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I'm 22, 5'7", 195lbs
I finally got back into working out and watching what i eat. Joined a gym around the last week of May and got a trainer to design a routine for a 9-12wk program. I wanted to lose fat without losing muscle.
In the last 3months of working out:
-I've gained at least 30-40lbs on all my workouts (a full body, 45min lifting regimen every other day...40min cardio almost every day when i can)
-lost 6lbs of fat, BF% went from 23% to 20.5%
-gained 8lbs of muscle

I'm happy with my last 3 months of progress, but I want to go down to a lean and more fit 175-180 weight

With a 18credit college semester and 35hr+ work week, i still set aside time either early morning or late evening to work out
Here's my list of supplements:
Morning:
Tonalin CLA
GNC Mega Men Sport multi-vit
VPX Meltdown

Pre-Workout:
L-Arginine
Protein Shake (GNC Wheybolic or Pro-Nos) (half of sugguested serving size)

Post Workout:
Pro-Nos Shake
L-Glutamine

Before Bed:
Novedex XT (took it for the last 8 weeks, didnt see much of a difference in the gym)

Nutrition-wise...
I wake up almost every day at 6am
Breakfast:
cheerios w/flax seed/oats mixed in + skim milk
3hrs later... 1/2serving protein shake..roughly 150cals

Lunch:
grilled chicken (lightly seasoned) in a tortilla wrap (healthiest thing within 20mins from college)
3hrs later... 1/2serving protein shake..roughly another 150cals

Dinner:
usually... Chicken breast, tuna, salmon, steak
with a side of vegs... and rarely any carbs
i TRY and eat every 3-4hrs to keep my metabolism going, but with classes running my life lately.. it's kinda hard sometimes

Now that u know my life story... WHY IS IT I CANT GO BELOW 190?!... i got this gut ive been trying to lose and show off my hard work, but its been the hardest thing to shrink.. i want be at that "ripped" stage by Christmas break and a defined 6pack by spring break
my calories dont exceed 2400cals, unless im up late night studying for an exam and i dont have any physical problems (thyroid nd such)

Should i go for the extreme and follow a 1900cal diet?...
-but i want to lose body fat and keep some of the muscle that ive gained over the last 3months

any help would be greatly appreciated