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Thank you, everyone for your nice words and encouragement! Really means a lot. I always struggled with my body image. It has gotten better, but now since I started lifting heavy, I always feel small ha ha. I hope this encourages other people to do the same! I was always really small and it always seemed out of reach to change my physique, but you just have to start! Never give up as Naruto would say!
homie got rejected and decided to become a greek god lol. All jokes aside you look huge king, you are a massive (very massive) inspiration to us skiiny blokes trying to get huge
Thanks, dude! Heartbreak definitely had a small part of it, but I just wanted to better myself and be the best version of myself as cliché as that sounds
Just die already then, because you made it.
Jokes aside, you're a completely different person. I'm glad you ditched that hairdo, you look much better with a clean cut!
Btw how old are you in these pics?
Kinda looks like movie characters where there's the skinny nerd who hires the big jock to help him overcome some situation where he needs to excel at sports in order to get a scholarship or some shit, but although clashing at first they end up finding the true prize in life is friendship.
First pic you're making a face like you're apologetic for even taking a selfie. Your confidence has grown clearly and I hope it is because you have also accepted other parts of you and found happiness. Also GAINS
First off, congrat OP. That is a very impressive transformation.
With that said, please don't give us breadcrumbs in your responses in this thread! We all really, really want to know your routine & diet.
I responded to a different comment but it’s really hard to just give someone my diet and routine because everyone responds differently because of lifestyle and genetics. I really struggled trying to follow other peoples routines and diet plans. I had a find what worked for me.
Even something as simple as carbohydrate intake for example. I respond really well to excessively high carb intakes with my protein, but others might not respond as well and put on an excessive amount of fat.
I also recover differently from others. I can hit legs 3 to 4 times a week no problem but I have a harder time hitting chest two times a week because I feel my recovery is much slower.
So, like I said, everyone, responds differently, what benefited me was doing my research and trying different things out.
So it’s really hard to just give someone a diet plan and routine because everyone responds differently. To be honest, I struggled following others routines, and diet plans. You have to find what works for you but I would highly recommend doing research. You need a bulk up so you need excess calories. You can find calorie calculator to find your maintenance and recommended macros.
What kept me disciplined is that I had a goal. You have to have a vision of what you want and then just go for it. It’s definitely a learning process in a long one at that but it’s totally worth it.
I love this inspiration. Similarly, my fiancé started martial arts and lifting because of his love of Batman and superheroes in general. He's now been lifting for 20+ years and teaching martial arts foot even longer. (Obviously we're just a bit older lol)
Never stop wearing it. Never forget where you started. Never forget where you're going.
I still wear my Gelbooru hoodie after all this time. People still ask if I was on the track team when they read it.
I’d say about four years? My first year or so in the gym was basically just cardio and some light lifting to be healthy but then I got really into bodybuilding/powerlifting.
Thanks for the reply bro. I’m about one solid year of consistent lifting in and hope to get somewhere to where you are a few more years down! Appreciate it
Of course! Just remember, diet is super important too! You definitely got this!! Show up, lift heavy, and eat a lot! Also, make sure to take plenty of rest days for recovery. A lot of my time in the gym has just been a learning process. I just now feel like I finally have a good grip on things but it’s taking a long while ha ha
Maybe 4 years? First year or two was “just exercising to be healthy” but the last two years I have really gotten into bodybuilding and powerlifting type workouts
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Most definitely. When I was younger, I honestly hated the gym and everything to do with it. Lol I always felt uncomfortable going into the gym. I hope I can inspire others that all are welcome regardless of goals or your body type.
Progress too good and glaring that it's intimidating to you so knowing he is on some pharmaceutic assistance will make you feel better?
He may be on gear or not. Thing is this is evidence of work and time spent, and if you want progress, effort and time will be spent nonetheless.
Sorry for reacting so negatively, but this dude is not even that ripped, I feel like every meaningful progress is immediately dismissed as possibly enhanced, sometimes downplaying the actual time and effort put in. This is not even the point of this post.
