I would find out which type. One can be controlled via diet and exercise (for some it can) and Type 1 is genetic.. not much you can do.. medication is the only answer.
Here' s a sample bulking plan. Stays away from sugars (you might modify a few items as you should know sugars and their effects on you more then I do). But overall, it' s a great plan for putting on some weight and controlling the fat.
It' s just a sample plan. I followed it for a couple of days and then substituted similar items and added as necessary. But it gave me a good kick start to my foundation.
Sample Bulking Plan Furthermore, I would recommend that you post some type of Online Training Journal in that forum. Follow the examples as some members have started doing them. It will give critiques a better opportunity to just focus on your goals, your nutrition and training.
It also serves as a journal for you to spot check your effects and make sure you are on the correct path.
You' ll notice some people are using
FitDay to track their diets. Very good, FREE, tool to keep an eye on what and how much you are eating. I' d recommend you take a look at using it.
I' m impartial to the MAX-OT style of lifting and it' s program. Keeps you working hard, in the gym less and has worked for myself and appears to be working for a few members (most notably CPL). It' s a 165 page read, but probably worth you doing so.
MAX-OT Training 30 years old.. you are the same as as me. And it' s not too late to make some significant major life changes.
Another idea is to take pictures.. digital.. post them in the Critique My Physique forum or keep them to yourself.. as a visual progress marker. It' s really easy to tell when you look at 12 weeks worth of pictures if you are progressing or not and what areas you may want to focus on. Post or not, that type of monitoring method works well.
GL to you and keep posting.