From Sickly Thin to Muscular: a 7 Month Weight Journey
A Reddit user journeyed from 105lbs to 117lbs in 7 months. The post includes comments on suggested hamstring workouts, goal BF percentages, and calorie tracking.
Article by Madeleine Smith
Introduction
Reddit user chipolthey shared their seven-month journey from 105lbs to 117lbs, starting as "sickly thin" but ending with a muscular physique. The post included comments from other users on suggested hamstring workouts, achieving a goal body fat percentage, and calorie tracking.
12lbs Gain in 7 Months
Chipolthey's 12lbs gain over seven months equated to 0.4 pounds per week. While the goal was not explicitly weight gain, the physical transformation was apparent. The comments mainly praised the user on the transformation and provided tips for future growth.
Suggested Hamstring Workouts
One user suggested focusing on hamstrings since they were overpowered by the quads. Chipolthey responded that they had already started to incorporate hamstring curls and Romanian deadlifts into their leg days and were seeing results. This interaction highlighted the community aspect of online weight journey support.
Goal Body Fat Percentage and Calorie Tracking
Chipolthey shared that they aimed for a body fat percentage of 15% for an NPC Bikini competition. Otherwise, they were happy with 17-18%. The conversation shifted to tracking calories and macros. Chipolthey recommended making changes to one's diet gradually instead of jumping straight into calorie and macro counting.
Conclusion
Chipolthey's journey serves as an example of how small changes over time can add up to a significant transformation. The comments reinforce the importance of support when embarking on a weight journey, as well as providing tips to reach one's goals. By setting realistic goals and utilizing support systems, anyone can achieve their desired physique.
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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