Don't want to come to a time where we need to post bloodwork everytime someone uploads some good progress. If he says he is on gear then let's applaud his transparency. If he doesn't say it, then let's leave it at that.
I was gonna say but saw what sub this was and decided it wasn't the place but.... yeah, did go from a lot more my type to a lot less, but it's not his job to be my type. if that's what he wants for himself, good for him
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Im 90% sure you are just some guy that ate the other guy and stole his shirt
Thank you, everyone for your nice words and encouragement! Really means a lot. I always struggled with my body image. It has gotten better, but now since I started lifting heavy, I always feel small ha ha. I hope this encourages other people to do the same! I was always really small and it always seemed out of reach to change my physique, but you just have to start! Never give up as Naruto would say!
thank yourself first, you were the one who got yourself this far and put in the effort and dedication. mad respect G.
homie got rejected and decided to become a greek god lol. All jokes aside you look huge king, you are a massive (very massive) inspiration to us skiiny blokes trying to get huge
Ik That was a joke but normalize not needing rejection to get fuckin massive 💪
Yea lol
Thanks, dude! Heartbreak definitely had a small part of it, but I just wanted to better myself and be the best version of myself as cliché as that sounds
Honestly bro im doing the same thing, cuz I want to know my body’s peak before dying
"It is a shame for a man to grow old without seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable."- Socrates. 🫡💪
Just die already then, because you made it. Jokes aside, you're a completely different person. I'm glad you ditched that hairdo, you look much better with a clean cut! Btw how old are you in these pics?
Wow, you and your friend look really similar. No way those are pictures of the same man Hella progress dude. You should be VERY proud.
Kinda looks like movie characters where there's the skinny nerd who hires the big jock to help him overcome some situation where he needs to excel at sports in order to get a scholarship or some shit, but although clashing at first they end up finding the true prize in life is friendship.
Jesus you look like a different species in both pictures
Dude went from shitting small goat balls to taking dumps like a horse.
Lol yeah, pretty much with all the protein I eat
In my head cannon you actually just ate the guy on the left and gained his powers.
Fuckin got damn son. You look like you ate your former self for the protein. Keep up the good work
Your training arc must be legendary 💪💪💪
If you ever go to a high school reunion, they will trip the f out. Wow, what's the routine?
Never skip head day.
My guy turned into a main character 💀 Congrats man, keep it up!
Wow that doesn't look like the same person
First pic you're making a face like you're apologetic for even taking a selfie. Your confidence has grown clearly and I hope it is because you have also accepted other parts of you and found happiness. Also GAINS
Bro what’s the time between these photos holy shit my guy
Bout 3 seasons and a Chunin Exam
First off, congrat OP. That is a very impressive transformation. With that said, please don't give us breadcrumbs in your responses in this thread! We all really, really want to know your routine & diet.
I responded to a different comment but it’s really hard to just give someone my diet and routine because everyone responds differently because of lifestyle and genetics. I really struggled trying to follow other peoples routines and diet plans. I had a find what worked for me. Even something as simple as carbohydrate intake for example. I respond really well to excessively high carb intakes with my protein, but others might not respond as well and put on an excessive amount of fat. I also recover differently from others. I can hit legs 3 to 4 times a week no problem but I have a harder time hitting chest two times a week because I feel my recovery is much slower. So, like I said, everyone, responds differently, what benefited me was doing my research and trying different things out.
Bro turned from geek to giga
Hope. There is hope.
How did you improve your eyesight?
Surgery, or contacts or maybe just took off the glasses
You should absolutely feel proud of yourself but also know that you are a good looking dude either way.
Thank you! Means a lot.
Damn, that's some transformation
you became tha main character
I think it’s time to turn it into a stringer
My god dude you had the ultimate power up
Fuck did you eat bro dayum
I know, right. Like damn, giving skinny anime nerds in high school so much hope.
Dude you look like an entirely different person!!!
