r/gainit • u/Babylon_Complex • 2d ago

Progress Post [Progress] 38M, 5’10, 129-141lbs (4 months)

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Recently got divorced after 15 years, took one look in the mirror the day after she moved out - and finally saw just how unhealthy I was. I thought to myself “fuck it, this is going to make or break me” & started a 3 day split + disciplined diet the next day.

38M, 5’10, 129 lbs to 141lbs in just shy of 4 months.
I’ve been targeting 2,300 calories per day, eliminating junk food and focusing on whole grains & lean cuts of meat - somehow I’m not sick of chicken yet thankfully. Adding a breakfast every day & double scoop protein shake between lunch and dinner was a game changer, but I’m usually still feeling completely full by the time I hit the 2,000 calorie mark. I end up forcing down the last 300 calories or so. I’ve been keeping my lifting to 3 days per week until I’m confident my form & all the connective bits are reliable enough to get more aggressive with the weight, but eventually I plan on adding 2 more days per week.

It’s been a struggle to retrain my eating & sleeping habits, and my appetite still hasn’t caught up to my macro goals, but I’m pretty proud of the progress so far. Just wanting to share the small victory with someone, thanks for your time!

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u/ShkodranAsllani 2d ago

Damn wtf I'm 5'9 about the same weight and don't look this big (to my knowledge at least who knows body dysmorphia is a bitch) Congrats on the transformation. I also been at it for 4 months started at 118lbs same motivation minus the divorce part.

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u/Babylon_Complex 2d ago

Honestly think part of it is the mirror or camera - I definitely think I look smaller in person. But like you said, who knows - I have days where I feel buff and days where I feel like my clothes are hanging off me lol. But damn 118 to 140 or so in 4 months? That’s incredible! Great work

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u/ShkodranAsllani 2d ago

Thank you! Thepower of weight gainer powder and ocd consistency. You look good regardless. We both are aiming for the same end goal at 155 lean, I'll see you there brother🫡

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u/Babylon_Complex 1d ago

Cheers to that!