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M/20/5'9" Gains 17 Lbs in 2.5 Months with 800 1000 Calorie Surplus

A 20-year-old male Redditor gains 17 lbs in 2.5 months by consuming an 800-1000 calorie surplus daily. He also shares progress on his lifts and weight. Reddit commenters joke about his impressive hair growth.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A photo of a 5'9" man showing a muscle gain from 110 pounds to 127 pounds. A respectable gain of 17 pounds.
M/20/5'9" [110 lbs > 127 lbs = 17 lbs] 2 and a half month weight gain progress
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

A 20-year-old male Redditor, u/champion_of_ash_i, gained 17 lbs of weight in 2.5 months by consuming an 800-1000 calorie surplus daily. He reportedly calculated his maintenance calories to be roughly 2143 and went for a caloric surplus in the range of 800-1000 daily, finding it more motivating to see noticeable changes in his frame and strength in a short amount of time. He also shared updates on his lifts and weight progress.

Nutrition and Diet

In a comment, u/champion_of_ash_i explained that he eats like shit, consuming fast food with saturated fat and steak basted in oil and butter. As a picky eater, he eats what he can and is slowly trying to improve his diet. For a period of 16 days, he consumed 3200 calories daily with minor deviations, and went from 120 lbs to 125 lbs. He advises people to not be afraid to put on some fat during a bulk and also recommends consuming liquid calories.

Hair Growth Jokes

In the comment section, Redditors jokingly commented on u/champion_of_ash_i's impressive hair growth in two months, with a few claiming it was not humanly possible. The Redditor himself explained that the hair growth was likely due to the surplus of nutrients he was consuming for his bulk diet.

Fitness Inspiration

Reddit commenters praised u/champion_of_ash_i for his dedication and hard work in bulking up, with some saying his progress motivated them to continue trying to gain weight to improve their own fitness goals. Others congratulated him on gaining weight healthily and not worrying too much about numbers on the scale, encouraging him to continue working towards being healthy and strong.

Conclusion

U/champion_of_ash_i's weight gain journey proves that bulking up to gain weight and strength is achievable with proper diet and exercise. While his diet may not be the healthiest, it worked for him and he is slowly trying to improve it. His progress also serves as motivation for those who are trying to gain weight and strength themselves. With consistent effort and dedication, anyone can improve their fitness and achieve their desired physique.

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