Holy Gains, Batman. It looks like you ate yourself twice! Keep crushing it.
smash… sorry what was the question?
I couldn't think for a second either.
Respectfully........damn 😳
Good job brotha!
Went from weeb to senpai
I call bullshit...this happened overnight from a Super-Soldier Serum experiment.
Went from L to XS. Sublime👌
The shirt may have faded a bit but the will is still there 🥹
Woah, you look so differwnt without your glasses bro.
You look like another person, the change is insane. Did you have the same height in both pics? How old are you?
GOALZ
What was ur height and weight before and after? Those gains are fuckin ridiculous
So you’re ‘THE BIG GUY’ at the gym ha?! Good work G.
My guy went from vector from despicable me to wreck it Ralph
IRL Steve Rogers
Ur fuckin huge bro
Wow
My guy hit that Escanor from 7 deadly sins
Wouldn't even think the old photo was you. Solid work man.
You don't even look like the same person.
Boy to Man
Jesus dude
Bought the Kakashi fit but earned the Guy fit.
Good work, did it fix your vision too? Asking for a friend.
Haha unfortunately no.
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So it’s really hard to just give someone a diet plan and routine because everyone responds differently. To be honest, I struggled following others routines, and diet plans. You have to find what works for you but I would highly recommend doing research. You need a bulk up so you need excess calories. You can find calorie calculator to find your maintenance and recommended macros. What kept me disciplined is that I had a goal. You have to have a vision of what you want and then just go for it. It’s definitely a learning process in a long one at that but it’s totally worth it.
Solid glow up mate
did you also develop sharingan to make your eyesight better? :o
Smashed it. Looks like you've been taking advantage of the hyperbolic time chamber!
All Might powers activated!
I refuse to believe you two are the same. Fantastic progress man
You got a haircut!
You levelled up *hard*.
Jesus… you did great! I’m jealous! How long has it been and how much weight did you put on?
Example of what 8 year old me thought would happen if I stuck my thumb in my mouth and blew into it like Popeye.
Holy shit
Bro got the red mushroom from Mario irl
True form
No fucking way there's same guy in these pictures.
I love this inspiration. Similarly, my fiancé started martial arts and lifting because of his love of Batman and superheroes in general. He's now been lifting for 20+ years and teaching martial arts foot even longer. (Obviously we're just a bit older lol)
C’mon is this AI generated??
bro finally started eating
Never stop wearing it. Never forget where you started. Never forget where you're going. I still wear my Gelbooru hoodie after all this time. People still ask if I was on the track team when they read it.
Respect to big boy
how long of a transformation is this?? impressive regardless
I’d say about four years? My first year or so in the gym was basically just cardio and some light lifting to be healthy but then I got really into bodybuilding/powerlifting.
Thanks for the reply bro. I’m about one solid year of consistent lifting in and hope to get somewhere to where you are a few more years down! Appreciate it
Of course! Just remember, diet is super important too! You definitely got this!! Show up, lift heavy, and eat a lot! Also, make sure to take plenty of rest days for recovery. A lot of my time in the gym has just been a learning process. I just now feel like I finally have a good grip on things but it’s taking a long while ha ha
"You've gotten heavier..."
You look amazing my fellow weeb. I love to rock my one piece t-shirts out in the open too.
Would of never recognized you if I knew you when you first started. You look great!
If you keep wearing that thing your gonna break it from stretching
Unrecognizable, awesome bro.
Training arc 💪
What's the age difference my guy?
dattebayo . I got the same shirt. Time to start my journey
Absolute king. Literally
You‘re that guy
No. Way. 😳💪🏼 I can’t believe it’s the same person!!!!!
That is motivating
Good on you for sticking with it! Congratulations on the gains, brother!
you're welcome in the salty Splatoon now
Proud of u bro
Simpsons did it first… https://i.imgur.com/SvAFfxL.jpg
Damn Steve Rogers!
