunately, I can't go back to eating like that for 4 weeks.
Also, I'll be doing a 3x3 powerlifting routine throughout this diet. This is to gain STRENGTH, not MASS.
Everyone's goals are different. Shouldn't be that hard to respect that.
Anyways, thanks for the warm welcome Sherdog!
edit: BTW I fucking love eating. Aside from fighting drinking and partying (woo HS), eating is really my favorite thing to do. Everyone seems to think I want to gain mass. I don't! Thanks though.