Tummy gaining muscle or fat?

[leonsz97]

Hi!

So, I recently had a bodyscan which revealed that I have 15.6% bodyfat - I was told that I needed to increase my calorie intake to focus on building muscle, I have been doing this for about a week now (protein smoothies, fruits, veggies, white meat and the occasional few chips) but feel like I am getting more fat rather than muscle ? I do 2 F45 classes basically everyday and I just really cannot tell, I notice some gains in my biceps and arms but the stomach is what I am struggling with. I just want to tone up and see those abs while building some quality muscle mass.

I seemed leaner before and now am just noticing some "chunkiness" and am worried that I'm doing something wrong

pictures for reference:
imgur.com/a/b50TTXA

Thanks for the help!!

[faithbrah]

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isn't that F45 thing mostly cardio? why would you do two intense cardio sessions daily when your goal is to build muscle? you should get on a lifting program for that goal. as for the toning up part, the "toned" guys you see on instagram have a lot more muscle than you think. first you build muscle, then you cut and reveal the muscle definition underneath (= "tone up")

[leonsz97]

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isn't that F45 thing mostly cardio? why would you do two intense cardio sessions daily when your goal is to build muscle? you should get on a lifting program for that goal. as for the toning up part, the "toned" guys you see on instagram have a lot more muscle than you think. first you build muscle, then you cut and reveal the muscle definition underneath (= "tone up")

Nah 3 days Cardio 4 days resistance and strength

[Mrpb]

Hi!

So, I recently had a bodyscan which revealed that I have 15.6% bodyfat - I was told that I needed to increase my calorie intake to focus on building muscle, I have been doing this for about a week now (protein smoothies, fruits, veggies, white meat and the occasional few chips) but feel like I am getting more fat rather than muscle ? I do 2 F45 classes basically everyday and I just really cannot tell, I notice some gains in my biceps and arms but the stomach is what I am struggling with. I just want to tone up and see those abs while building some quality muscle mass.

I seemed leaner before and now am just noticing some "chunkiness" and am worried that I'm doing something wrong

pictures for reference:
imgur.com/a/b50TTXA

Thanks for the help!!

I can't see the picture. Use your body space instead.

[Tommy W.]

Unless you're female you are not allowed to use the word "TUMMY" on the forum (it's the rulz)

[AdamWW]

Unless you're female you are not allowed to use the word "TUMMY" on the forum (it's the rulz)

But what if I'm rumbly in my tumbly?

[1MANU]

You are this concerned after being in a surplus for just one week?

[FatBallz]

Unless you're female you are not allowed to use the word "TUMMY" on the forum (it's the rulz)

Amen.

[Tommy W.]

But what if I'm rumbly in my tumbly?

Then put some jelly in yer belly

[xsquid99]

LOL - 1 week? Seriously?

I dont think you understand how long it takes to build muscle. Come back in 6-12 months and let us know how you've progressed.

[SuffolkPunch]

1 week = only change might be some bloating from eating more. It's not actual body fat OP, don't stress about it otherwise you will end up derailing your progress.