A 29 Year Old Man's Weightlifting Journey From 150 to 175 Pounds
Read about a Reddit user's weightlifting journey from 150 to 175 pounds with a PPL program and a balanced diet. Learn about his vegetarian diet, fish intake and creatine use.
Article by Madeleine Smith
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.
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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