A Teenage Boy's Journey to Gaining Weight and Muscle
Follow acaellum on his weight gain journey as he shares his diet and fitness routine on Reddit.
Article by Madeleine Smith
Introduction
In August, acaellum started his weight gain journey to go from 101 pounds to gaining more muscle and weight. He posted his progress on Reddit where he received helpful tips, especially from /r/gainit and /r/fitness subreddits.
Diet and Exercise Routine
Acaellum shared his daily diet, which includes a fruit, serving of oatmeal or grits for breakfast, high school lunch, and healthy snacks in between. For his dinners, he varies between quick meals with veggies or chicken/fish, also with veggies and starchy food. Every weekday, he wakes up at 5:15 am to hit the gym before school. On Saturdays, he enjoys wakeboarding as well. Despite not having time for sports, he prioritizes his fitness routine.
Patience is a Virtue
Acaellum realized that gaining weight and muscle takes time, but he remained patient and consistent with his diet and exercise routine. As a thin teen, he found it challenging to gain weight despite what he ate or what workouts he did. Still, he encourages other teens to join sports or find a physical activity they enjoy doing. He also plans to continue his fitness journey and improve himself regardless of the results of the weight gain challenge he joined.
The Importance of Logging Intake
One Reddit user asked acaellum if he logs his food intake. Although he doesn't, the user suggested that it could benefit him to track his meals to ensure he gets enough calories and nutrients to gain weight and muscle. Logging intake also helps to control portion sizes and see which foods work best for his body.
Conclusion
Acaellum's weight gain journey may inspire other teens who are struggling with gaining weight or building muscle. His dedication to his fitness routine, despite his busy schedule, shows that consistency and patience are essential. While following his diet and exercise routine may not work for everyone, acaellum encourages other teens to try different approaches to find what works for them. Like him, they may find that gaining weight and muscle is not impossible, but it takes a lot of hard work and perseverance.
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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.