5'8 155lbs..what should my next move be?

[rockyboy0915]

ok so im 16 and i have always been really heavy, im 5'8 and i use to be 195lbs but now im down to 155-152lbs and im really confused on what to do now. ive lost most of my neck and face fat also my arms and legs have slimmed down tremendously. my belly and man boobs have also gone down but they are still there!! my stomach pokes out a little but is not really big its small and still has like a handle but my man boobs still big,they annoy me the most. im able to wear a medium-small size tshirt and look fine but hate to go the the beach and take of my shirt. when i sit down i also look very chubby. im guessing my bf % is maybe 15-20% i could be completely wrong but im new so oh well. now im struggling on what my next move is. do i want to like drop an extra 10lbs or start to cardio and weightlifting. im really confused so i would love any comments. thanks

[BloodySalad]

Start lifting heavy weights immediately.
Also put up some photos and someone will be able to tell you if you need to bulk or cut.

[csb5731]

do i want to like drop an extra 10lbs or start to cardio and weightlifting.

Without pictures I'd say possibly yes, probably yes, and definitely yes. If you are uncomfortable with your bodyfat, you could probably afford to drop a few pounds. 150 lbs + isn't really small for a 5'8" non-lifter, so you might very well look better dropping some more weight. Diet will be the big thing, cardio and weightlifting can help out. Whether or not you choose to try and lose the weight now, you should start lifting. You are at a great age to start lifting, regardless of whether you want to focus on losing fat or adding muscle.

[rockyboy0915]

i posted pics of my front and side on my profile since it wont let me put them on the forums yet

[Photostic]

Most important thing for you is to start getting into the gym and lifting weights. I would say to try out for football or another sport and get tips from the strength and conditioning coaches.

[rockyboy0915]

i take a weightlifting class at school so i guess i could really focus and keep dieting to maybe 145-150 ish. im hearing that weightlifting is the most important for me right now so i guess just really focus on weightlifting and eating healthy and maybe some cardio?

[Gallowglass]

You could do what I'm doing - cutting your bodyfat right down to 7%. That way you can more easily see what gains you make and can bulk without being uncomfortably fat. As for your bodyfat, it's probably around 18-20%. If you have reasonably good genetics, that is.

[rockyboy0915]

i think im going to do some serious cardio and dieting and some weightlifting. i would like to get to a slim look and then start bulking so maybe just cut to 145lbs and then bulk