Teenage Reddit User Shares His 5 Month Weight Journey

Introduction

A Reddit user under the username nothingtoeat shared his weight journey from 127lbs to 149lbs in just five months. His post has garnered 69 upvotes as of writing, with some users asking about his diet and workout routine.

Diet

The teenage user aims for 2500-3000 calories every day but doesn't count calories, which reminded him of a former unhealthy relationship with food. He mostly eats junk food like chocolate, sugary drinks, and cakes. It is worth noting that he used to drink diet sodas before, but he stopped. Aside from junk food, he drinks 0.5-1 litre of milk every day, which gives him 300-400 calories and essential micronutrients.

Training Routine

The user alternates between two workouts every other day. Workout A includes squat (changing to leg press soon), bench press, barbell row, OHP, and pull-ups. He also adds something for biceps and traps usually. On the other hand, workout B includes deadlift, OHP, pull-ups, bench press, and barbell row, plus biceps and traps. The user trains four times a week, and he does bench, overhead press, rows, and pull-ups every single day. This workout routine has come under criticism by some users for being too frequent, but the user found that it gives him the most volume and fastest progression in lifts.

Challenges

The user mentioned that he is going through a difficult phase in his life with some anxiety about finishing primary school. Additionally, he is struggling to reach 2000 calories every day, and his body might be telling him to stop. Furthermore, he has a Celtic hip, which causes small butt wink in the bottom when squatting, and both his knees make bony, awful sound when he squats down. Thus, he is considering switching to leg press exercise in the coming weeks.

Conclusion

The Reddit user's weight journey is a testament to the effectiveness of consistently following a workout routine and consuming enough calories to fuel the body. Although the user's diet and routine may not be ideal or suitable for everyone, his journey can serve as an inspiration and example for others who are looking to embark on their own fitness journey. It is essential to listen to our body and make adjustments to our routine if needed, while keeping a positive mindset and discipline.