Originally Posted by
Smitty77
successfully shedding fat while retaining LBM is more dependent on diet than anything else. but it's also subjective, so you'd have to find how to adjust your diet to accommodate your goal.
as an example, i respond very well to carb cycling, while friends of mine can eat what they want, or they rely on low-carb approaches.
that's why you have to change your expectations in terms of a time-frame. achieving what you want in 5 months is damn near impossible.
set more realistic short term goals; try to maintain your weight but lose 1-2% of bodyfat in a month. this way you'll get a good idea through dietary trial and error what will work for you.
cardio is another crucial component. 30 minutes of jogging might not be the most ideal way to accomplish what you'd like either. try researching high-intensity interval training (HIIT).
you can't lose and build, but it's best, if you're holding on to some unwanted fat, to lose first, then build.