A Reddit User's Weight Journey: Gaining 48 Pounds in 18 Months
Discover how this 20-year-old male went from 125 to 173 pounds in 18 months, and how he's now cutting down while sharing his workout and diet tips.
Article by Madeleine Smith
The Journey to Gaining Weight
For male Reddit user Nurse_with_a_penis, gaining weight wasn't easy. However, over the course of 18 months, he managed to go from 125 to 173 pounds, an impressive 48-pound gain. His diet consisted of eating around 2700 calories per day for the first 12 months, and then switching to consuming 4000 calories daily for the next four months (dirty bulking). To achieve this, he ate a diet high in carbohydrates, fats, and protein. He also added a fat burner called lipodrene to his daily regimen, which helped to speed up his metabolism.
The Workout Routine
To complement his diet, Nurse_with_a_penis started with a workout routine that was 90% lifting and 10% cardio, mainly doing HIIT workouts, for the first 12 months. After the first year, he stopped focusing much on cardio, but he's now planning to incorporate it back into his routine.
Cutting Phase
After gaining weight, Nurse_with_a_penis is not stopping there. He is now in the cutting phase, where he reduced his calorie intake to 1800 per day, and doing a 20:50:30 ratio of carbs, fats, and protein. During this stage, he has started to lose weight and has even lost 15 pounds in one month.
Reacting To People's Encouragement
People on Reddit commended Nurse_with_a_penis for his remarkable progress. Friends and family have noticed his gain, and although they teased him because of his transformation, he was still happy to show off his hard work.
Final Thoughts
Nurse_with_a_penis' journey is an inspiration for those who want to gain weight or lose weight. Though his method may not work for everyone, it's worth noting that anyone can benefit from healthy eating and exercise if it's done consistently. This story is a testament that nothing comes easy, but with dedication, patience, and hard work, one can achieve their goals ultimately.
Madeleine Smith
Content Lead at MyProgressPics.com
Madeleine is passionate about empowering individuals with the information and tools they need to transform their bodies and lives.
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