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One Year Weight Journey of a Gym Goer Who Lost Muscle and Weight, but Is Now Bulking up to Gain More Muscle

Follow the weight fluctuation journey of a gym-goer amidst gym closures and learn how he strives to gain more muscle.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A photo of a 6'3" man showing a weight bulk from 201 pounds to 202 pounds. A total gain of 1 pounds.
M/27/6'3 [201lb > 202.3 = 1.3lb] (1 year) My weight fluctuated a lot this year with gyms closing, lost a lot of muscle and weight, trying to bulk up and gain more muscle. Overall scale is the same as last year tho 😅
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

The past year has been one of massive adjustments for people's lifestyle, food intake, and weight. For gym-goers, it was even more critical because they could not exercise the way they used to. This article tells the story of a gym-goer who lost muscle and weight due to gym closures but is now gaining more muscle by bulking up.

Losing Muscle and Weight

Closing of gyms and restrictions on outdoor activities significantly affected the ability of fitness enthusiasts to achieve their goals. It also affected this reddit user, known by the username OMGitzLambo. As he shared in the reddit thread, he lost a lot of muscle and weight throughout the year, mostly due to gyms closing. He ended up fluctuating, with the scale showing from 201 to 203 lbs.

Gaining More Muscle

Despite the setback, OMGitzLambo did not give up. He continued his workout routine and focused on bulking up to gain more muscle. As he shared in the comments, he made significant strength gains in his chest and legs. You can see how his hard work paid off by reading the encouraging words from other users who commented on his reddit post.

The Slow Burn of the Process

OMGitzLambo did not aim for a quick fix. He believed in the slow burn of the process and aimed to achieve his goals at his pace. He was persistent, always looking for various ways to reach his goals. His story teaches us that we should keep moving forward with our goals and never give up.

Conclusion

The weight fluctuation journey of OMGitzLambo is an inspiration for gym-goers who experienced setbacks due to gym closures. Despite this, he showed that with determination and discipline, we can still achieve our fitness goals. His story is proof that slow progress is still progress, and we should not be discouraged by it. Let us all take his example and try things out for ourselves, taking things one step at a time.

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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.