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3 Year Weight Gain Journey: Skinny Fat to near Goal Physique

Discover how a Reddit user's 10lb weight gain journey transformed him from being skinny-fat to his ideal physique over a span of 3 years.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A photo of a 5'6" man showing a weight gain from 122 pounds to 132 pounds. A total gain of 10 pounds.
M/28/5'6" [122lbs > 132lbs = +10lbs] (3 years) Skinny-fat to near goal physique (details in comments)
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction: The Journey from Skinny-Fat to Well-Built

Like many people, the journey toward achieving the ideal physique can be a long, arduous one. Reddit user Kuma_shock experienced this first-hand over the course of his 10lb weight gain journey. The transformation started from what he described as being "skinny-fat" to becoming lean and muscular.

Developing a Workout Routine

Kuma_shock started his journey with the Starting Strength program but plateaued after several months. He then switched to German Volume Training but decided that he wanted to gain strength again. After trying several programs, he finally settled on Layne Norton's PHAT, which he customized based on his needs. He also kept the main Starting Strength lifts in his routine and continued to progress with them.

The Role of Diet in Weight Gain and Loss

Kuma_shock's diet consists mainly of If It Fits Your Macros (IIFYM). He ensured that he got a decent distribution between carbohydrates, fats, and proteins and took a multivitamin to support his micronutrient intake. For bulking, he drank his protein shakes with whole milk, snacked more, and had more cheat meals. On the other hand, he reduced his calorie intake to 1250 calories daily while cutting. He also consumed five scoops of whey protein per day to meet his protein requirements because he is a vegetarian. He reduced his calorie intake slowly while ensuring that he kept a good macro balance.

Supplements to Help with Weight Gain and Loss

Kuma_shock also takes several supplements, including creatine, ON Gold Standard whey protein, Orange Triad multivitamin, NOW Omega-3 fish oil, and NOW Vitamin D. He also takes one caffeine pill as a pre-workout supplement. These supplements help him get the most out of his workouts and speed up his weight gain and loss efforts.

Conclusion: The Importance of Dedication and Consistency

Kuma_shock's weight gain journey teaches an important lesson about the importance of dedication and consistency in achieving the ideal physique. It took him three years to gain 10 pounds and transform his body. However, the results are apparent and inspiring. His story also highlights the importance of finding a workout routine and diet that works best for you. Kuma_shock's customized PHAT routine and IIFYM diet worked for him but may not work for others. Therefore, it is essential to experiment with different routines and diets until you find what works best 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.