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30Lbs Gained in a Year: M/20 Shows How Noob Gains Work

This article reports on the weight journey of Reddit user 'pestiliiance'. Find out how he gained 30lbs in a year and his insights on the experience.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A photo of a 5'9" man showing a muscle gain from 128 pounds to 146 pounds. A net gain of 18 pounds.
Noob gains - M/20/5'9" [128-146-158=30 lbs gained] [Time desc] Lbs:[B:110 D:132 S:160]
Originally posted on /r/Brogress

Introduction

Reddit user 'pestiliiance' is a 20-year-old male who, over the course of a year, gained 30lbs by taking advantage of his 'noob gains.'

The Journey

Starting at 128lbs, pestiliiance gained weight by mixing exercise, nutrition and lifestyle changes in a part of his life dubbed 'Summer Bulk 2015.' More specifically, his routine involved taking Starting Strength's program and eating a daily caloric surplus, although frequently missing out on regular weightlifting, as he couldn't always maintain a disciplined routine due to university life. Despite this, his lifts for bench, deadlift, and squat resulted in a 16.4% overall increase in weight. Surprisingly, pestiliiance's pictures showcase plenty of muscle gains and relatively few added body fat.

Comments From Reddit Users

Reddit users offered a kind mix of compliments, advice, and well-wishes to pestiliiance. The commenters helped guide him through taking advantage of his noob gains and maintaining a healthy balance between gaining weight and staying fit.

Looking Forward

In the future, pestiliiance aims to continue his lifting and healthy lifestyle changes. Regardless of these future changes, he feels that noob gains aren't reliable in the long run and takes personal assurance in staying committed to his weightlifting routine.

Conclusion

Pestiliiance's journey of 30lbs gained in a year provides insights on how to capitalize on noob gains to gain healthy muscle mass by mixing an exercise routine with nutrition that is rich in protein, and lifestyle changes. His story also shows that guidance from others can go a long way in making the journey easier.

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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.