Do I even lift? (warning: pale+hairy)

[TBU720]

Don't say I didn't warn you.

Okay well long story short, I wanted to make this post to see whether or not people think that it looks like I even lift (as so many people often ask)

I will be the first to admit that I do not look that great yet. But, I have been making slow and steady progress for slightly over a year now. I started spending 3-4 months with a terrible diet and program, then another 3-4 months with a good diet but terrible program. I'm finally on track now, I believe, and seeing consistent progress.

Started at a skinny-fat 135:


And now I am at 165. Still skinny-fat kind of, but up 30 pounds nonetheless:




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Basically, I posted this thread because I want to know what you guys think of my transformation thus far. (sorry no shirtless before pic) When I look in the mirror I still see my same old self...but people I know are all the time telling me how muscular I look and how big my arms are. I want you to tell me: do I even lift?

Do not be afraid to be honest with me (like I have to tell you guys that...) When I started lifting, I was bench pressing 65 pounds. Yes, that includes the bar! Now in my last workout I did bench with 70 lb dumbbells for 10 reps. Even if you guys tell me that I look like crap, I am still going to keep on moving because I feel great and am getting stronger by the day!

And am I correct in saying that my arms are my worst body part?

Thanks for looking.

[Indpowr]

shave your chest, go out in the sun, and LIFT hard. It will come in time. You need to start eating cleaner too.

[TBU720]

Do you think I am in good enough shape to shave my chest?

I always think it looks stupid when men who don't even look good shave their body hair.

[Indpowr]

That is up to you. I am bless not to have any hair on my chest even in my late 30s. But, I think it is cleaner IMO