Does one LOOK bigger after cutting?

[nathan_strength]

I've gained 15lbs in the past 3 months or so, and although I know I look noticeably bigger, I am a little bit less defined. So I was wondering if I will LOOK bigger despite losing weight, after a cut because I will be more defined and the muscle will show more? I'm gonna keep bulking till I hit 195 or so but I was just wondering...

[Aussie12]

yeah I usually look bigger after cutting, I've only really cut like once or twice but I get a lot more compliments when I'm leaner at a lower weight.

[ORE0O]

you should LOOK bigger and you are going to BE bigger, your body is going to be fuller of muscle and after you cut like crazy you will be jacked

[RipgutCannibal]

Yeah I think vascularity and definition gives the impression of hyoogeness. Thats why myspace ripped kids can convince girls they are fit. Its an interesting phenomenon.

[nathan_strength]

alright thanks for the input...I was scared that I worked so hard to gain all this weight, only to have to cut back to 170 and look small again. But I guess the fact that I'll have a higher % of muscle and less % fat at 170 than I did before I bulked/cut, I won't look as small as I did before... still it worries me.