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A 3 Month Weight Journey: User Disappointed with Minimal Progress

After gaining only 5 pounds in 3 months, a Reddit user expresses disappointment with their progress. Comments suggest trying different calorie intake and patience is key

Article by Madeleine Smith

A photo of a 5'4" man showing a muscle gain from 114 pounds to 119 pounds. A total gain of 5 pounds.
M/25/5'4" [114 > 119lbs = 5lbs] (3 months) Don't notice any progress
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Setting Expectations Straight for Weight Gain Progress

Weight gain is a slow process, much slower than losing weight. This should be known when embarking on a weight journey. People have the tendency to expect immediate results, but visible and noticeable changes take time. This is what one user, Kujito experienced when he only gained 5 pounds in 3 months yet didn't notice progress.

Calorie Intake as a Contributing Factor

A suggestion given to Kujito was to increase their calorie intake to see better results. They were averaging around 200 calories above maintenance on a day-to-day basis. The general consensus was that they needed to consume 3500 calories over maintenance to gain a pound. Thus, increasing the calorie intake to 500 over maintenance was recommended. This means that at the very least, one should be gaining 1.5 pounds per month.

Patience is Key

Many comments on the Reddit post echoed the need for Kujito to be patient. They stated that there was a definite difference in Kujito's appearance, even if he didn't notice it himself. Some users stated that Kujito's arms and traps had gotten more filled out, while others mentioned how he had gotten wider. Gains take a long time to see, and Kujito was encouraged to keep at it.

The Importance of Continuation

One user advised Kujito to try another 4 to 6 months to see better results. This is good advice since building muscle in general takes longer than losing weight. However, when seeing a lack of progress, some people tend to give up. Therefore, it is important to continue workouts and work towards goals despite the slow progress.

Conclusion

A weight gain journey takes time and patience, and it can be discouraging when progress is minimal. However, increasing calorie intake and continuing the workout routine can boost progress. While visible changes may not occur in a short amount of time, they will come with time. With patience and persistence, anyone can achieve their weight gain goals.

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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.