Jeremiah -- it depends on your goal.  If you're looking to lose weight, I would suggest doing your cardio in the morning, preferably before you eat.  Otherwise, just find a time when your personal energy is high.  I prefer to lift around 11am, but because of work, I usually don't get to the gym till around 4pm. 

Just be consistent about going -- it needs to become part of your routine, so however long it takes you to make it that way. 

Most importantly, remember, it doesn't happen overnight!  It takes a long time to make changes to your body.  Stick to the basics and ask questions if you don't know.  Good luck -- lemme know what I can do to help!

Here are some cell-phone shots from the gym today (strictly illegal of course!)  I was doing shoulders/traps, so they're pumped.

And my favorite (gonna use it as my new avatar):

You buff beast, you!

He said as he reached for another dount.

Dang Tom that back shot, (Insert cat call)

Brian donuts are yummy, Dunkin Donuts custard filled, with choc icing yummmmmmm!!!

As is true of about 75% of my shirts, it was given to me.  Can't tell you how many times my friends have said, "I'm getting rid of some t-shirts.  Want 'em?"  Of course, that means I have about five thousand tees and muscle shirts stored in the guest room.