I think you look better and more aesthetic when you were lighter. Don't play the size game. Play the quality game.
I agree, but if I want to compete I need size, on the national level everyone is huge dude, trying to add muscle slowly through the years, but yes I agree lean a look always looks better, I'm still in good condition even though I'm bulking, I always maintain visible abs no matter what. But again slowly adding quality is the key. In the last 10 years Ive added about 50 pounds.