Well, 7lbs to go...vote on your preferred body type =p.

crisanderson27

:bigsmile: 7lbs to go before I take some time and consider precisely where I want to go with this. I know it's my body, and I know that I'm the one that has to live with it...but the 'who has your perfect body' thread really got me thinking.

My family naturally bulks up. Back, shoulders, pecs...we get HUGE so easily, it actually sort of sucks lol. Even when I'm fat...it's a chubby face, big shoulders and arms...and a nice round belly topping it off lol.

So, girls...I want to show you some pictures of me now...some pictures of my little brother to explain how easily we bulk up, and what I'd look very much like if I pushed it lol...and then some pictures of a couple body types I like (the key is that I like them all...so I win regardless)...then let YOU tell me which you like best =D.

First, me now:


My front with very little work...and about 20-22% body fat. I guess what muscle there is to see is mostly just natural build. Can't WAIT until this is solid.


Full front picture on the same day.


Full back picture....today.

Now my little brother...back when he was working out with weights about 5 days a week, instead of the three bodyweight workouts I use (I don't really want to be this big...and you can see my back build just from bodyweight above):





And now...three different builds for you guys to pick from...mostly just so I can see what a cross section of people think. Guys you can vote too. Also, girls...ignore these guys faces lol, doesn't matter what they LOOK like, I just wanna know what you think of the builds!


Slim


Middle


Solid

I don't know if my body type will lend itself well to the slim build...but I want you guys opinion on it regardless =D.

Cris

ananda403

Everyone has different tastes, just go with what you like and what works best for you!

hush7hush

Oh god.
The slim boy is seeeeeexy.

lisafred24

Slim or solid. Middle is too muscly (sure that is not a word, but I am using it).

minniebee

Everyone has different tastes, just go with what you like and what works best for you!

I second this. If you think you look hot, women will think you look hot!

guppygirl322

They're all pretty sexy, go with what works for you and you'll be sexy too! Mostly, really, it's in the attitude. If you are happy with how you look, it will show.

auntiebabs

I think they are all a little too BUFF for my taste.

I'd go for the middle guy, but not quite so big.. I like firm and toned,some muscle, but not all muscle.

ashleyk_xox

Id take the slim guys head on a FAT body-hes a CUTIE! lol-sorry Im off the subject-but I agree-its all about how you feel. But...I do like bigger guys myself....so they can protect me haha. im lame.

javarushed

I'd go with middle build personally. You don't look like a skinny jeans type of guy or ronnie from jersey shore ;P

iamthepreston

You do look like you could add muscle easier than others, however I have seen guys with stocky builds like yours just lose weight and look very muscular without training w heavy weights.

I like the slim, but that might be bc that is the one that fits my body type.

Here is my advice continue to lose weight and when you get between 10-15% BF then you can look at yourself and see what you need to do. That is what I am doing right now I have about 8 more pounds to go and then I will decide if I want to lose a little more weight or start trying to bulk.

jataijah

I like the middle guy!

MyaPapaya75

Well hello Little Brother & Solid....woot woot...BUT I do like Slim as well

chrisdavey

Would this be a better middle?

http://www.ufcbios.com/thiagoalves.jpg

195-200lbs ish, 5'9"

That's probably what I'm going for, but probably not quite that heavy.

kendf60

I've never worked out with "what type of body" in mind. It's always been for better performance at a sport. This time it's to run a 5k with my 3 adult children and their spouses and for surfing with my son. More important is for my health in general. All of these favor the slender body. But, like others have said, people have different tastes and I'm sure there are plenty of girls that like each of these.

lilemc2005

Solid gets my vote. Thick enough to have something to hold onto and big enough to make you feel protected and safe. Looks cuddly, too.

crisanderson27

Would this be a better middle?

http://www.ufcbios.com/thiagoalves.jpg

195-200lbs ish, 5'9"

That's probably what I'm going for, but probably not quite that heavy.

That's just about a perfect middle yes. I'm 5'7, 187lbs...so if I seriously solidified where I am now...I'd be right there I think.

What a lot of people don't realize is that these guys don't look so 'pumped' just walking around day to day...they're 'smoother'. Post workout (the solid guy particularly illustrates this), anyone with minimal bodyfat and muscles looks like they're trying to be Arnold lol.

crisanderson27

Id take the slim guys head on a FAT body-hes a CUTIE! lol-sorry Im off the subject-but I agree-its all about how you feel. But...I do like bigger guys myself....so they can protect me haha. im lame.

LOL not lame!!

I'm the kind of guy that likes to protect people...so I understand completely =p.

=D

hotpinkduck

slim ; )

crisanderson27

Thanks everyone!

Lot of replies lol...is it just me though or did half the posts on this thread suddenly disappear? There was about 10 saying my brother was hot...and now there's like 2 =p.

