From Skinny to Fit: a 22 Lb Weight Gain Journey

Introduction

Reddit user tr6tr6 shares his 22-lb weight gain journey, transforming him from a really skinny guy to a moderately skinny guy with a decent amount of muscle.

Diet

The user does not follow a strict diet because of the challenging lifestyle a graduate student has. But, in general, he eats wheat bagel with organic peanut butter for breakfast, chicken caesar wrap, and apple for lunch, green smoothie for pre-workout, protein shake for post-workout, grilled chicken, vegetables, and brown rice for dinner.

Routine

The user's workout routine includes Chest (DB flat, BB incline and decline, pec flies), Biceps (21's, db curls, preacher curls); Back (lat pulldown, bent-over rows, seated rows, wide-grip pullups), Triceps (close-grip bench, weighted dips, skull crushers, cable machine rope thingy), Shoulders (DB Military, BB OHP, upright rows, shrugs, that thing you do with dumbbells where it looks like you're shaking out a carpet really slowly), Cardio (2.5 mile run), bodyweight workout at an outdoor gym (dips, pullups/chinups, pushup variations), Cardio (run 2.5 miles back home), Legs (deadlift, leg press, calf raise).

Comments

One commenter complimented the user's progress, and another asked about his diet and exercise routine. One commented on his good looking face, and another recommended a subreddit for fitness enthusiasts.

Takeaway

While the user does not follow a strict diet and workout program, his progress shows that to gain muscle, one needs to engage in weight training and eat a balanced diet. For those who are looking for inspiration in their fitness journey, it's important to note that progress does not happen overnight and that consistency and dedication can lead to great results.