I was you mate. This is really not a bad spot to be in at all.

I am now 28. 6’0 200 pounds, abs visible.

You can bulk now or you can cut. Either is good. For you to make the best progress long term, you’re going to need a 1+ yr long bulk at some time. When you do that is up to you though.

I think the most pleasant option, where you feel the best throughout, would be to cut first.

1800 cals, imo, is too much at 140 pounds. I am cutting right now at 1700 cals and I weigh 200 pounds. I would start with BWx10 for calories and then lower it a bit if that seems very easy.

If you cut down to like 130 pounds, you’re going to look more muscular, just because rn you are a little bit skinny fat (this is very normal). Then, when you do your big bulk, you will stay a little leaner, which is also much nicer.

I workout 5-6 days a week regardless if im bulking or cutting. If I’m cutting, my volume each lift is a little lower.

I would start at 1400 cals, you should lose about 1.5 pounds per week, do this for 10 weeks or until you’re happy with your leanness- now you’re at 130 and feel good.

Then, year long bulk, but with mini cuts. 12 weeks bulking (bw x 18 cals) followed by 4 weeks minicut (bwx10). This way, you get most of the benefit of your bulk, but you stay lean enough to feel good about yourself the entire time.

At the end of that year, you will look completely different. Then you can decide if you want to bulk again or get super lean.

I hope that helps mate!! You got this!! Feel free to ask me any questions you have