Skinny fat girl trying to bulk, new in the forum

[Valita23]

Hi! I'm trying to get some advice on my workout routine. I've been always a skinny girl but after two years on antidepressants I put on 35 pounds. When I stopped the antidepressant I was able to lose all the extra weight by running and doing intense cardio. Now it seems I'm my all self back...I'm 141 pounds and 5'6 feet tall. My BFP is 22 and I feel I have still a lot of fat in my abs. Should I keep lifting weight and trying to bulk? Or do I have to do some cardio to lose the extra fat? Sorry for my english, I'm a native spanish speaker. You can see my pic transformation in my prof. Thank you!

[magician27]

lifting has to be there regardless of your goal. you should train same way. whether you lose fat or gain muscle will be determined by your nutrition. i would continue to cut until you are pleased with your bodyfat percentage. then do a bulk for 6-8 months. again never quit lifting with intensity during cut.

[Valita23]

Thank you! I'm eating a lot healthier and trying to get rid of the fat. Lifting has helped a lot but I'm not done yet. Thank you!

[FriendOfFrank]

Awesome job so far! I wouldn't change anything too drastic about your diet or exercise if you're continuing to get results. Add in some weight training and keep up the cardio work if you can handle it all.

[Valita23]

Thank you very much ! The belly fat is less than before but maybe if I keep lifting and I increase the weight I'll see some changes in two or three months. My legs got stronger in such a short time! I wish I had the same success with my belly. Thank you guys

[chazzy1864]

Unfortunately, the midsection is a problem area for most people. As magician said, keep lifting and adjust your diet accordingly to your goals. Along with that, just be patient.

[Valita23]

Unfortunately, the midsection is a problem area for most people. As magician said, keep lifting and adjust your diet accordingly to your goals. Along with that, just be patient.

Thank you! I was able to lose the extra weight running and doing intense cardio. After 4 months I was doing pretty well but now I've been lifting for a month and I can see the difference in my legs, arms, butt...everywhere but my abs lol. I'll keep on with the lifting and the diet and cross my fingers to get results.

[chazzy1864]

Thank you! I was able to lose the extra weight running and doing intense cardio. After 4 months I was doing pretty well but now I've been lifting for a month and I can see the difference in my legs, arms, butt...everywhere but my abs lol. I'll keep on with the lifting and the diet and cross my fingers to get results.

Doing added cardio won't hurt alongside the lifting. I only say that to make sure you aren't dropping the cardio thinking it'll impede your lifting goals.

[EjnarKolinkar]

Thank you very much ! The belly fat is less than before but maybe if I keep lifting and I increase the weight I'll see some changes in two or three months

It's good you got stronger. Keep lifting. Look to your meals to promote weight gain or loss, look at your whole days eating. Some cardio or other activity can be good for health, and general fitness. But if you want to gain or lose some weight, always start with your diet.

[Valita23]

Thank you! I'M trying to eat less fat and fochas in my macros. I'M also trying to lift heavier.

[Valita23]

Uploaded some new photos. I'm not seeing abs yet but my belly got flat. Thank you guys