A Beginner's Journey to a Bulk up Weight Transformation
Follow a Reddit user's weight journey into bulking up as he documents his progress through his posts and comments.
Article by Madeleine Smith
Introduction to a Weight Transformation Journey
Ima_Get_Swole, a 24 y/o male, documented his transformation journey on Reddit. He shared his weight gain progress and challenges in bulking up.
Challenges in Transformation Journey
Ima_Get_Swole's fitness journey wasn't all rainbows and butterflies. He shared a post where he complained about being frustrated with his progress. He narrated his weight gain of only 1 lb in three weeks, compared to the bulk up goal he has set for himself. He also shared his workout program and requested advice from the community.
Need for Validation
In a comment reply to Mogwoggle, Ima_Get_Swole uploaded new photos for validation in the fitness community. However, he admitted that his photos might not be of good quality due to his roommates going out of town for fall break. The constant need for validation is a common challenge for people undergoing fitness transformations.
Deadline for Transformation
Zahrada, an automated message from Body Transformation Fitness Challenge headquarters, reminded Ima_Get_Swole that the deadline for posting his transformation photos was coming up, and he was required to use their completion website linked in the message. The message also reminded the users of posture consistency and lighting, emphasizing that pictures taken while flexed or inconsistently must be avoided.
Conclusion and Inspiration
Ima_Get_Swole's journey shows that transformations take hard work, consistency, and patience. From his posts, one can learn that weight transformations aren't merely restricted to exercises or an increase in food consumption. Constant need for validation and being consistent with progress tracking also plays huge importance. While the transformation journey wasn't easy, staying positive and motivated throughout was essential.
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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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