Putting it out there. Pic heavy

natekorpusik
natekorpusik Posts: 176 Member
edited December 18 in Success Stories
The pics below are from my journey. I have posted before on here, but I have not posted any updates in about 4 months. In that time I have tried adding weight (approximately 20 pounds). Honestly, I can't decide which "me" I like better. Thoughts?

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The latest ones are below this line and are due to purposeful weight gain in preparation for a powerlifting competition.

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Thank you all for your honest input and best of luck with your journey.
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  • Syderelli
    Syderelli Posts: 439 Member
    You look fantastic! Congrats on your success :)
  • aippolito1
    aippolito1 Posts: 4,894 Member
    You look great, but I think I liked the hairy chest better, and that's saying something coming from me! I like my boys as smooth as a rubber chicken, lol! But you look awesome.
  • ilike2moveit
    ilike2moveit Posts: 776 Member
    Wow! You look amazing! I prefer you with chest hair~personal preference. :wink:
  • AssembledIncorrectly
    AssembledIncorrectly Posts: 64 Member
    No hair...Shaved please
  • ilike2moveit
    ilike2moveit Posts: 776 Member
    You look great, but I think I liked the hairy chest better, and that's saying something coming from me! I like my boys as smooth as a rubber chicken, lol! But you look awesome.

    I just typed the same thing! Too funny.
  • glennstoudt
    glennstoudt Posts: 403 Member
    Congrats. Last look is the best one. Well done in the mid section.
  • sdereski
    sdereski Posts: 3,406 Member
    Great work! You look wonderful - my preference....the ones with hair on your chest. :wink:
  • letswalk
    letswalk Posts: 32 Member
    You look great, but I think I liked the hairy chest better, and that's saying something coming from me! I like my boys as smooth as a rubber chicken, lol! But you look awesome.

    In total agreement here! :)
  • natekorpusik
    natekorpusik Posts: 176 Member
    Thanks for the quick responses. Wow. I love this site. But what if we put the chest hair debate aside and just focused on the structure. Lol...
  • AlexzKT
    AlexzKT Posts: 131 Member
    Regardless of chest hair, I think that you look more defined in the older photo, but that could be attributed to photo quality/lighting/etc. That being said - you look excellent in both. You are a very handsome man! Congrats on how far you've come (:
  • Toddrific
    Toddrific Posts: 1,114 Member
    Hehe@ shaving

    Good job
  • twistygirl
    twistygirl Posts: 517 Member
    You really got that gut in check awesome job, nice chest tattoo but the hairy chest does look better but with the flat stomach.
  • alikat42
    alikat42 Posts: 213 Member
    Thanks for the quick responses. Wow. I love this site. But what if we put the chest hair debate aside and just focused on the structure. Lol...

    I'm with the other ladies in regards to chest hair, lol. But your body looks great in the most recent pictures.
  • BigBoneSista
    BigBoneSista Posts: 2,389 Member
    Nice job!! Cutting up nicely.
  • gazbo1986
    gazbo1986 Posts: 52
    looks good dude. you lost fat but also kept muscle. solid work.

    are you trying to lean out now or pack on a bit of size?
  • sirenap123
    sirenap123 Posts: 23
    Thanks for the quick responses. Wow. I love this site. But what if we put the chest hair debate aside and just focused on the structure. Lol...

    LOL I don't know. I kind of like this discussion. haha:laugh:
  • natekorpusik
    natekorpusik Posts: 176 Member
    looks good dude. you lost fat but also kept muscle. solid work.

    are you trying to lean out now or pack on a bit of size?

    I have spent the last few months putting on size. Now it is time to shred.... which means a stricter diet... yuck.
  • moeviegrl
    moeviegrl Posts: 52
    I like the newest pictures (with the weight added on) better. Yes, you looked more muscular and defined in the earlier pictures but this was not attractive to me. That said...I have to confess that when I want to cuddle with a man, I don't want to be laying on a rock hard muscle...I want muscle but not rock hard. Happy medium, you know? I think you look healthier and more "normal" now. Which I hope you don't see as backhanded compliment in anyway because it is not meant as such. Also, I find all the pictures of you after the initial one, are handsome good looking men. So, no matter what...you are a good looking, handsome man. :)
  • BobbieLee1959
    BobbieLee1959 Posts: 605 Member
    All I can say to this is a very loud and boisterous: WOW!! GREAT JOB!
  • setaylor86080
    setaylor86080 Posts: 210 Member
    Ha ha ha I love both. You are a very noce looking man. Great Job!!
  • jfaure23
    jfaure23 Posts: 114 Member
    You look amazing!! The added muscle suits you and your body very well. Hard work shows. Very very nice!
  • mznisaelaine
    mznisaelaine Posts: 2,262 Member
    Wow! You look great!! Congrats!
  • Ashley23261
    Ashley23261 Posts: 7
    You look amazing!
  • sipseyab
    sipseyab Posts: 56 Member
    Well, I think you look great! But I like the next to last photos better. I think the chest hair makes you seem more defined or something. I think a fit hairy chest looks better than a bald pumped chest. But, that's just my opinion. Either way, you have made some fantastic strides in your fitness. Congrats!
  • esphixiet
    esphixiet Posts: 214 Member
    I'm guessing you were looking for input on the purposeful weight gain, and not the hair or no hair...
    I personally think you look better slimmer, it changes the shape of your face and gives you a more masculine look. Granted, you look great with the added mass, too. :)
  • chattipatty2
    chattipatty2 Posts: 376 Member
    Well, I think you look great! But I like the next to last photos better. I think the chest hair makes you seem more defined or something. I think a fit hairy chest looks better than a bald pumped chest. But, that's just my opinion. Either way, you have made some fantastic strides in your fitness. Congrats!
    This^. She took the words right outta my mouth!
  • nikkiprickett
    nikkiprickett Posts: 412 Member
    AWESOME progress! congrats! :)
  • giggitygoo
    giggitygoo Posts: 1,978 Member
    Wow! Great progress! You're looking really great!
  • tdg2324
    tdg2324 Posts: 8
    AWESOME!!! Look great! Congrats!
  • TinaS88
    TinaS88 Posts: 817 Member
    You look great!! The recent ones are the best to me. And keep the hair off. :P
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