My friend is now starting his cutting phase... Losing excess body fat so the muscles show well..

I was thinking about doing this, but think I need to work out more.

Problem I have is that my stomach seems to be getting bigger through eating larger meals, taking protein shakes and creatine.

Is it normal to increase on your belly when trying to bulk up?

I am on average putting 1/4 stone a week... apart from last week when I lost some as wasn't eating properly.

Thanks