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One Man’s Weight Journey: From 178Lbs to 196Lbs in 8 Months

Discover how one man gained 18lbs of muscle and focused on his strength over 8 months. Read about his weight journey on Reddit and be inspired to try it yourself!

Article by Madeleine Smith

A progress pic of a 5'10" man showing a muscle gain from 178 pounds to 196 pounds. A net gain of 18 pounds.
M/26/5'10" [178lbs to 196lbs] (8 months) + (B: 375lbs; S: 465lbs; D: 505lbs) focusing mostly on strength.
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

Reddit user mitchniens, a male aged 26 standing at 5 feet 10 inches, shared his 8-month weight journey on the platform. He revealed that he gained 18lbs and focused on building his strength, with bench press at 375lbs, squats at 465lbs, and deadlifts at 505lbs.

Comments on his Progress

Several Reddit users expressed their admiration and amazement at mitchniens’ progress. Reading through the comments left on his post, it’s clear that many people are inspired to pursue their own weight journey thanks to mitchniens sharing his progress.

A Sustainable Approach

By focusing on building strength, mitchniens ensured that his gains were not just from added mass, but from building functional, sustainable strength. This approach means that he is less likely to suffer from joint or muscle injuries, and is more capable of performing everyday physical activities than if he had merely gained weight without a focus on strength.

Inspiration to Try it Yourself

If you’re looking for motivation to start your weight journey, mitchniens’ progress can be an inspiration. Although he achieved his gains through his own hard work and dedication, there are many different approaches to building strength and adding mass.

Final Thoughts

Mitchniens’ progress on his weight journey shows that it is possible to achieve your goals through discipline and hard work. It’s important to remember that everyone’s journey is unique, and what works for one person may not work for you. Experimentation and patience in finding the right balance of diet, exercise, and strength training is key to achieving sustainable progress in your weight 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.