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To achieve this body?
         
Hi guys
Age: 30
Current weight: 80kg
I want to achieve the body below.

I am aware he probably has better genetics than me and is more tanned so he looks leaner etc.
Please also see my current body

I have currently been eating 2,500 calories a day but have hit a Plato in the gym. I don’t know what I’m doing in there and don’t have an actual programme
Diet:
Before gym: overnight oats with protein shake
After gym: 4 eggs, spinach, 1 slice brown bread
Morning snack: 2 bagels with cottage cheese and low fat turkey rashers
Lunch: chicken wrap, protein crisps
Dinner: meat and veg
Snacks in day: protein cookie, banana, toast with cottage cheese
2 litres water a day.
I have currently been training
Monday. Chest / triceps
Tuesday. Back
Wednesday. Shoulders
Thursday. Biceps
Friday. Legs
3 sets, 10-12 reps
I have just been doing 5 of my fav exercises per body part
But like I’ve said I’ve hit a Plato and don’t know what to do.
I know I am slightly bulking but I have a slight belly which I don’t like.
Any advice?
Thanks
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Thanks guys0 - 
            You probably need a Personal Trainer.
Some cardio will help with the belly, but what age are you? At a certain age, a human male will have some belly. Even Anthony Joshua.
Your rest days are unequally spread. What else fails at the weekend?0 - 
            
I have a vague recollection that I've seen this thread before...kiawill said:I have currently been eating 2,500 calories a day but have hit a Plato in the gym. I don’t know what I’m doing in there and don’t have an actual programme
...but...
isn't there a trainer in the gym who can advise you?
I'm not sure it's safe doing exercises when you don't know what you're doing.0 - 
            There's a thousand videos on YouTube that will help you. Trying to both gain muscle and lose fat is tricky, but not impossible, just make sure you are:1. Getting enough protein (sounds like you are). Aim for 0.8-1g per lb body weight a day. So at 175 lbs you should be aiming for 145-175 grams protein each day.2. Make sure to focus on progressive overload at the gym. Track your lifts religiously, and add a couple of reps or a bit more weight each week.3. Depending on what your goal weight is eat at a calorie surplus/deficit. Weight yourself each day and take a waist measurement each day to monitor this.4. Ensure you get enough sleep.Personally I would also recommend three whole body workouts rather than a 5 day body part split but its all much of a muchness.1
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            Also note that 95% of the 'influencers' you see online are probably taking PEDs of some description.
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