Finally putting on size

[luvyalots]

My whole life, I've been skinny. People tell me I should be happy about that, but I've always wanted to get bigger. Well, at 26, I finally decided to get a gym membership. I've been working out three times a week, taking a few supplements, changed my diet a bit and the results are starting to show.

I've gained about 30 pounds in the last three months and I've been getting remarks from nearly all my friends and colleagues, including those that didn't know I've been working out.

Before: 5'11", 150 pounds
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After: 5'11", 180 pounds
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Yeah, I know I've added a certain amount of fat, but I'm bulking right now. In another month, I plan on getting more cut. BTW, the tattoo mean music, in case you're wondering. Also one question, do my pecs look weird?

[Mdlftr]

Your chest - waist taper is nice, your pecs, shoulders and arms are definitely filling out, and they all look solid!

[BTW, your pecs don't look "weird". Maybe because you now have "pecs" and it's a new experience. I know the feeling myself, feeling and cupping muscle bulges on my chest where it used to be flat or even depressed from the rest of my torso -- feels great, doesn't it?!)

Keep up the good work! Here's to the next 30 pounds!

Mdlftr

[1bigwoof]

I agree with Mdlftr...I think your progress is quite good. I think your back shot at 150 was impressive. Now, it's even better. Nice growth all around. Keep it up!

[latinherc]

Great progress man! congrats! is time to cut now and the bulk again.

[slaphappystanly]

great progress! Here's to even more growth in the future.

[DaBigGuy1]

As a former skinny kid, I could relate to when people tell you that you "look okay", even when you can't stand being skinny anymore.

Congrats on breaking out of that mold, and continued progress and growth!

Odd that you should ask that question about the pecs. When I first started out I swore up and down mine were not "right", as one pec was definitely smaller and more lopsided than the other. Of course after years of training and putting on a lot of weight they pretty much evened themselves out, probably due to the size and weight of them pulling themselves into shape! LOL!


Keep lifting and growing!

Ron III---III

[luvyalots]

Well, I think it's been long enough for an update. I've been working out five days a week this summer. I hit a plateau in late Spring, so I decided to work on strength and definition and lost some fat - got down to 177 pounds.

Now, I'm back up to 184 pounds. I'd like to be a solid 190 by the end of the summer.

Here are some new pics from last weekend. My biceps suck, though my arms have gotten bigger. And my pecs, while still not where I want them, are better.

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And here are a few extra ones:

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[arpeejay]

Mmmm! Beefy! You'll be up to 220 in NO time! Your narcissist friend better WATCH Out! :-)

Thanks for the new pix!

xoxo

Richard

[Mdlftr]

Also, your delts, pecs, tris and back (some rhomboids) are definitely coming in! Nice abs visible in your twisting shot.

Keep up the good work!

Mdlftr

[1bigwoof]

Great progress, luvyalots! Not only is your chest bigger but your upper back and V-shape are very impressive. I think your arms also look good. Thanks for taking so many pics and for sharing them. Good luck with further success.

[luvyalots]

Ok, so here we go: I haven't gained much weight recently - I'm still at about 183, but I feel like I've gotten bigger and more muscular...certainly stronger anyway.

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[arpeejay]

Originally Posted by luvyalots

Ok, so here we go: I haven't gained much weight recently - I'm still at about 183, but I feel like I've gotten bigger and more muscular...certainly stronger anyway.

Mega frickin' woof, Luvyalots! You're total bonerizing material!

Thanks for sharing the hot pix!

<< drool >>

Richard

[Jim USA]

That pic in the red muscle shirt is terrifc. Ain't it great to wear a muscle shirt and show off your new muscle? Those triceps are buff. Is this a great pasttime or what?

[luvyalots]

Originally Posted by Jim USA

That pic in the red muscle shirt is terrifc. Ain't it great to wear a muscle shirt and show off your new muscle? Those triceps are buff. Is this a great pasttime or what?

Thanks. My biceps suck but at least my triceps are ok - they make my arms look bigger than they really are.

[arpeejay]

Originally Posted by luvyalots

Thanks. My biceps suck but at least my triceps are ok - they make my arms look bigger than they really are.

Your triceps ARE part of your arm, of course, and about twice as big as your biceps. If you want big arms, you gotta have big triceps. :-)

xoxo

R

[alanindy]

Dude, looking good! Your progress this year is impressive. Love the way those abs are coming in <drool> Keep up the good work, you're gonna be huge in no time!

