Fat loss for muscle gain

Question
Hi, I am currently a male sophmore in highschool, I weight 138ish pounds and
I'm 5ft 8. I'm looking to lose around 5 pounds of fat before I really start
pounding on the weights because I look to go up to around 140-145lbs with
pure muscle gain(we don't even get on the water until April) I normally
wouldn't be worried about weight but I need to be able to gain enough muscle
to put myself in a position to break 7:00 on my 2k(7:15 from last month) My
only problem is that I'll be rowing flyweight this summer and I don't want to
have to cut weight after the Spring season. What is the best way to drop 5lbs
of pure fat(not water loss) really quickly so I can continue with my weight
training, and gain muscle effectively? Thanks

Answer
Hi Sam: I generally don't like to recommend radical weight loss due to the fact that this is a health issue and I am not qualified to solicit that advice.  That said, the best approach to losing weight is a diet rich in protein (lean meat, poultry, fish, dairy), veggies, and fruits.  Avoids starchy foods like potatoes and mac and cheese, as well as sweets.  Snack foods and fast foods are never good,

You also have to consider that your may be telling you that it wants to grow.  If you are gaining weight while training, and it's muscle weight, then you may be ready to move up in weight class.  The added muscle will help lower your erg times.

Good Luck/AP