r/gainit • u/AutoModerator • Apr 25 '21
[MOD] Success Sundays - Post your weekly triumphs here!
Hey gainers. Today is Success Sunday!
This is a place to post something that you accomplished this week, or any personal triumphs, and get encouragement/motivation from your fellow users. Some examples:
This week I set a personal record on my bench press of 150 lbs!
I was struggling to meet my daily calories for a while, but I finally was able to reach my goal on Friday!
One of my friends complimented me on the size of my arms
This week I ripped my favorite pair of shorts -- it was awesome.
We encourage you all to post any triumph -- big or small.
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u/EspacioBlanq god-eater Apr 25 '21
Saw my grandpa after a long time not seeing him, and pretty much the first thing he said after greetings was that my arms are big.
Feels good.
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u/SilentStriker00 Apr 25 '21
Went from 120 pounds beginning of 2020 to 178 pounds now. Not embarrassed to wear a T-shirt anymore. I actually get complimented in them now!
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u/electricfurry1 Apr 25 '21
After going on a bulk for 3 months, I put on ~20 pounds and have stayed above 150 pounds which was my goal weight for years. As fun as this journey was, I think I'm going to start my cut phase this week.
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u/Dinosaursandaliens Apr 26 '21
This is the heaviest i ever been without sacrificing athleticism 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
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Apr 25 '21
got out of a depressive slump by spending 3 hours ruining my legs in the gym then ate a 1500 calorie lunch/postworkout meal
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u/diePilze 155-185-220 (6') Apr 25 '21
On Wednesday 4/28, I will be 4 weeks nicotine free.
I started bulking last year at 155, I hit a plateau at 195-200.
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u/EspacioBlanq god-eater Apr 25 '21
That's a big step for your health not many people manage to do. Best of luck keeping it up.
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Apr 25 '21
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u/SL33MANS Apr 25 '21
Sometimes it's just the one big workout to really kick off the consistency you need. Go get it baby!
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u/lehar001 Apr 25 '21
My mom told me I looked buff (not sure about translation. Not in a weird way). Also she showed me a few ab exercises that I can consistently do without lower back issues (she’s a physiotherapist).
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u/KverEU 71-96-100 (198) Apr 25 '21
120kg bench pr. Benched yday too so I'll take it
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u/_TheLonelyRedditor_ Apr 26 '21
Very nice! How long have you been training and how long do you reckon you'll get to 140kg?
I hitt 122.5kg for a double the other week, and anticipate 140 for triples by December 2021, January 2022...maybe?
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u/KverEU 71-96-100 (198) Apr 26 '21
Thanks! Just under 2 years. No clue as I don't train for bench strength, I'm not really sure what my max would be with a short peaking program and a deload. Probably not before next year though.
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u/_TheLonelyRedditor_ Apr 26 '21
Nice! At this point I'm happy with 2.5kg /month increase on my bench working weight
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u/KverEU 71-96-100 (198) Apr 26 '21
I've added 10kg in the past 10 weeks, I think there's a bit of potential left because I purely train for aesthetics, but that also means it's something I just attempt for fun like this on a rest day. Maybe if I get closer to 140 I'll train dedicated just to get there. Still at 2.5kg per month you'll get there rapidly. Your max right now is about 130 then?
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u/_TheLonelyRedditor_ Apr 26 '21
I haven't maxed out for bench ever, I'd say it's probably 125, 127 or so.
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u/RudeBoiRooni Apr 25 '21
Finally started trying to gain weight at the beginning of the week. Eating 3k calories and working out each day
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Apr 26 '21
Been taking some sleep supplements to help me sleep better. Have way more energy lately. I feel a little less like a zombie and my head is clearer.
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u/Theworden1111 Apr 26 '21
OoO i struggle with sleep! What supplements have you been trying?
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Apr 26 '21
I got one from target by nature made that has melatonin, GABA, and l-theanine. I would like to try a supp with better dosing and also magnesium glycinate in the near future.
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u/frallet Apr 26 '21
I'm 30 lbs up from when I graduated HS. Still got told I'd blow away in the wind last week but I'm getting there lol
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u/frallet Apr 26 '21
I'd LIKE 165-170 but I wouldn't stop if I got there. I'm not sure I'll ever stop seeing a skinny guy in the mirror though, but feel way better than I used to
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