I don't think that pic really shows it well, but my lats have gotten significantly larger since I started doing pull ups....it was the first time I could actually see significant changes in my body as a result of changes in my work out
Don't get me wrong.....I like being a little more thick...I love being stronger....I'm no longer referred to as "petite"
you still have great definition on your back and can easily see the increased lean mass! the abs will come back soon i'm sure.. i'm curious to know how much faster you'll lean out (how much you notice an increased metabolism) after adding mass now that you have a more solid muscle base.
personally, i'm still working at getting my own lean mass comparable to your before pics
VDL - you're looking amazing - very nice indeed. You've developed some nice thickness there - I'd give you karma, but I have to spread it around first (damn karma machine).
Looks damn good to me. Definitely more muscle there. IF there really is any fat like you say it is, that new muscle should help burn it off in no time. My eyes are seeing the muscle!