130Lbs to 180Lbs in 4 Years: a Reddit User's Weight Journey
Read a Reddit user's personal account of how they went from 130lbs to 180lbs over a period of 4 years through lifting.
Article by Madeleine Smith
![A photo of a 6'4" man showing a muscle gain from 130 pounds to 180 pounds. A respectable gain of 50 pounds. A photo of a 6'4" man showing a muscle gain from 130 pounds to 180 pounds. A respectable gain of 50 pounds.](https://myprogresspics.com/storage/images/vco0oyvg0t681_optimized_1x.jpg)
M/26/6'4 [130lbs>180lbs] 4 years. First pic is 1 month after I started lifting.
Originally posted on /r/progresspics
Introduction
A Reddit user, who has since deleted their account, posted pictures of their weight journey over a 4 year period. They went from 130lbs to 180lbs through lifting.
Starting out at 130lbs
The user's first picture, which they took 1 month after starting to lift, showed that they weighed only 130lbs at 6'4. They were very skinny and wanted to bulk up. They started with a weightlifting routine and a high protein diet.
4 years later, weighing 180lbs
By the time the user posted their progress pictures to Reddit, they had gained 50lbs of muscle in 4 years. They weighed a healthy 180lbs and looked completely different than they did when they started. They were proud of how far they had come.
The importance of tracking progress
The user detailed how they took progress pictures every 6 months to track their improvements. They noted that it was important to take pictures in the same position each time, so that changes could be seen more easily. This helped them stay motivated and on track.
Conclusion: Anyone can do it
The user's journey from 130lbs to 180lbs is proof that anyone can change their body through determination and hard work. They emphasized that it takes time and consistency in both exercise and diet. Their post provides inspiration to anyone looking to make a similar transformation.
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Madeleine Smith
Content Lead at MyProgressPics.com
Madeleine is passionate about empowering individuals with the information and tools they need to transform their bodies and lives.
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