Zomghax's SS Log

Back in Highschool I used to play Hockey, Football, Golf and was just overall a really active athelete. I was never in tip top shape, but was always in good shape, never strong though.

After three years of University I've gone from about 5'9" 155lbs, to 5'9" 190lbs. I am the quintessential skinny-fat guy. I have a decently good frame though, and feel if I started to weight lift I could really get some great results.

I started at the gym last week with friends, doing a bunch of isolated workouts, but after reading on here, I've decided SS would be my best choice.

I've ordered the book, and gone over the wiki and am excited to get started and track my results.

Ultimately my goal is to get stronger, a little bit bigger, get healthy, and look good.

Questions:
At 190lbs, should I eat for gains, or eat at maintenance? I think Nutrition is going to be my hardest thing, because I really have no idea about it. So any advice here is appreciated.

As far as warming up goes, what would work best? Stretching + Light Cardio?

Sleep wise, around how many hours a night should I be trying to get?

Anyway, first workout will be tonight. I'll try to get some crappy vids with my phone.