Am I on the right track? Beginner bodybuilder..

I think if you are serious about bodybuilding you should consider a coach. a) to teach you how to lift correctly and give you a structured program b) to work out your macros for you and meal plan if that is your cup of tea c) to reduce 'wheel spinning'.

But - before you go choosing any coach - there are good ones and bad ones out there. Talk to a lot of them and ask lots of questions. Steer clear of the ones who tell you to "trust the process" without actually EXPLAINING the process and the WHY of the process to you. Those are duds.

Good luck - it's great!

PS - your username \m/ \m/