First Post...Need Opinion on Either Lose More Fat? or Start Gaining Muscles?

[need6pack]

hey guys..>

I am a new member, this is my first post, so i thought i start by showing what i look like, so u guys can have an idea of what i should be working on....

I really would like a solid 6 pack, but i read somewhere that i have to lose ALOT of body fat percentage in order to be able to see it....but alot of people already said I am getting too skinny....so the question of this post is in the title....

Should i Lose More Fat and Lower my BF%? or Should I Start Gaining Muscles and Go Through A Bulking Phase?

here is my work out...

cardio at least half an hour everyday (station cycling) high intensity but low resistance settings

weight train for 45-60 minutes after cardio, Mon/Wed/Fri - Biceps, Abdominals, Shoulders. Tues/Thurs/Sat - Triceps, Chest, Legs.

then i work for 8 hours (office work, high stress)

then i come home and box (heavybag) for half an hour to an hour, with warm rope jumping to warm up....etc..

last little bit of background: i am 5'11....and 190 pounds 2 months ago...i weighed myself again about 2 weeks ago and I am at 145 pounds

i have a clean meal plan, oatmills, eggs (with the yoke), sandwiches (whole grain home made), chicken burgers (high protein low cal)....etc....and i eat normally...

anyways here are some pictures i took today....pls take a look and let me know what i should be working on...

 

[~LV~]

I would Def start a bulking phase.

EDIT
You lost 45lbs in 2 months?

 

[PotentialPhreak]

You lost 45lbs in 2 months?

What the EFF!?!

.....agrees w/ LV though...bulk

 

[need6pack]

yeah dont ask me....

i went through a stressful personal even 2 months ago...and started working out the day it happened....and kept a clean diet....

i think thats one of the reason why my friends are asking questions...

when you guys say bulk....care to explain?

i mean i still have a lil bit of fat on my belly...i have no idea what my BF% is...i would said probably like 13% or something....

but i really want nice set of abs....so anyways any more advice?

 

[ChrisJG]

Depends on your priorities really. If you desperately want to see those abs and your BF% is currently 13%, if you cut another 3% or so, you will have some awesome definition. Then you can bulk knowing that the abs are attainable once you've gained some size - this is basically my plan. I'll bulk after the summer.

Best of luck whatever you decide.

 

[AJP]

when you guys say bulk....care to explain?

Putting on weight, and a lot of it. Good weight if possible, of course. You'll probably put on a little fat too, but not much to worry about. You need to up the calories a ton, be eating consistently, and be eating well getting a nice balance going.

I'v put on about 10 pounds in a month, but I had lost five when I was sick at the beginning of April. So go start eating!

 

[need6pack]

thanks guys for the reply!!

few questions...

wouldn't bulking up take away whatever i have on my abs right now??

and i havn't gotten an official measurement of my BF%...what do u guys think my BF% would approx be? just by looking at my pictures...

and how do i get those killer abs everyone is dying for? lol

 

[Cynic]

Muscle, start working your chest and back. It also looks like your shoulders are rounding forward.

Post a picture of you standing naturally and I'll be able to tell better. Otherwise, you definately need to work your chest and back because your arms look disproportionate to your torso.

 

[need6pack]

here is me standing naturally, no flex no bend no nothing...

and a sideview....as ya'll can see i have a lil bulge at the lower part of my stomach...need to get rid of that...hehe

thats why i keep thinking i still need to lower my BF% for my abs to show some definition....i dunno some advice and opinion would be appreciated! thanks! anyways im off for a late night run!