From 165Lbs to 205Lbs: Journey of a Reddit User’s Weight Gain and Muscle Transformation
Read about one Reddit user's weight journey from 165lbs to 205lbs using their posts to guide us. Discover the necessary changes they made in their routine.
Article by Madeleine Smith
The Reddit User’s Progress Post
The Reddit user Elanikan, 26 and 6’5’’ went from 165lbs to 205lbs in eight months. The post received 24 upvotes, and comments from several Redditors congratulating him on his progress. However, some users, including SurrealPixel and voodoomonkey616, expressed concern about the user’s routine, citing a lack of volume and inefficiency.
Redditors’ Advice
The Redditors suggested trying proper routines like Starting Strength or StrongLifts, with a lower volume and heavier weights. Espada18 suggested trying Lean gains-type intermittent fasting combined with strength training. Aektann advised reconsidering the low-volume and inefficient routine to allow for progression.
Choosing A New Workout Routine
Elanikan decided to switch to a 5x5 program and thanked everyone who gave him direction. Another user, Delcophantom, shared this StrongLift/accessory routine. Elanikan admitted he felt intimidated by squats and deadlifts but man’d up to perform them to achieve real progress. The user also uploaded an image in response to Sugarstache’s recommendation to flex to give a better idea of muscle gain.
Misguided Advice
One user, 40_SHADES_OF_RAY, was less pleasant in their comment, stating, 'Congrats, you got fat.' Elanikan wasn't too concerned since he felt he had gained muscle, but reconsidered his routine’s effectiveness.
Learning and Starting Over
Elanikan accepted that his workout routine was inefficient and took the criticism as motivation to make changes. He admitted he initially considered steroid use as a shortcut after visiting 40_SHADES_OF_RAY's submitted posts on r/steroids. However, he chose to decline the offer and take the natural route to his transformation. This particular post showed how negative comments can sometimes motivate users to make positive, healthy changes in their lifestyle.
Madeleine Smith
Content Lead at MyProgressPics.com
Madeleine is passionate about empowering individuals with the information and tools they need to transform their bodies and lives.
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