Ladies, which level of muscularity do you think looks better? [W/ Pics]

imjms737

I'm currently trying to put on more muscle mass, and I can see that my body has changed.
I put on about 5kg (11lbs) before from the first picture to the second.
I think I want to maintain my current body shape, as the extra weight is definitely helping me lift more.

<Pic 1>

Aug 15, 2015: About 70kg
- More of a lean look with more muscle definition

<Pic 2>

Sep 27, 2016: 75.3kg
- More muscle mass, but less defintion

I'll try to maintain my current body shape (Pic 2) regardless of the comments, but I'm curious to see which people prefer

nowine4me

#2!!

Meganthedogmom

#2

Nice work

KDar1988

#2 Hard work paying off!

KyleGrace8

#2

ValerieMartini2Olives

Honestly I think #1 is better

huango

#2

KrunchyMama

I prefer #1, but it really should come down to what YOU prefer. Either way, great job!!

genpopadopolous

I prefer #2, because I dont like it when the guy is thinner than I am!

But, its whatever you want. Its your body, and everyone has different preferences.

RoxieDawn

Have you asked your girlfriend?

MarziPanda95

Don't define yourself by what women think of you. If this were a woman posting her pictures and asking men what they prefer, people would say that it shouldn't matter what men think. It matters how you feel about yourself so I prefer whichever makes you happier.

BrunetteRunner87

2

Rururiri

I like the second picture better

Christine_72

#2

arditarose

2. But I also find it more appealing when a man can actually move some weight. I struggle with the same thought process. I want to be tiny and lean but I also want to lift as much as possible.

thunder1982

I love your shoulders in #2 but overall prefer #1 not because of the muscle definition but because I prefer that lean look with some muscle as opposed to more in your face muscle.

BusyRaeNOTBusty

MarziPanda95 wrote: »

Don't define yourself by what women think of you. If this were a woman posting her pictures and asking men what they prefer, people would say that it shouldn't matter what men think. It matters how you feel about yourself so I prefer whichever makes you happier.

This, but 2.

Habiteer

ITT: Just be yourself. But yourself when you're #2 is better.

sevenofnine01

You're sexy in both. Number 2 looks best. Woman love muscles. Always.

How do YOU feel about #2? Is it realistic for you? Maintainable? Do YOU feel attractive?

Asher_Ethan

You look great in both pictures.

But yeah, 2.

imjms737

Thanks for all the feedback, everybody.

Yes, like I mentioned, I will work to maintain my current shape (photo 2) regardless of what everybody thinks.
I was just curious which one people preferred

I have always been happy about my body image, but I do prefer my current look.
Thank you all! Very much appreciated.

CoffeeNCardio

What you like matters more. I prefer #1, or something in between. I have a weird dislike for Pecs. It's probably just a me thing, don't take it to heart or anything. Your arms look great in #2 though.

SLLRunner

Why hello there, jangboolee.

Definitely number two.

Good work!

DebSozo

Your shoulders and arms look bigger in photo 2.

#2

Sued0nim

2

In my opinion only pro bodybuilders in competition and judges like vascularity. Women in general don't tend to

That said you don't look particularly vascular in either shot. But in the first one, for my personal preference, you seem a little too lean.

But you know what other people judging your body can do right? Go for your own personal body aesthetic (and that of your significant other)

Seffell

#1 for me.

rainbowbow

Definitely 2. This is just my irrelevant opinion, but you should probably be doing this for yourself regardless of what the ladies think. Everyone has their own personal preferance, and in my opinion most women find men who are simply not overweight to be "attractive" regardless of the level of muscle mass they have.

I would say most women like men from ottermode(athletic skinny) to fit and built. When we start talking about really big guys with crazy vascularity and leanness i'd say this usually draws a line.


But that certainly isn't true of everyone. So long as you are healthy and active you should go for any aesthetic which you personally prefer.

Francl27

Either.

ItsyBitsy246

MarziPanda95 wrote: »

Don't define yourself by what women think of you. If this were a woman posting her pictures and asking men what they prefer, people would say that it shouldn't matter what men think. It matters how you feel about yourself so I prefer whichever makes you happier.

Truth. I read a MFP post where the woman OP asked what men preferred, and holy cr*p, talk a bout a pile-on. I believe in the end she was judged to be too worried about what men thought, had low self-esteem, was living her life for others, and on and on. Many MFP users seem to love a good pile-on, why not add a double standard to the mix. Lol.

Anyway, OP- whatever aesthetic helps you maximize your internal mojo is the one you should go for, but since you asked, you're lookin' hot either way.

workinonit1956

Because you asked, #2. #1 was nothing to sneeze at either:)

MommyMeggo

Im fine with mass over definition as well.
#2
Good job!