r/gainit • u/AutoModerator • May 23 '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/CoolEmoDude May 23 '21
I was looking at myself shirtless in the mirror before I got in the shower today and I realized how much better I look now than I was a year ago.
I also bought myself a new pair of swim trunks for the first time in like... 10 years. I finally feel comfortable to have my shirt off in front of other people.
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u/EspacioBlanq god-eater May 23 '21
First time deadlifting heavy after lockdown and I managed 3 plates for 2x5 and then 6.
Never even touched more than 2 plates before.
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May 23 '21
Someone I work with video called me after not seeing me for a few weeks and started the call by saying I've got jacked which is lovely. I also found the joy of roast potatoes in duck fat :D
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u/phatsteezcake May 23 '21
175 for 3 on bench, highest weight I’ve done for reps and only 10 off my 1rm.
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u/Akayuki-Lucifel May 23 '21
Always had a weak chest (partially due to injuries) and used to struggle doing benchpress sets of 10 @ 44lbs/20kg. Today I did 5x5 @ 110lbs/50kg.
Also started with 55lbs deadlift singles, today I pulled 3 sets of 5 @ 220lbs/100kg.
I've hit my heaviest body weight ever, 156lbs/71kg @ 5"10! That's up from 141lbs/64kg a year ago.
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u/Pabl0CD May 23 '21
I posted this last week and was back in the gym today! I’m not sticking to a routine yet as I’m easing back in… Cycle, Chest Press, Lat Pulldowns, Leg Press, Pull Ups and Shoulder Press… Woo! I’m going to work some squats in next as I feel like I’ve got a base set… I feel good.
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May 23 '21
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u/BawtleOfHawtSauze May 23 '21
Oatmeal can make shakes a lot less palatable. And I've also found that apples are NOT good in shakes. But you really can't go wrong with milk, pb, bananas or berries.
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u/Gsuavefivelev start-current-goal (height) May 23 '21
How do you eat that much? Don’t you get sick and bloated? I know after a bit my body just sort of doesn’t want to eat more and I feel like shit for the rest of the day. Sometimes I can try to fit 3Kish but that’s the absolute most.
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May 23 '21 edited Dec 04 '21
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u/Gsuavefivelev start-current-goal (height) May 23 '21
Fair enough shakes usually don’t go well with my stomach unless it’s fruit juice like those naked drinks the protein powder/milk makes me bloated I’m not lactose intolerant but just something about it doesn’t sit well with my stomach I try to incorporate more food/juices
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u/brober06 start-current-goal (height) May 24 '21
Wore shorts for the first time in a long time, girlfriend couldn't stop staring at my legs and butt. " where did they come from?" Thank you Super squats
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u/avtges May 23 '21
Finished my first week of the Madcow 5x5 on Friday, ate +3k cals each day and almost 1g / lb protein. After months of on/off lifting, I finally have the mindset to make progress.
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u/Ditz3n 18, 183cm, 45.5kg -> 19, 183cm, 72kg -> 20, 183cm, 63kg May 23 '21
Finished my week with a rest day and some work for a bit of money/income! Meal prepped and ate all of my 3k cals too, which wouldn't have happened a while back, but I'm so motivated for bulking/gaining and I hate being underweight! After months of on/off lifting, I finally have the mindset to make progress this time and really stay strict with the diet more than hitting the gym! I know diet counts so much more as underweight since I need mass no matter fat or muscle!.
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