Getting fat on a bulk normal?

andrewnd92
andrewnd92 Posts: 21
in Food and Nutrition
Been on a bulk for about 4 weeks now. I consume a total of 3,070 calories (including 500 extra surplus) a day and have noticed a very apparent change in my lower belly - its getting rather podgy. Only here have I noticed the fat, is this normal? Is my intake is too much? What is the best way to lose this fat once I am done bulking whilst maintaining mass?

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  • jwdieter
    jwdieter Posts: 2,582 Member
    Well, you're below average size for a male, you indicate you're inexperienced as a lifter, and you started off without abs. It's possible your burns are low and you're building a lot of fat eating over 3k.

    That said, it is normal to add some fat on a bulk.

    Edit: To lose and keep muscle: maintain solid protein, maintain lifting, and eat at an overall deficit.

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