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From Dangerously Thin to Fit: a Weight Gain Journey

Follow the journey of Reddit user marcm6246 from being 135 lbs to 160 lbs in just 3 months!

Article by Madeleine Smith

A picture of a 6'3" male showing a weight gain from 135 pounds to 160 pounds. A net gain of 25 pounds.
M/20/6'3" [135 lbs to 160 lbs = 25 lbs gained](3 months)
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Reddit user marcm6246's journey from being dangerously thin to fit is an inspiration to anyone looking to gain weight. Despite being at a healthy height of 6'3", marcm6246 was only 135 lbs before he decided to take matters into his own hands. The journey is documented in a popular Reddit thread that has garnered 427 upvotes.

Through his own admission, marcm6246 was clueless about his diet before starting his weight gain journey. He was only consuming about 800-1200 calories a day, far less than what was recommended for his height and age. Initially, he thought his skinniness was due to a high metabolism but soon discovered this was not the case. It was through the subreddit /r/gainit that he learned about calorie tracking and eating more calorie-dense foods.

With a breakfast of eggs and veggies, an omelet and brown rice for lunch, his mom's dinner, and a 1200 calorie shake after practice, marcm6246's calorie intake increased significantly. As he describes in the thread, he started to consume more calorie-dense foods and began to work out. After just three months, he went from a measly 135 lbs to a much healthier 160 lbs.

Marcm6246 now sets his sights on gaining more weight and filling out his arms and legs. His goal is to reach and maintain between 185-200 lbs. The journey was not easy, but as he notes in the thread, it was worth it. His story serves as an inspiration to anyone looking to gain weight and improve their health.

The journey also shows the power of online communities such as /r/gainit in educating and encouraging individuals to make positive changes in their lives. As marcm6246 notes in the thread, he owes much of his success to the support he received online. While one should always seek professional advice in matters of nutrition and weight gain, the power of peer support cannot be ignored. Anyone looking to embark on a similar journey can take inspiration from marcm6246's story and try things out for themselves to see what works best for them.

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Madeleine Smith

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Madeleine is passionate about empowering individuals with the information and tools they need to transform their bodies and lives.