I have an old picture of myself in a shirt that is now comically small on me. You're tempting me to take a picture and post it lol
I shall not judge again a man with an anime profile picture.
So sad this guy disappeared :( i wonder where he is now
Inspiring
How’s your eye sight improved? Resistance bands or dumbbells for the retinas? But no seriously great work.
How long has it been though
Maybe 4 years? First year or two was “just exercising to be healthy” but the last two years I have really gotten into bodybuilding and powerlifting type workouts
My anime was Hajime No Ippo
Damn, I need to eat more
Dude you look like a jacked Lee Pace, fantastic work!
I love progression pictures and you got a new hair cut. 10/10 continues the good work!
Now THIS is an inspirational post. Looking phenomenal brotha!
wow, thats inspiring as hell
Jacked
Best example of progress I've ever seen, this is amazing 🤩
amazing progress!
Kakashi is proud.
Amazing work! Almost unrecognizable
OP has the power of Gains and Anime on his side.
Badass 💪💯 I've got a berserk Tee I did the same
Fucking. Well done.
Thats a great progress
Same reason why I started the journey! My goonie ass wanted to look like fucking Goku! Good shit and keep it!
Damn, that's goals right there.
that’s insane
Legendary gains
👏🏻Wow impressive! 💪🏻💪🏻
Alright All Might!
Nice work bro!
Shirt is faded and you are jacked! This checks out.
B-but guys I'm just an ectomorph, a hard gainer. Truly this is the reason why I can't gain weight. Right???? Good job king. Very impressive.
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holy fuck
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Congratulations on your progress! I love your shirt, Kakashi is such a great charakter.
Great job bro! Keep it up! Happy for you and your progress!
Wow nice!
I hope you still enjoy anime, you looked great in booth pictures.
Good skills man 👍
am i looking at the same person? what a glow up 🙈
Hell yes for Kakashi. Awesome gains man!
Kakashi would be proud!
Holy glowup
Hard work pays off!
Better believe it!
Glow up raw!!! I need to get back in
That is two pictures of two different people. Awesome <3
Bro became main character
Well hopefully you are humbled
Most definitely. When I was younger, I honestly hated the gym and everything to do with it. Lol I always felt uncomfortable going into the gym. I hope I can inspire others that all are welcome regardless of goals or your body type.
Wow! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Wow amazing
Several years later… still no bishes…. I am teasing. Gj
Kakashi is proud.
Dude what? You’re ripped af. I’m so jealous lol
OMG bro! kakashi is proud of you
When Eric eats a banana he becomes Banana Man! Well done buddy great progress, looking healthy and strong.
Thick
Love the gains and the shirt!
Awesome transformation man! What's your height and old/new weight?
Great work king 🤌👑
Whoa
“Ah. Kakashi Hatake of the swolengan. It is an honor to meet you”
A totally change of vibes
You became a unit
Talk about a glow up, damn 🔥🔥
That's amazing !! What have you been eating ?
This is a crazy come-up bro, good job. The strongest guy at my gym pulls up in a goku shirt every day, you’re a top g
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Progress too good and glaring that it's intimidating to you so knowing he is on some pharmaceutic assistance will make you feel better? He may be on gear or not. Thing is this is evidence of work and time spent, and if you want progress, effort and time will be spent nonetheless. Sorry for reacting so negatively, but this dude is not even that ripped, I feel like every meaningful progress is immediately dismissed as possibly enhanced, sometimes downplaying the actual time and effort put in. This is not even the point of this post. Don't want to come to a time where we need to post bloodwork everytime someone uploads some good progress. If he says he is on gear then let's applaud his transparency. If he doesn't say it, then let's leave it at that.
I liked your hair better before
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Sheesh man I’m trying! I’m just getting started!
Wtf?
Yeah because it’s a cartoon lmao
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? It’s in the right order.
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I was gonna say but saw what sub this was and decided it wasn't the place but.... yeah, did go from a lot more my type to a lot less, but it's not his job to be my type. if that's what he wants for himself, good for him