For everyone that thinks my little brother's hot lol...those pictures are about 6yrs old. I think he was...28? I was 30. We're actually pretty similar in looks and build (all my family is...like a bunch of twins running around, kinda creepy)...he just pushed it a lot farther than I've been interested in doing.

I think the middle build works too...middle to solid. He's not really that bulky, I think the camera angle has a lot to do with it too (and his troll like head lol).

SLambertAlaska, thanks for the compliment...I think I'm great to hug too =D.

crisanderson27

Ok...I see what happened lol...my internet locked up when posting, and I somehow got two threads =/.

Moderators, is there any way to merge them??

nnylee

Slim!

CuteAndCurvy83

Middle.Def!

crisanderson27

You do look like you could add muscle easier than others, however I have seen guys with stocky builds like yours just lose weight and look very muscular without training w heavy weights.

I like the slim, but that might be bc that is the one that fits my body type.

Here is my advice continue to lose weight and when you get between 10-15% BF then you can look at yourself and see what you need to do. That is what I am doing right now I have about 8 more pounds to go and then I will decide if I want to lose a little more weight or start trying to bulk.

That advice is pretty much where I'm standing on this too. Once I'm there though, I need to decide whether to incorporate some weights in for strength and size...or continue with the body weight stuff to strengthen and define.

I've got a doctor's appointment tomorrow, hopefully I'll have a dead positive bodyfat number to build off of then.

Cris

LuckyLeprechaun

I like the solid body the best, but I think he has built up his *** way too much. I don't like that hunched up look. BUT the chest and arms are very very nice.


***(what the heck muscle is that? goes from the neck to the shoulder, in the back. where your collarbones are, but on the back. know which one I mean?)


edited to add, your brother looks much more proportionate than the "sample solid" photo.

crisanderson27

I like the solid body the best, but I think he has built up his *** way too much. I don't like that hunched up look. BUT the chest and arms are very very nice.


***(what the heck muscle is that? goes from the neck to the shoulder, in the back. where your collarbones are, but on the back. know which one I mean?)


edited to add, your brother looks much more proportionate than the "sample solid" photo.

The muscle is the trapezius muscle...if you mean the one I think. Traps for short. You can see them in the picture of my back also...from behind.

I think the difference in my brother's picture and the other guys is the angle and how he's hunched his shoulders. My brother deleted his neck long ago lol =p. Well before that picture actually!

LuckyLeprechaun

yes, yes, that's the one.

I do not like the "where did the neck go?" look. I also do not like it when the veins all pop out on the surface and look all wormy. I don't know any females who like that look, except maybe the ones who are crazy about bodybuilding too.

Another look that is so silly is the "I did SO much ab work I am now hunched over"


it's all about proportion, IMHO. I do like a big solid body made of muscle, as long as it's all proportionately built. Any one part being overly built up looks crazy LOL (giant Arnold thighs...YUCK)

musica814

Personally, I prefer the slim look. Lucky me, my hubby is very tall, long and lean naturally (one of those lucky people who can eat whatever they want and never gain weight) and that's how he looks when he consistently works out and builds muscle. But you will look amazing regardless of what "shape" you attain

Schwiggity

I'd be afraid to share a prison cell with the last guy.....

LuckyLeprechaun

I'd be afraid to share a prison cell with the last guy.....

haha precisely the reason I like to share my bed with a guy shaped like that LOL

Makes me feel very safe.

crisanderson27

yes, yes, that's the one.

I do not like the "where did the neck go?" look. I also do not like it when the veins all pop out on the surface and look all wormy. I don't know any females who like that look, except maybe the ones who are crazy about bodybuilding too.

Another look that is so silly is the "I did SO much ab work I am now hunched over"


it's all about proportion, IMHO. I do like a big solid body made of muscle, as long as it's all proportionately built. Any one part being overly built up looks crazy LOL (giant Arnold thighs...YUCK)

I'm with you here lol. I'm hoping 15% bodyfat gives me nicely defined abs, without too much 'cut'. A flat stomach is all I really care about...I'd rather have runner's abs than body builders. My shoulders and chest, and my back...will be naturally heavy...I don't think I can control that...but I don't know that that's a bad thing either.

I think what I'm going to continue to do is the bodyweight stuff...no weights. When my bodyfat gets down where I want it...if there's anything I don't like or think needs bulked a little, I can always incorporate weights into my workouts on that specific area.

You guys have been an awesome help by the way...feel free to keep it up =D. Hearing other people's thoughts and opinions often helps a person solidify their own. I appreciate it!

Cris

Schwiggity

I'd be afraid to share a prison cell with the last guy.....

haha precisely the reason I like to share my bed with a guy shaped like that LOL

Makes me feel very safe.

Well it's the build and the fact that he's got some pretty serious bedroom eyes going on there....