I think you need to ASK about where we are in life..............in other words.........our AGE! LMAO! I'm sorry. I agree with Mom...........maybe because I am a mom. **shrugs**
Jason, I don't see the attractiveness. But, please don't go by what only Lady Sage, ngdawg, and I have posted. I find that as the years go on, that everyone has different opinions/likes/dislikes. Not only is it because of our past likes, but because those "past likes" seem to stay with us.
For instance, most men my age still like the Rachel Welch look. And our fathers liked the voluminous look..........what they called the "Bombshell". Now I find that most young men seem to like the size 4 look (on women).
So, it must change for the women and how they look at men. You have to remember, it's all about "image" and what society has made it. Or how fashion has changed it.
Women like hardness. We go for hardness because............well............we are soft. Heh. But, we do want to feel like we are hugging something real and with a tad bit of softness. I'm getting off track!
I responded because you compared it to your Mom's taste. Which says alot on what you think of her opinion. But her opinion should apply to "todays" standards.
How do you FEEL about being buff? Do you really like the idea? GO FOR IT buddy!! As long as you aren't hurtin' yourself and you stay healthy, do what
YOU want to do.
Your mother may nag, but if you feel good about yourself and are healthy ....I say do it right, GO FOR IT!