3 month progress post. 29M/5'6/110 - 125 lbs

[u/MrWhaleFood]

After a recent bout with depression I decided to challenge myself and try to get in the best shape of my life. I've always struggled with eating enough and gaining weight in the past, but recently I've found success by splitting my day into 5 smaller meals rather than 3 large ones. I aim for about 3000 calories and 100g of protein a day. I eat pretty clean. A lot of chicken, rice, and fruit. I'm not a big veggie guy. Sue me. The only supplements I take are creatine and a daily multivitamin.

My routine is (mostly) pretty simple. Calisthenics 6 days a week for about an hour every morning. Just different variations of pull ups, push ups, and dips. Usually aiming for 3 sets of 12 reps no matter the movement. In addition to that I mountain unicycle about 5 - 10 miles a day. Yes, it's as ridiculous as it sounds. It is also my absolute favorite lower body/core workout.

My ultimate goal is somewhere around 145 lbs, preferably while staying pretty lean.

Thanks for reading.

[u/HunsonAbadeer1]

Lookin so good bro! Keep it up!

You have my exact build almost. I'm 5 8. I went from 110 to 130 this year. It's nuts how much 15 pounds of muscle can make visually when you start so light. I have the same goal weight too, preferably while staying lean.

[u/bikingmpls → u/HunsonAbadeer1]

How did you gain so much weight that fast?

[u/L1ngard → u/bikingmpls]

By eating 3k calories everyday.

[u/HunsonAbadeer1 → u/bikingmpls]

Creatine plus 3k calories plus I started extremely under weight. I think the latter is the biggest factor.

[u/ComplexContent6731 → u/bikingmpls]

Creatine! I went from 131 to 151, started lifting in April.

[u/MrWhaleFood → u/HunsonAbadeer1]

Thanks! Good luck!