[Lifter73]

You're looking good, bud!

BTW, on your right pec, what does the symbol mean?

D

[luvyalots]

Originally Posted by Lifter73

You're looking good, bud!

BTW, on your right pec, what does the symbol mean?

D

It's Chinese for music - I majored in music ed in college...

[1bigwoof]

Looking great, luvyalots. Although I'm into beef, I definitely like the abs you're showing, too. Congrats on your progress thus far.

[arpeejay]

About time for an update, yes?

xoxo

Richard

[bigbob111]

OMG Dude, what happened to your face?!!? Did you get hit by a bus or something? Actually I missed the bus

[arpeejay]

Bump!

Update time?

xoxo

Richard

[luvyalots]

I guess I haven't updated in a while, have I? Here goes:

I'm up to 195 pounds now - up nearly 60 since the beginning...sorry if they're not the best quality...

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[arpeejay]

Woof!

Many thanks!

Awesome pix!

xoxo

richard

[1bigwoof]

Thanks for the update---excellent work! Maybe some before/after comparison shots would be in order?

[garrix]

Wow! Thats awesome progress! you should definitely be proud. You're definitely looking like a solid weightlifter now.

Good job and keep it up!

[luvyalots]

Wow, I think I should update this thread.

Still working out regularly. Didn't like the way parts of me looked (namely, shoulders, chest, biceps, lats) so I've been training hard to balance myself out.

Currently sitting at just over 200 pounds, trying to get to 210 before I cut down again. Don't have any true progress pics, so this will have to do for now.

Summer 2012:
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Summer 2013:
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[arpeejay]

http://www.facebook.com/arpeejay

[cutlerfan]

Keep going man! You will grow!

[inflated]

It can feel like a slow process and before you know it you are bigger than you ever thought you'd be.

[Mdlftr]

You're really making progress!

I went back and looked at your first post, when you were 26 years old and 150#.

Now you're 30 and 200#

Feels great doesn't it?!

Good idea to keep taking pictures in the same t shirt, year after year. Watch as it slowly stretches...and tears...and falls off in rags....!

Not to freak you out, but as you get older, your metabolism will slow a bit and it will be easier to gain ( muscle) weight!



Keep lifting and keep growing!

Mdlftr

[raven79]

Wow luvy you are attractive and look great! Can't wait for those progress pics!

[cg12345]

My favorite writer is also getting jacked? I think I have to sit down for a moment ...

[luvyalots]

Well, here are the long awaited progress pics. Since I'm in the process of bulking right now, I'm gonna try to post at the beginning of each month.

Presently, I'm sitting at 206 pounds. I just finished my first ever cycle of creatine and I've been eating like a mofo these last few months. Started bulking at about 180-185 and trying to get to 210...at least to start. Wish me luck lol

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I think I've improved most in my chest, shoulders and legs. Still need more though.

[hulkoutlvr]

This may sound silly and sentimental, but you really do have a BEAUTIFUL body. I love your thickness. I can only imagine what you'll look like as you get bigger. You're extremely handsome too!

[Mdlftr]

Originally Posted by luvyalots

Well, here are the long awaited progress pics. Since I'm in the process of bulking right now, I'm gonna try to post at the beginning of each month.

Presently, I'm sitting at 206 pounds. I just finished my first ever cycle of creatine and I've been eating like a mofo these last few months. Started bulking at about 180-185 and trying to get to 210...at least to start. Wish me luck lol

http://i61.tinypic.com/2mi2lwh.jpg
http://i58.tinypic.com/x6lbip.jpg
http://i60.tinypic.com/1zb8ljs.jpg
http://i62.tinypic.com/2hz2vr5.jpg
http://i59.tinypic.com/jh3tvr.jpg

I think I've improved most in my chest, shoulders and legs. Still need more though.

Here's a link from your first post, 55 pounds ago at 150:


http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/2829/img2618.jpg

Same pose now at 206#:

http://i60.tinypic.com/1zb8ljs.jpg

GREAT WORK!

[bigmag2]

i agree excellent work. you are hot.

[luvyalots]

Quick update (sorry no pics this month):

No real gains - I took a week off from the gym cause my body was kinda hurting me and not in a good way. So I lost a few pounds and only now am back up to 206. Probably gonna go on creatine one more time before finishing this "bulk." I'll post something around April 1.