11 Month Weight Journey: From 200Lbs to 170Lbs to 185Lbs

From overweight to muscular

A 30-year-old male Redditor with a starting weight of 200lbs decided to get in shape and embarked on an 11-month weight journey. The user went through a long process of cutting to 170lbs and slowly gained 15lbs of mass, ending up at 185lbs. His impressive transformation is clear, especially in his back and arms.

No fixed routine or diet

The user does not subscribe to fixed routines or diets but sticks to his macros. He consumes 2,000 to 3,000 kcal a day, usually in a 40-40-20 ratio. He switches his splits every six weeks or so and does strength training followed by bodybuilding type parameters. For fat loss, he does fasted walks before breakfast and includes some form of cardio after weight training sessions.

The importance of muscle confusion

The Redditor believes in muscle confusion and works on each muscle group twice a week in different styles. He usually does strength training, working in the 1-5 rep range, which he switches to bodybuilding type parameters, 8-12 rep range when he notices a plateau in gains, then switches back to strength training.

Getting ready for his first show

The user is getting ready for his first show and is in excellent shape, with huge legs to match his broad shoulders, back, and arms. He has a fitness Instagram account we_are_fitness, where he shares his workout routines, recipes, and other fitness-related material.

Conclusion

This Redditor's fitness journey is an excellent example of dedication and hard work. Although he does not follow a fixed routine or diet, he sticks to his macros and switches his muscle groups' training styles to keep the muscles guessing. His impressive transformation is proof that with discipline and perseverance, anyone can achieve their fitness goals.