1.5 Year Weight Journey: 138 Lbs to 163 Lbs

Introduction

Reddit user, crk01, shared their 1.5-year journey of going from 138 lbs to 163 lbs. The post details their routine, diet, and stats.

Routine

The user started with Starting Strength (SS) and then moved to the Texas Method. However, they realized they wanted to focus more on bodybuilding to get bigger. They tried HCT-12 but didn't see the gains they hoped for, so they found Kelei's Revision 1 routine. It has been the best routine for them, and they recommend it to others who want to try. Check out the thread on bodybuilding.com for more information.

Diet

The user does not have a strict diet and maintains 8/9% body fat without much effort. They have one staple shake, which is 800 ml whole milk, 2 scoops whey, and 1 banana. The user mentioned that they are lucky to maintain their body fat without much effort.

Stats

The user does not know their one-rep max (1RM) for lifts because they are doing bodybuilding, except for deadlift, which is their favorite lift. They mentioned that testing their 1RM is their guilty pleasure. Their 12RM incline bench (15°) is 60 kg, their 10RM front squat is 90 kg, their 10RM RDL is 140 kg, and their 10RM chin-ups are BW+30 kg. Their 1RM Deadlift is 195 kg.

Conclusion

crk01's 1.5-year journey is inspiring and is a testament to what can be achieved with consistency, hard work, and finding what works for you. It is always important to find your own routine, listen to your body, and enjoy the process. Remember, everyone's weight journey is unique, and what works for one person may not work for another. Don't be afraid to try new things and experiment to find what works for you.