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):


Little brother.

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

ericapledger

SLIM!! I dont like alot of muscle.

selfdiscipline73

I say middle! The solid looks out of proportion. With your height you would look better in the middle.

jozzierdgz

the middle picture.... not too much muscle but not too little either

believetoachieve

Damn, your "little" brother is HOT! lol! I like the middle-to-built look on most guys!

LoveLiveLift

I vote for middle. Good muscle but not crazy built. Not a big fan of the "hulk" look.

shreddingit

Solid!!<<<Solid!!<< I like a man to carry me, I dont wanna carry him! :laugh:

emmaleigh47

Middle -- but your brother is smoking (and you aint bad yourself)!

Jerzeeblondie

Middle ... I honestly think you look fine now though... I like guys who are a little thicker with somewhat muscular arms but not huge. I think too much muscle makes a guy's head look small and makes him look a lot older than he really is. But slim or middle is pretty nice.

marie_2454

Personally I like the middle one. I'm usually attracted to more muscular guys

txmomma0889

I would say slim or middle.... middle seem perfect... i don't really like solid... if i met a guy like that he might itimidate me to much to make a move.. or to accept a date

mommylocs

Solid looks it would fit your frame more. Slim and middle are nice as well.... Well they are all nice....

acasey0123

slim or middle...I dont like solid.

rskidmore

Slim or middle. The Solid guy looks almost puffy...

shonasteele

I like the middle build, and the good news is it looks like you're pretty much there! Just a little more definition and you're smokin' hon! Great work!

adrianamezam

i, personally, prefer the slim, but i think your shape would look best with the middle build. definately not the solid. thats almost looks scary to me! and, if youre not wanting to bulk up so much, mix tons of cardio into your workout and try pilates. it help to define without buking.

timanda2

slim to middle

Seajolly

Another vote for middle!

KayleighDawn13

I would say middle!! Definitely what I find attractive anyway!

sculptcha

I would normally say middle or slim, but as some have already said, your frame lends itself nicely to the solid body type. If you could somehow minimize your trapezius muscle more than the guy in the picture, solid would look good. Seriously, block out the trapezius (and his face, which is pretty intimidating by itself), and he doesn't look THAT bulky.

artemis222

I'm a BIG ol' sucker for slim builds. But, the middle is fine, too.

mbowman323

I would vote medium to solid. There is nothing sexier on a man then strong arms and a back.

SLambertAlaska

Personally, I prefer the slim build. But looking at that guy's neck and your neck, I'm not sure it will work for you. Definately not the "solid" build for me. (That guy is getting too close to needing a bra.) I'm impressed with your backside picture - you would feel great to hug!

SkinnyCate

Middle!

cdthom

slim and middle are both supper sexy

crisanderson27

Thanks guys!!

I somehow managed to post two posts of this (internet locked up when posting, so I hit it twice) lol. Hopefully some nice moderator will come along and merge them =p.

As for the build thing...I think middle to solid will really be my only choices anyhow. The big guy isn't really THAT big, I think it's more a picture angle and his huge aggressive looking head =p. Also, he's clearly very pumped from a workout. My traps aren't a whole lot smaller than his are now I think.

Anyhow...thanks a bunch again...it's cool to see people's opinions on this subject. As a guy who has a couple of options from where he's standing right now...it's an interesting poll for sure!

Cris

~Edit - Oh, and as I said on the other thread...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.

=D

ContinuousEffort

Middle!

rhodes2b

I like the build of your little brother too. It looms like it comes naturally for the family.

Rachel_Leigh84

Slim!

hollyb9871

For you I'd say middle-solid. Preference would be more towards the middle, a nice muscular body without being over the top. Good luck which ever way you go and post pics along the way!

tlaltman

Middle at most...l like the slim to middle, big is not cute...:) good luck with your goals