Seeing gains everywhere but stomach.

[charlesmartin]

As title states,

I’m in the gym 5 days a week. Have seen sizeable muscle gains so I’m confident that what I’m doing, is working

I have seen the most obvious improvements in everyhing from my bellybutton and up (chest, arms, shoulders, back, etc)

While I have significant strength gains in my abs as well, I still have flub and extra fat around my gut and hips. What gives???

I do cardio as well, usually do 12-3-30 but sometimes run as I train for local half marathons, etc.

So is diet my issue maybe? I am trying to bulk, I eat a great amount of carbs (2 cups of cooked rice a day, potatoes with dinner, lots of popcorn, a bagel everyday, plus who knows whatever snacks). Like I said… I am trying to put on muscle but I’m quite lean everywhere but the stomach region.

Any tips or advice??

I am 27, 6’2 and 194 pounds.

Thanks!

 

[hindy]

@charlesmartin 6’2 , 194 you cant have a big gut that sounds like a good lean weight? Watch sugar intake and do you drink beer? Both of those things will bloat your stomach

 

[rikab49]

@charlesmartin Try cutting the carbs. Replace with more protein and fiber. Excess carbs will cause bloating and weight gain.