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

crisanderson27
crisanderson27 Posts: 5,343 Member
edited September 27 in Success Stories
: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:

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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.

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Full front picture on the same day.

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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):

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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!

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Slim

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Middle

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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
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  • ericapledger
    ericapledger Posts: 32 Member
    SLIM!! I dont like alot of muscle.
  • selfdiscipline73
    selfdiscipline73 Posts: 74 Member
    I say middle! The solid looks out of proportion. With your height you would look better in the middle.
  • jozzierdgz
    jozzierdgz Posts: 60 Member
    the middle picture.... not too much muscle but not too little either
  • believetoachieve
    believetoachieve Posts: 675 Member
    Damn, your "little" brother is HOT! lol! I like the middle-to-built look on most guys! :smile:
  • LoveLiveLift
    LoveLiveLift Posts: 459 Member
    I vote for middle. Good muscle but not crazy built. Not a big fan of the "hulk" look. :tongue:
  • shreddingit
    shreddingit Posts: 1,133 Member
    Solid!!<<<Solid!!<< I like a man to carry me, I dont wanna carry him! :laugh:
  • emmaleigh47
    emmaleigh47 Posts: 1,670 Member
    Middle -- but your brother is smoking (and you aint bad yourself)! :)
  • Jerzeeblondie
    Jerzeeblondie Posts: 236
    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
    marie_2454 Posts: 881 Member
    Personally I like the middle one. I'm usually attracted to more muscular guys :wink:
  • txmomma0889
    txmomma0889 Posts: 179 Member
    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
    mommylocs Posts: 3
    Solid looks it would fit your frame more. Slim and middle are nice as well.... Well they are all nice....
  • acasey0123
    acasey0123 Posts: 640 Member
    slim or middle...I dont like solid.
  • rskidmore
    rskidmore Posts: 212
    Slim or middle. The Solid guy looks almost puffy...
  • shonasteele
    shonasteele Posts: 473
    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
    adrianamezam Posts: 64
    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
    timanda2 Posts: 149
    slim to middle
  • Seajolly
    Seajolly Posts: 1,435 Member
    Another vote for middle!
  • KayleighDawn13
    KayleighDawn13 Posts: 79
    I would say middle!! Definitely what I find attractive anyway!
  • sculptcha
    sculptcha Posts: 163 Member
    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
    artemis222 Posts: 390 Member
    I'm a BIG ol' sucker for slim builds. But, the middle is fine, too.
  • mbowman323
    mbowman323 Posts: 216
    I would vote medium to solid. There is nothing sexier on a man then strong arms and a back.
  • SLambertAlaska
    SLambertAlaska Posts: 197 Member
    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
    SkinnyCate Posts: 116
    Middle!
  • cdthom
    cdthom Posts: 108 Member
    slim and middle are both supper sexy
  • crisanderson27
    crisanderson27 Posts: 5,343 Member
    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
    ContinuousEffort Posts: 136
    Middle!
  • rhodes2b
    rhodes2b Posts: 304 Member
    I like the build of your little brother too. It looms like it comes naturally for the family.
  • Rachel_Leigh84
    Rachel_Leigh84 Posts: 120
    Slim!
  • hollyb9871
    hollyb9871 Posts: 401 Member
    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
    tlaltman Posts: 32
    Middle at most...l like the slim to middle, big is not cute...:) good luck with your goals
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