Fat - Trying to lean down-Calories/ Food /Cardio Advice??

[BigDiesel80]

29 Yrs old.
5'11"
248lbs.
Scared to test BF% but its high.

I have been training off and on for years. Been more off lately. Family, work, the same old excuses. I am back on the wagon now and hitting the gym hard.

What kind of Calorie intake should I be aiming for? I am writing down EVERYTHING I eat so I am keeping good track. I would love to hear some sample daily diets if anyone has the time.

I struggle with cardio but I know its necessary. 3 days a week for 30 min? Too light? Better to add a day or add time?

 

[ChemWiz]

please remember that eating healthy is not necessarily conducive to weight loss.

less carbs at night and cardio will help, but its 75 percent diet.

 

[InGreatShape]

First, are you motivated?
Then if so, do DIET and a lot of cardio together with a little work out.

 

[qcraftsman]

I'd say your around 30-35% BF by the way...