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Tracking a Weight Loss Journey: 2 Months of Trying to Gain Muscle

Follow a 19-year-old's weight loss journey as she tries to gain muscle and shares her progress over 2 months on Reddit. Learn from her experience!

Article by Madeleine Smith

A photo of a 5'5" woman showing a snapshot of 120 pounds at a height of 5'5
F/19/5'5 [120>120= 0 pounds lost] 2 month progress, trying to gain muscle. Again
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Introduction

On Reddit, a 19-year-old user named [deleted] has been sharing their weight loss journey over the past couple of months. Their goal is not just to lose weight but also to gain muscle. Despite not losing any weight, the user has seen progress in their body composition and is inspiring others to try things out for themselves.

Tracking Progress Without the Scale

While some people might measure their weight loss solely by the number on the scale, [deleted] is taking a different approach. They're tracking their progress in a number of ways, including taking progress pictures and monitoring their body fat percentage. This is a smart approach since muscle weighs more than fat, so progress might not be visible in total weight loss.

Adjusting Diet and Exercise

In their Reddit thread, [deleted] talks about making adjustments to their diet and exercise routine to see the most progress. They've been focusing on consuming enough protein, increasing their calorie intake, and lifting weights to gain muscle. It's clear that they're putting in a lot of effort to see results.

Inspiring Others to Try

One of the best things about tracking a weight loss journey on Reddit is the way it inspires others to try. [deleted]'s thread is full of comments from people who are encouraged by their progress and eager to try things out for themselves. Even if you're not quite ready to make a major change to your lifestyle, just seeing other people's progress can be motivating.

Conclusion

If you're looking to lose weight or gain muscle, [deleted]'s progress over the past 2 months is worth checking out. Their approach of tracking progress through body fat percentage and progress photos is a smart one, especially if you're focusing on building muscle. Remember, everyone's body is different, so results may not be immediate or the same for everyone. Nevertheless, remember to start small and make gradual adjustments to your diet and exercise to see the best results.

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Madeleine Smith

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Madeleine is passionate about empowering individuals with the information and tools they need to transform their bodies and lives.