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From 184 to 205 Pounds: Reddit User's 9 Year Weight Journey

Follow the 9-year journey of Reddit user 'Careful-Abrocoma-294' as he gained 21 pounds of muscle. Learn about his training and diet tips in this article.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A progress pic of a 5'9" man showing a weight gain from 184 pounds to 205 pounds. A total gain of 21 pounds.
M/45/5’9” [184 > 205 = 21lbs] (9 years of adding muscle)
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

Reddit user 'Careful-Abrocoma-294' underwent a 9-year journey of transforming his body through muscle gain. In this article, we will look into his journey and some of his essential training and diet tips.

Training Tips

Throughout his journey, Careful-Abrocoma-294 followed a consistent training routine that included the main lifts such as the Bench Press, Overhead Press, Squats and Deadlifts. He performed these lifts once weekly while doing 6 days of traditional CrossFit WOD. He also focused on training with high intensity and putting forth maximum effort. He advises others to train in the same way, with consistency and intensity being the two most crucial factors for results.

Dietary Tips

Concerning his diet, Careful-Abrocoma-294 ate real food such as lean cuts of meat from beef, chicken, and pork for protein. He also consumed MCT fats from coconut and coconut oil and kept his carbs low, only from fruits and vegetables. He consumed at least 1 gram of protein per lean body mass daily, which is around 170g a day for him. And when he feels it's necessary, he eats up to 200g a day.

Advices for Beginners

For beginners, Careful-Abrocoma-294 recommends being careful with their bodies if they have injuries but to start working out with kettlebell swings and pushups. He also advises cultivating consistency in working out at least 300 days out of the year. Lastly, he encourages others to put forth maximum effort in their workouts to see the most significant results.

Conclusion

Careful-Abrocoma-294 offers insight into his workout routine and dietary habits that enabled him to gain 21 pounds of muscle over nine years. His emphasis on consistency and intense training can lead anyone towards their goal. While beginners should look out for injuries, starting with kettlebell swings and pushups. As always, putting forth maximum effort will help yield the greatest results. Remember, every journey is different. So, what worked for Careful-Abrocoma-294 may not work for you. However, his personal experience can serve as an inspiration to try things out for yourself!

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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.