M/24/6'3" a 10Lbs Weight Gain Journey with a 9 Month Timeline
"Leudast" shared his accomplishment on reddit. Read for an insight into his workout routine, diet plan and the challenges he faced.
Article by Madeleine Smith
Introduction
Leudast, a reddit user, shared his weight gain journey with a 9-month timeline. He gained 10lbs in total, going from 195lbs to 205lbs. In this article, we will analyze his workout routine, diet plan and the challenges he faced.
Workout Routine
Leudast divided his workout routine into a 3 day split. This included big lifts such as Deadlift, pullups, squats and bench. His workout routine was simple yet effective. He also included abdominal exercises in each workout, devoting an entire day to the core. In addition, he shared how he alternated between various types of bench press, incline, decline, dumbbells and dips.
Diet Plan
Leudast's diet plan consisted of a high-calorie intake to match his workout routine. He ate around 4k calories on workout days. Although he indulged in fast food, he also made sure to stick to his macros outlined in the /r/leangains calculator. His macros included 200g protein every day, more fat for fewer carbs on rest days, and the opposite on workout days. He stated that after a while, he didn’t need to use spreadsheets and began to eyeball his food intake.
Challenges
Leudast acknowledged that his lifting progress had begun to plateau, and his clothes were getting tight, leading him to consider a cut. He also shared his experience with keloid scars on his chest, back and shoulders.
Conclusion
Leudast’s journey displayed the results of simple yet effective workout routines and sticking to a high-calorie diet. Although he faced challenges, he maintained his commitment to staying fit. His success story is an inspiration to those looking to embark on a weight gain journey. We encourage fellow fitness enthusiasts to take inspiration from his journey and make plans that work for them.
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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