I used GOMAD (gallon of milk a day) full fat to cross the 200lbs mark without putting on too much fat. It's relatively cheap and it's proven.
You're going need some body fat to create the necessary anabolic environment in your body to gain muscle mass anyway - hence the whole bulking/ cutting paradigm.
Here's some useful pointers from Mark Rippetoe regarding diet and what to expect as a novice. Check it out: http://startingstrength.com/articles/cla...ppetoe.pdf
Good luck!
You're going need some body fat to create the necessary anabolic environment in your body to gain muscle mass anyway - hence the whole bulking/ cutting paradigm.
Here's some useful pointers from Mark Rippetoe regarding diet and what to expect as a novice. Check it out: http://startingstrength.com/articles/cla...ppetoe.pdf
Good luck!