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From 145Lbs to 165Lbs: a 21 Month Weight Gain Journey

Read about user Padu33's journey from 145lbs to 165lbs over a period of 21 months, including changes in diet, supplements, exercise, and body composition.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A before and after photo of a 5'9" male showing a muscle gain from 145 pounds to 165 pounds. A respectable gain of 20 pounds.
M/31/5’9” [145lbs>165lbs] (21 months) first 3 pic within 4 months of each other. Bottom pics in the last week and today.
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

Padu33, a 31-year-old male, has shared his 21-month weight gain journey on Reddit. In this journey, he went from weighing 145lbs to 165lbs. We will delve into the details of his journey and the changes he made to his diet, supplements, and exercise routines.

The Early Days

In August 2018, Padu33 weighed only 110lbs. By November 2019, he had gained 35lbs through a combination of working out and eating chicken but no red meat. In January 2020, he introduced creatine into his supplement routine, which helped him gain muscle mass quickly. By March 2020, he had lost some hair due to the creatine, but his muscle gains were noticeable.

Diet Changes and New Challenges

In November 2020, Padu33 added red meat to his diet and continued to see gains in weight and muscle mass. However, he also indulged in fast food, which led to a bit of belly fat. He also decided to take a break from creatine because of hair loss concerns. At this point, his weight had reached 165lbs, but he felt he still needed to make some changes to his exercise routine.

New Exercise Routine

After a month of regular hot yoga, Padu33 returned to the gym and started barbell training for the first time in 3 weeks. He found that his body had changed, and he didn't look as strong as he was before, but his strength was actually almost the same. Padu33's journey emphasizes the importance of adjusting workout routines to see continued progress.

Conclusion

Padu33's journey shows that gaining weight and muscle mass is achievable through consistent effort, diet changes, and a willingness to try new things. While he faced challenges along the way, including hair loss and adjusting to new exercise routines, his determination led him to success. If you're looking to gain weight and muscle mass, Padu33's journey may inspire you to try things out for yourself and see what works for you.

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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.