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M/27/5'9 [123>143=20]: 6 Month Weight Progress

Read a reddit user's 6-month weight progress journey from 123 to 143lbs, with valuable comments from other Redditors.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A before and after photo of a 5'9" male showing a weight bulk from 123 pounds to 143 pounds. A net gain of 20 pounds.
M/27/5'9 [123>143=20] 6 months progress. The heaviest I've ever been. :)
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

In just 6 months, a 27-year-old Reddit user, poopiehead46, managed to gain 20 lbs, going from 123 to 143 lbs using a combination of calorie surplus and exercise.

The Journey

Poopiehead46’s transformation from a skinny frame to a more muscular one did not come without its challenges. With a goal to eat anything and everything that came his way, he discovered a need to balance it with regular exercise to avoid fat gain. Poopiehead46 hit a plateau at 143 lbs and was looking for more ways to increase calorie intake while staying healthy.

Encouragement from the Reddit community

The Reddit community encouraged Poopiehead46's progress and offered guidance on hitting his weight gain goals. FireflyOmega shared his mistakes of putting on belly fat instead of muscle mass due to impatience while calorie-deficit eating, while another user Smoomy inquired about Poopiehead46's calorie intake.

The Importance of Calorie Balance

Poopiehead46’s journey to add weight sustainably is a perfect example of how striking a balance between calorie intake and physical activity can go a long way. The body needs the right amount of food intake to build muscles but also needs enough fuel from physical activity to avoid storing fats and maintain healthy weight gain status.

Conclusion

Poopiehead46’s 6-month journey of gaining weight and increasing muscle mass demonstrates the value of combining calorie surplus with exercise to gain weight healthily and avoid unwanted fat storage. His progress encouragement from others in the Reddit community showcases the impact of sharing and receiving advice and support from like-minded people. Anybody can learn and try out different ways to gain weight, such as calorie intake calculation and physical activity, as Poopiehead46 did on this journey.

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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.