Strength training gave me big manly muscles! (or not)
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CoryIda
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My argument FOR strength training (I’ll let the pictures do most of the talking. I'm 5'10" btw):
Before (294 lbs, approximately 56% body fat):
![003-4-1.jpg](http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd489/ciayers/003-4-1.jpg)
![37600_139117492784657_100000592214278_278412_3914396_n.jpg](http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd489/ciayers/37600_139117492784657_100000592214278_278412_3914396_n.jpg)
![29775_869548316142_10116788_48816093_2656878_n-1.jpg](http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd489/ciayers/29775_869548316142_10116788_48816093_2656878_n-1.jpg)
Now (156 lbs, approximately 22% body fat or maybe a little less):
![017-6.jpg](http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd489/ciayers/017-6.jpg)
![106_0776.jpg](http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd489/ciayers/106_0776.jpg)
![flex.jpg](http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd489/ciayers/flex.jpg)
![106_0702.jpg](http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd489/ciayers/106_0702.jpg)
![2193703_9714.jpg](http://photos.myfitnesspalllc.netdna-cdn.com/images/photos/193/703/2193703_9714.jpg)
Here are my big “manly” muscles.![:tongue: :tongue:](https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/resources/emoji/tongue.png)
Before (294 lbs, approximately 56% body fat):
![003-4-1.jpg](http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd489/ciayers/003-4-1.jpg)
![37600_139117492784657_100000592214278_278412_3914396_n.jpg](http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd489/ciayers/37600_139117492784657_100000592214278_278412_3914396_n.jpg)
![29775_869548316142_10116788_48816093_2656878_n-1.jpg](http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd489/ciayers/29775_869548316142_10116788_48816093_2656878_n-1.jpg)
Now (156 lbs, approximately 22% body fat or maybe a little less):
![017-6.jpg](http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd489/ciayers/017-6.jpg)
![106_0776.jpg](http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd489/ciayers/106_0776.jpg)
![flex.jpg](http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd489/ciayers/flex.jpg)
![106_0702.jpg](http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd489/ciayers/106_0702.jpg)
![2193703_9714.jpg](http://photos.myfitnesspalllc.netdna-cdn.com/images/photos/193/703/2193703_9714.jpg)
Here are my big “manly” muscles.
![:tongue: :tongue:](https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/resources/emoji/tongue.png)
![014.jpg](http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd489/ciayers/014.jpg)
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I don't see man, what I see on here is all woman!!!! you age strong, beautiful, and very sexy0
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This pic reminds me of:0 -
wow...sexy!0
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Great work!!!!0
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Have I mentioned that you are......whatever word is beyond Awesome, that is the word I should have already mentioned in a sentence with your name.0
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Good Job!0
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You are ALL woman, i dont see no man in those pics. Did i mention how stunning you look?0
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Great job!!0
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Way to go! You look amazing!0
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You look awesome. You've come so far. Your muscles are wonderfully sexy. And that last dress is super cute.0
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Gorgeous. Simply amazing. :smooched:0
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Love love love this! You look amazing.0
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Did you ever know...
that you're my HEEERROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!0 -
Bump because my work computer sucks donkey balls and I can't see the pics!!! :grumble:
I do know though that you are amazing, Cory. Thanks for sharing :happy:0 -
Gorgeous! I would kill for bulky manly muscle like yours!0
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rock those hot muscles, babe! you're my hero.
this has me thinking i should post pics of my "manly muscles"0 -
OMG!! You are incredible!! You have accomplished so much and look totally fantastic! Thanks for sharing...0
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When awesomeness is personified it embodies you!0
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