Am I over-fat, or just under-muscled?

[Still echoes]

Age: 26
Sex: Male
Height: 5'10
Body fat estimate: 20-25%
Waist: 37 inches

Current weights;
Squat: 104 kgs 3x5
Bench: 66 kgs 3x5
Press: 44 kgs 3x5
Deadlift: 128kgs 1x5
Chins: BW plus 4 kgs 3x5

Conditioning: twice a week on off days, prowler, 20 secs work, 2 minutes rest, 7 rounds
Current body weight: 79 kgs

Calories 2300
67g fat
232g carbs
210g protein

Hey Jordan,
I’ve been on the novice program for about a month now but I’m confused about how I should be eating. Because of the fat around my belly I’ve been eating like the fluffy novice from the to be a beast article. Despite the fat around my midsection the rest of my body looks quite lean. Now I’m not sure if this means I’m skinny fat as googling the term seems to give a few different opinions on what it means, or if I’m just under muscled, which I’ve seen you tell a couple of posters here when skinny-fat is mentioned. I figured a picture would be helpful:
https://gm1.ggpht.com/HqGb7J9YCu4Jdr...92-h762-l75-ft

Do you think I’m just not carrying enough muscle right now and should start gaining weight by aiming to put on 1-2kgs a month, as you recommended a novice in this post? http://startingstrength.com/resource...p/t-45513.html

Or am I carrying a bit too much fat right now and should stay the course and keep eating like the fluffy novice?

[Jordan Feigenbaum]

The picture doesn't work on my end, but from your stats- it looks to me like your undermuscled while carrying some central adiposity. I'd hazard a guess that being consistent with the training and food for another 3-4 months will pay dividends.

[Still echoes]

Whoops, let me try again with the image:
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Just to clarify, would this mean being consistent with how I am currently eating, or should I be trying to gain weight if I'm just under-muscled?

[Jordan Feigenbaum]

Yea looks like you're under-muscled but not very lean either. I would gain weight slowly over time and train like a madman. It's going to take time, but you'll get there.

[Still echoes]

Awesome, cheers Dr GainzZz!