hi, I am new to body building as well.(5 months)
I train like a man ( a girl here) and skip all the cardio thing
I have uped my calories intake from 1k a day to 1.7k (slowly) a day. lost 4%bf (now at 21%bf)
here is my intake like
carbs : 149g
protein :130g
fats: 55g

bone mass :2.8kg
muscle:43.5kg
bf: 21-23% (depending which time of the day I measure)

after 1 month of 1.7 k calories my bf stop dropping n muscle mass stop gaining.
I train almost every day and 2 hours a day .
I stopped my training 2week prior to my surgery.(didn't effect my shape much except just a lil flab )

any one can give suggestions?
I take whey+caesin protein shake but always try to hit all my macro with solid food first
I am IIFYM-ER

ps/ not into the abs craze person

my aim is to build a strong body and being able to lift heavier (dl, squat, pull ups and push up)
I have weaker upper body than lower body.