Progress Pics

[scotusch]

Hi everyone,

I've lifted for about 2 years now, although I've really only been serious with my routine (and the big three lifts) for about 18 months.

Here are some recent pics of me at about 195-200 (I know it's a large window, but I haven't weighed myself in a few weeks).

When I started lifting I was 175 in clothes and shoes, so I've definitely gained a solid 20 pounds or so of weight. I am trying to decide if I should put on some more weight, or do a 5 pound cut.

Any comments and/or a body fat estimate would be appreciated.

Thanks!

[scotusch]

And the wheels!

[Reko]

5 pound cut?
That's called going to the bathroom.


Gain more weight.

[scotusch]

5 pound cut?
That's called going to the bathroom.


Gain more weight.

Haha--fair enough. I suppose I should weigh a good 210 or more besides I decide to do any cutting.

I also do like eating. Chipotle sounds good about now.

[Detard]

Is there a fisheye on that camera? It seems really distorted. The proportions are not right. With that said, gain weight.

[scotusch]

Is there a fisheye on that camera? It seems really distorted. The proportions are not right. With that said, gain weight.

No fish eye on the camera--which picture(s) seem off to you? I did take them with my laptop, and could try with a digital camera instead.

In terms of gaining weight, I'll start with 3 eggs, two sausages, some bacon, two pieces of toast (with peanut butter) and some orange juice in the morning.

[Reko]

In terms of gaining weight, I'll start with 3 eggs, two sausages, some bacon, two pieces of toast (with peanut butter) and some orange juice in the morning.

No, right now!

[CleverName]

Really thick arms... legs and back seem to be lagging a bit behind though..

[powerboy93]

I love the "GAIN WEIGHT" or "EAT MORE" responses.

[T FLEX]

How tall are you?

[TopCat]

I'd cut personally. But I guess it is all about goals and preferences. I personally like to stay relatively lean if I can, 10-12% while bulking.

As I'm sure people will question my opinion, this is why. I just like to keep it in check as dieting from 18+ to <10 sucks. If you don't want to be very lean and just want size, keep gaining. Also...

As well, it seems empirically that once body fat gets to the 15% range or so for men, fat gains tend to accelerate during mass gaining phases. I suspect this is due to the development of systemic insulin resistance which causes calories to go into fat stores more readily. Keeping body fat levels below that may be helpful.

[scotusch]

How tall are you?

I am 6' tall.

[scotusch]

I'd cut personally. But I guess it is all about goals and preferences. I personally like to stay relatively lean if I can, 10-12% while bulking.

As I'm sure people will question my opinion, this is why. I just like to keep it in check as dieting from 18+ to <10 sucks. If you don't want to be very lean and just want size, keep gaining. Also...

Thanks for the link--interesting reading.

What would you estimate I am at in terms of body fat at the moment?