A 29 Year Old Man's Weightlifting Journey From 150 to 175 Pounds

Introduction

An anonymous Reddit user, TheyCallThemRouges, shared his journey from 150 to 175 pounds over the past 6 months using a PPL program and a balanced vegetarian diet. He received feedback and questions from other Reddit users in the comments section of his post.

Vegetarian Diet and Fish Intake

TheyCallThemRouges followed a vegetarian diet with fish included in his meals every day. He ate fish such as mahi-mahi burgers, tuna, salmon, scallops, shrimp, and crab. When asked about the concern of mercury poisoning and ocean pollutants, he replied that he did not worry about it.

Creatine Use and BCAAs

TheyCallThemRouges recommended the use of creatine and BCAA (Branched-chain amino acids) to help him during his weightlifting journey. He explained that the muscles hold more water and make the person stronger with creatine consumption. BCAAs help with protein synthesis, which is significant for a vegetarian diet that faces dietary protein challenges.

Calorie Intake

TheyCallThemRouges mentioned that he aimed for around 3,000 calories per day in his diet. Hard-boiled eggs and a second serving of a 'fat' smoothie helped him reach his goal. He admitted that cooking was a battle but tried to cook and prepare meals in bulk for the week.

Closing Thoughts

Although the Reddit user has not measured his leg size, he was content with the gains in his arms, back, and delts but struggled to increase his leg size. He has tried out different programs that align with his work schedule, and PPL worked well for him. TheyCallThemRouges' journey shows how lifting weights and following a balanced diet, even if one is a vegetarian, can provide gains in muscle and overall health.