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The Impressive Weight Gain Journey of a 19 Year Old Reddit User

Read about a 19-year-old Reddit user's impressive 30lbs weight gain journey in 4 years and 7 months, and find out how he did it.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A before and after photo of a 6'0" male showing a weight bulk from 135 pounds to 165 pounds. A total gain of 30 pounds.
M/19/6’0” [135lbs > 165lbs = 30lbs] 4 years, 7 months. New goal is 175.
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

A Reddit user, DevoidUsername, recently shared his amazing weight gain journey that spanned for 4 years and 7 months. He gained an astounding 30lbs of muscle with hardly any fat. This article summarizes his journey, including the steps he took and the methods he used to achieve such an impressive transformation.

Method

DevoidUsername followed a regime that involved clean bulking, tracking his protein intake, and water consumption. He lifted weights consistently, preferring the Push, Pull, Legs split 5-6 times per week, and ensuring he fulfilled his micronutrient needs. By tracking his calories, he ensured that he reached his caloric surplus goals. Playing to his strengths, he worked hard on upper-body to create a well-proportioned physique.

Diet

DevoidUsername included various nutritious foods in his diet such as chicken breast, ground turkey, rice, pasta, mixed vegetables, mixed berries, turkey sandwiches, oatmeal, and sometimes cereal. He aimed to drink a gallon of water per day and drank mostly only water. He would also take advantage of university meal plans to give him a 'dirty bulk' allowing him to go slightly beyond his surplus. Useful for if you're struggling to get in the calories required for growth.

Cardio

DevoidUsername did not mention specific cardio routines in his workout regime. While cardio plays an important role in improving overall fitness and reducing body fat levels he found the increased workload and cardio demand from his leg days ample to keep his levels in check.

Conclusion

To conclude, DevoidUsername achieved remarkable weight gain of 30lbs by focusing on his strengths, consistency in weightlifting, and clean bulking with specific goals to reach. He focused on fulfilling his micronutrient needs, tracking calories, and maintaining proper water intake. Though ultimately it is important to remember that everyone responds differently to training, and what worked well for DevoidUsername may not be suitable for everyone, so it is best to try things out and see what works for individual ideal results.

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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.