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Male's Journey From 175Lbs to Bulking: a Reddit Weight Story

Follow FitSmith's weight journey on Reddit from bulking to transformation deadline in May 2013.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A before and after photo of a 5'10" male showing a snapshot of 175 pounds at a height of 5'10
A before and after photo of a 5'10" male showing a snapshot of 175 pounds at a height of 5'10
A before and after photo of a 5'10" male showing a snapshot of 175 pounds at a height of 5'10
A before and after photo of a 5'10" male showing a snapshot of 175 pounds at a height of 5'10
Introduction: 21 / Male / 5'10/ 175lbs / Bulking
Originally posted on /r/BTFC

Introduction

FitSmith, a 21-year-old male at 5ft 10 inches weighing 175lbs took part in the Body Transformation Fitness Challenge. He joined the challenge to bulk and later strike a proper body shape. He is a perfect example of how Reddit aids individuals in carrying out their fitness journeys by sharing experiences.

From Commented to Reminded

From the comments standpoint, the challenge reminded FitSmith of the transformation deadline on May 16th, 2013. As part of the challenge, participants could enter their progress and updates on a dedicated website. FitSmith had some technical difficulties at first, but he later fixed and entered his information into the database. He continued sharing updates on his progress on Reddit.

Experiences Shared

FitSmith's account shows the importance of sharing experiences. It can aid others going through similar fitness journeys. And Reddit offers an excellent platform to do that. With the site, users can get feedback and strategies from the community. FitSmith got feedback from MetaBoob upon fixing faulty images in his post.

Tips from Reddit Fitness Community

Through the advice FitSmith got on Reddit, he was able to lay out his bulking plan with resources available to him. The community helped him plan out the right combination of calories and macronutrients. He also received advice on workout routines and lifting techniques. In summary, he learned that fitness is more than just muscle building or weight loss. It also involves adopting proper nutrition plans.

Takeaways

FitSmith's Reddit Journey shows that anyone can learn and improve their fitness by following and sharing experiences with others. Reddit offers a perfect forum to do this by providing a community of fitness enthusiasts with various specialties. From weightlifting to dieting, there's something for everyone. It is, therefore, a perfect place for anyone looking to start or accelerate their fitness 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.