47 Year Old Man's Inspiring Gym Journey: +11Lbs in 24 Months
Read about a man's gym journey on Reddit, where he gained 11lbs in 24 months without any special supplements. He shares his training split, diet, and learnings.
Article by Madeleine Smith
Gaining 11lbs with No Special Supplements
After losing 70lbs in 2018-2019 through Keto and CICO, Reddit user turneresq still felt unsatisfied with his body composition. He was skinny fat and desired to improve it. Although it was a difficult journey during the pandemic, he managed to see some results through resistance bands at home and learning about nutrition. He was mostly Keto until Fall 2021 when he experimented with a low-carb diet.
Training Split and Coaching
His training split was quite conventional, starting with PPL to 3-day full body routine. Recently, he started a new 4-day split and is working with a coach to improve his fitness further. He eats 2600 kcal a day and lifts heavy, enabling him to gain muscle instead of fat.
Successes and Failures Along the Journey
As with any fitness journey, turneresq experienced both success and failure. In early 2021, he tried a lean bulk that turned out to be a dirty bulk, and he gained a lot of fat. However, he kept learning from his failures and used these experiences to improve his future workouts and diet. Through dedication and resilience, he has managed to maintain a healthy and fit body.
Age is Only a Number
Turneresq emphasizes that it's never too late to change and improve one's body. Although aging presents different challenges, it is possible to transform one's physique with the right mindset and discipline. He also credits his consistent diet for his success.
Final Thoughts
Turneresq's gym journey is a testament to the fact that patience, perseverance, and hard work can help one achieve anything. He reminds everyone to find their motivation, stay open-minded, and keep learning from their successes and failures. Anyone can follow in his footsteps - start with a conventional training routine, eat a consistent diet, and keep pushing yourself until you see progress.
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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