From 160Lbs to 206Lbs: a 25 Month Weight Journey

The Start of a Journey

The Reddit user FatTruise documented their weight journey, which began 25 months ago. At the start of their journey, he weighed 160 lbs and was an extra-small. But through a lot of effort, he was able to go from XS to L, and not gain an excess amount of fat. Their calves were already relatively big proportionally, but any gym-goer can attest to the struggle of increasing calf size.

Exercises and Diet

FatTruise did a lot of running, around 5km a day, and went to the gym daily to lift weights. They used standard strength lifting combined with cardio to improve their fitness goals. They started seeing progress around the three-month mark, with wider shoulders and an additional inch in height. In terms of diet, FatTruise ate an additional meal and went for 5-6 sets of about eight reps; increasing the weight as they got stronger.

Gains and Genetics

Genetics definitively helped FatTruise with their legs, which they already had a good foundation of strength for. When they started at the gym, they mainly focused on their upper body strength to catch up. In 25 months, FatTruise was able to achieve their goal body type, which was the 'Doom Slayer', an iconic video game character. FatTruise attributes their gains to a lot of determination, daily exercise, focused diet, and a touch of good genetics.

Clothing Struggles

FatTruise points out that one struggle of gaining muscle in this way is finding clothes that fit correctly. Their upper body had gotten much bulkier, and they had gained two inches in waist size, so their XS shirts were too small. FatTruise now wears large and has to buy straight-fit trousers or order them, as their legs have become larger than average.

Key Takeaway

FatTruise's weight journey is an inspiration to anyone looking to improve their health, gain muscle and fitness. Focusing on exercises and diet over 25 months, FatTruise was able to achieve their goals by progressively lifting weights and staying committed to a set routine. But, as mentioned by the user, the journey might be different for everyone, and the results may vary according to genetics. It is essential to understand that what worked for FatTruise is not guaranteed to work for everyone. The only way to find out is by trying new things and staying committed until health goals are achieved.