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A Reddit User Shares Their Weight Journey From 168Lbs to 182Lbs in 4 Weeks

Read about a user's weight journey through a Reddit post about increasing protein intake, exercising, and using a diet tracking app.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A before and after photo of a 5'8" male showing a muscle gain from 168 pounds to 182 pounds. A net gain of 14 pounds.
A before and after photo of a 5'8" male showing a muscle gain from 168 pounds to 182 pounds. A net gain of 14 pounds.
A before and after photo of a 5'8" male showing a muscle gain from 168 pounds to 182 pounds. A net gain of 14 pounds.
A before and after photo of a 5'8" male showing a muscle gain from 168 pounds to 182 pounds. A net gain of 14 pounds.
A before and after photo of a 5'8" male showing a muscle gain from 168 pounds to 182 pounds. A net gain of 14 pounds.
A before and after photo of a 5'8" male showing a muscle gain from 168 pounds to 182 pounds. A net gain of 14 pounds.
A before and after photo of a 5'8" male showing a muscle gain from 168 pounds to 182 pounds. A net gain of 14 pounds.
A before and after photo of a 5'8" male showing a muscle gain from 168 pounds to 182 pounds. A net gain of 14 pounds.
A before and after photo of a 5'8" male showing a muscle gain from 168 pounds to 182 pounds. A net gain of 14 pounds.
A before and after photo of a 5'8" male showing a muscle gain from 168 pounds to 182 pounds. A net gain of 14 pounds.
A before and after photo of a 5'8" male showing a muscle gain from 168 pounds to 182 pounds. A net gain of 14 pounds.
A before and after photo of a 5'8" male showing a muscle gain from 168 pounds to 182 pounds. A net gain of 14 pounds.
A before and after photo of a 5'8" male showing a muscle gain from 168 pounds to 182 pounds. A net gain of 14 pounds.
Update: 24/M/5'8 168->182lbs [+14lbs in 4 weeks]
Originally posted on /r/BTFC

Introduction

A Reddit user, mikasaur, shares their progress on gaining 14lbs in 4 weeks. They reveal some of their diet and exercise routines as well as an app they use to track their diet.

The Progress

Mikasaur started at 168lbs and gained 14lbs in 4 weeks through their diet and exercise routine. They increased their protein intake to around 450g per day and kept their calorie intake at around 4500 per day. They also worked out 6 days a week and focused on compound exercises such as the squat, deadlift, and overhead press.

The Diet Tracking App

When asked by a fellow Reddit user, mikasaur revealed that they use an app called Perfect Diet Tracker to track their diet. They stated that although the app isn't free, it was well worth the cost. While the app's database is good, mikasaur tries to make their own food as much as possible to ensure accuracy. They weigh their food and use the nutritional values from the label to add their own items to the app's database.

The Risks of High Protein Intake

One Reddit user expressed concern for mikasaur's high protein intake, stating that it could damage the kidneys. Mikasaur responded that they would look into this further, but it's worth noting that high protein intake doesn't necessarily cause kidney damage in healthy individuals. It's important to consult a healthcare professional before making significant changes to one's diet.

Conclusion

While it's important to be cautious with one's diet, mikasaur's progress shows that dedicating oneself to a healthy routine can have positive effects in a relatively short time. It's worth noting that everyone's body is different, so what works for one person might not work for another. However, experimenting with different diets and exercise regimens can lead to discovering what works best for each individual person.

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