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Originally Posted by DuffMan
I've been working out for a bit over a month. Just barbells, stationary bike, and no protein powder.
My muscles are getting bigger but my gut is not receding at the pace I was hoping.
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A month probably isn't enough time to see the craziest results. Definitely keep it going and the results will come. The key to losing body fat, and weight in general, is to be in a caloric deficit. Generally speaking, gaining muscle and losing fat are two very different things. When people lose weight, the loss of body fat is simply bringing out the muscles they didn't realize they had. Weight loss will always mean losing fat and muscle, but the accepted notion is that a good weightlifting program, and high protein diet, will minimize the muscle loss. A big falsehood to come out the gym is the idea that "I am not losing weight, but that is because I am putting on muscle and losing fat, cancelling out a weight change". People that go to the gym with the goal of losing body fat should see a drop in weight. Without the assistance of illegal substances, muscle gain and fat loss are 2 competing ventures.
Anyway, exercise and a good diet, that leads to a moderate caloric deficit, will result in weight and fat loss, but it does take time. I am sure you are on the right track if your diet is on point. Your muscles becoming more visible is probably a sign that you are leaning out and losing some fat. Unfortunately, the stomach can be very stubborn for men.