132Lbs to 157Lbs in 4 Months: a Weight Journey
Read about one man's journey from being shaky and ill to gaining 25 pounds in 4 months through lifting and diet change.
Article by Madeleine Smith
Introduction
A 23-year old Reddit user, PawHowlz, shared his weight gain journey with the community. The user gained 25 pounds in 4 months by prioritizing weight lifting and changing his diet. This article shares the user's journey, routine, diet, and tips for others.
The decision to change
PawHowlz shared that his shaky and ill lifestyle led him to decide to make a change. He also noticed that, at 23, he started losing the ability to hold himself up and walk any distance. With the goal of gaining weight and strength, PawHowlz made the decision to start lifting and changing his diet.
Routine
The user's routine involves alternating Day A and Day B, with rest days (R) in between. Their Day A routine includes bench press, dumbell pec fly, barbell bent-over row, lat pulldown, OHP, lateral raise, dumbell bicep curl, preacher curl, rope pulldown, crunches, and 1min30 plank. Their Day B routine includes leg press, leg extension, leg curl, calf raise and seated calf raise. PawHowlz prioritizes progressive overload by increasing weight and reps over time.
Diet
The user is currently consuming about 3,000 kcal a day, which includes a 1,000 kcal gainer/whey isolate shake. The goal weight is around 190lbs, which PawHowlz plans to reach by the end of the year. They are currently still gaining approximately 1lb a week. Since everyone's body is different, PawHowlz is still trying out different diets to find what works for them.
Tips for others
The user advises others to find a routine that works for them and to stick with it. In addition, they suggest looking into progressive overload and tracking progress to stay motivated. Their final advice is to stay disciplined, even when progress seems slow or nonexistent.
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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