Hey guys, I've been reading a lot on bulking vs cutting. I'm 5'6 165 and just started hitting the gym. I'm assuming you need to bulk up a bit before you start cutting. I'm no were near skinny. Have a large frame and muscular legs due to my job. I'm a cart pusher for a grocery store and work 30 to 40 hours a week and burn a minimum of 800 calories by just walking.
Now this is where my question arises. I read that you need to have a surplus of calories to bulk up and build muscle. Since I work an active job I now need to eat even more or its fine to burn fat because I have a little belly. I've been eating healthy fruits and lots of protein yogurt eggs and milk. Do I need to eat a ton of calories? Or just watch what I eat and disregard my job and see it as me burning fat like a Cardio session? Anything will help. If you need further info let me know. Thanks.
Now this is where my question arises. I read that you need to have a surplus of calories to bulk up and build muscle. Since I work an active job I now need to eat even more or its fine to burn fat because I have a little belly. I've been eating healthy fruits and lots of protein yogurt eggs and milk. Do I need to eat a ton of calories? Or just watch what I eat and disregard my job and see it as me burning fat like a Cardio session? Anything will help. If you need further info let me know. Thanks.