I'm dumb and need help

Coming to Veeky Forums because theres so many confusing things on the internet and i just want to expedite this process so I can hate myself a little less asap. Right now this is my build(will post pics) and I'll show what goal I want to head towards(pic related). I'm 5'6" and roughly 150lbs depending on the day. I know what I'm doing at the gym but im not the most confident its the best way to go about it. I play hockey about 3 times a week just incase that dictates what I should do cardio wise but I want to improve that too. I just basically want a template on what I should do during the week at the gym, how much cardio I should put into the mix because people say you "lose gains" and others think its essential and I also could use dieting help lol I basically just need someone to point me in a certain direction and I'll do the physical work. Also, I have a slight thyroid issue that is controlled and being handled but the reason I'm mentioning this is I don't like to take supplements like preworkout or anything just so I don't complicate things. Obviously okay with Whole whey protein and open to other ideas.(Pic is goal body)

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My body part 1

My body part 2

-cut until you're lean
-lean bulk until your goal
-????????
-profit

What is lean bulk???
I understand the idea of cutting is using more calories than you take in but what is lean bulking?

You should read the sticky but basically just count your calories and lose weight until you can see abs. Then eat a little more per day and lift weights.

How are people able to get such dramatic changes though in such a short span? Is it supplements? Also what is the general opinion on creatine? I feel like some people talk about it like its gold

Supplements make a 5% difference at the absolute most. The answer is not supplements.

I'm not really sure what your question is. Did you read the sticky?

Wanna join in on the conversation cause similar body to op.
Age 27, Bench 1pl8 ,Squat 2pl8s, DL 2pl8s
Been lifting since march but havent noticed changes in my body aside from an increase in my lifts weight/rep range.
Also, am I balding?

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