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Here's a little background first- About a year ago I weighed 290-300lbs(yeah yeah, I know). The week before Easter I was down to about 188 and I decided I need some muscle so I started adding the good kind of weight on (4-5 meals a day-fish, chicken, turkey, lean meats etc with 2-4 snacks-fruits, cashews, protein bars) and started lifting more heavy. I get 6 lifts a day in and do a body part for each of the 5 days I workout(Chest, Back, Shoulders, Bi's/Tri's/, Legs/Missed Lifts) and I do 1 hr 30 min of Cardio (45 min run/45 min elliptical) along with abs.

Now, I've read the "Cutting, Maintenance, Bulking" guide and I understand about zero of it. I understand that I have to put on weight(the right kind) before I start cutting, which I have been doing since Easter. I feel like I have been eating very well and doing my lifts properly since I have noticed strength gains. I also noticed some very good definition when I was at about 195, but that is now since gone with the added weight. I don't think I'm ready to cut yet, but I am just interested in knowing more about it. I am currently 206 and wanted to get at about 215 before I cut down to about 190-195. What should my eating habits be like when I cut? What types of food and cardio should I do? Caloric intake? What's this whole P/C/F ratio about?

Also, on the flip side - should I cut back on the cardio for the remaining time of bulking?

I'm just basically looking for that last little bit of help. I've come so far from the 300lbs I used to be and I just want to get to that final step of being able to be 190-195 and cut. Any help would be greatly appreciated guys.