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From 105Lbs to 135Lbs – an Ectomorph's Journey to Muscle Building

This article reports on the weight journey of a reddit user who gained 30lbs over 3 years as he shares his progress pics, workout, and diet. Learn from his advice and tips!

Article by Madeleine Smith

A photo of a 5'5" man showing a weight gain from 105 pounds to 135 pounds. A respectable gain of 30 pounds.
M/23/5'5" [105lbs > 135lbs = +30lbs] (3 years) For my fellow ectomorphs
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

For ectomorphs who are skinny and struggle to gain weight, building muscle can be a hard and challenging journey. Yet, it is not impossible. This reddit user, TimSpoon, took his first step towards gaining weight by delving into workouts and dietary changes he learned over the years. After three years, he documented his journey and showed his amazing progress of gaining 30lbs!

The Journey

When TimSpoon started his muscle-building journey, he followed the Starting Strength program, which he found to be an efficient way to gain strength and size. He then progressed toward a four-day upper/lower split routine. He also incorporated running in his routine when the weather is suitable.

The Diet

TimSpoon emphasizes that the most challenging part of his journey was maintaining a diet with enough caloric intake. He keeps his diet clean and ensures he's taking in enough calories to fuel his body. He suggests that skinny guys should try making milkshakes loaded with plenty of calories. He shared his go-to shake recipe; a blend of fruits, nut butter, oats, protein powder, and milk.

Tips

TimSpoon advises that consistency with diet and exercise is key to reaching your goals. He also recommends executing the basics exercises with good form instead of over-complicating the routine. Lastly, TimSpoon believes that sharing one’s journey can help others reach their goals as well.

Conclusion

When one is embarking on a muscle-building journey, it is essential to find consistency with workouts and diet. TimSpoon shows that dedication and hard work over time can lead to dramatic change. If you're an ectomorph who wants to gain weight and build muscle, TimSpoon's journey and tips could be a good starting point for you to try things out and see what works well for you.

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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.