+1 Although to be fair the doc has seen him in person which we haven't. Based on your weight and my understanding of skin you should be fine. You will likely have stretch marks but just lose it...
Honestly, at this stage you need to learn a lot more about what you're getting into. If you're serious about this there are ample books about the basics of nutrition (NOT diet how-to books!). Once...
It's fine if hard weight training = muscles and cardio = burning body fat but that's not quite the case. Your body can't differentiate what those actions are and the purpose you described.
-Replace Cheerios with Oatmeal (big difference longterm. you can always add some sugar if you have to)
-Limit your luncheon meats if you're doing this...
Just a random observation but 80% of getting shredded is surely diet. Yes, I realize I'm stating the obvious but to many it's important to remember that!
Not the answer you're likely looking for but the body change likely won't completely change your mindset. I'm not suggesting it won't help but at 18 you're battling a lot of other pressures and...
Sorry to hear but I don't think that's anything to be depressed about. No I'm not talking about the pizza either lol. You're still young so don't let the marketing affect your mindset.