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

imjms737
imjms737 Posts: 69 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
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>
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Aug 15, 2015: About 70kg
- More of a lean look with more muscle definition

<Pic 2>
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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 ;)
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  • nowine4me
    nowine4me Posts: 3,985 Member
    #2!!
  • Meganthedogmom
    Meganthedogmom Posts: 1,639 Member
    #2

    Nice work
  • KDar1988
    KDar1988 Posts: 648 Member
    #2 Hard work paying off!
  • KyleGrace8
    KyleGrace8 Posts: 2,205 Member
    #2
  • ValerieMartini2Olives
    ValerieMartini2Olives Posts: 3,024 Member
    Honestly I think #1 is better
  • huango
    huango Posts: 1,007 Member
    #2
  • KrunchyMama
    KrunchyMama Posts: 420 Member
    I prefer #1, but it really should come down to what YOU prefer. Either way, great job!!
  • genpopadopolous
    genpopadopolous Posts: 411 Member
    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
    RoxieDawn Posts: 15,488 Member
    Have you asked your girlfriend? :)
  • BrunetteRunner87
    BrunetteRunner87 Posts: 591 Member
    2
  • Rururiri
    Rururiri Posts: 31 Member
    I like the second picture better :smile:
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    #2
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    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
    thunder1982 Posts: 280 Member
    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
    BusyRaeNOTBusty Posts: 7,166 Member
    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
    Habiteer Posts: 190 Member
    ITT: Just be yourself. But yourself when you're #2 is better.
  • sevenofnine01
    sevenofnine01 Posts: 54 Member
    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
    Asher_Ethan Posts: 2,430 Member
    You look great in both pictures.

    But yeah, 2.
  • imjms737
    imjms737 Posts: 69 Member
    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
    CoffeeNCardio Posts: 1,847 Member
    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
    SLLRunner Posts: 12,942 Member
    Why hello there, jangboolee. :blush:

    Definitely number two. :)

    Good work!
  • DebSozo
    DebSozo Posts: 2,578 Member
    Your shoulders and arms look bigger in photo 2.

    #2
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    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
    Seffell Posts: 2,244 Member
    edited October 2016
    #1 for me.
  • rainbowbow
    rainbowbow Posts: 7,490 Member
    edited October 2016
    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.
    4_DAf_OU4.jpg

    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
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    Either.
  • ItsyBitsy246
    ItsyBitsy246 Posts: 307 Member
    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
    workinonit1956 Posts: 1,043 Member
    Because you asked, #2. #1 was nothing to sneeze at either:)
  • MommyMeggo
    MommyMeggo Posts: 1,222 Member
    Im fine with mass over definition as well. :)
    #2
    Good job!

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