M/29/5’9” [155lbs > 195lbs = 40lbs] (12/22/22 > 12/27/23) 1 year of consistent effort and natty gains, aiming for 200lbs.
![M/29/5’9” [155lbs > 195lbs = 40lbs] (12/22/22 > 12/27/23) 1 year of consistent effort and natty gains, aiming for 200lbs.](https://preview.redd.it/7ddijzsaly8c1.jpeg?auto=webp&s=eabbe0dbad47b90855a31be374e89124249db34a "M/29/5’9” [155lbs > 195lbs = 40lbs] (12/22/22 > 12/27/23) 1 year of consistent effort and natty gains, aiming for 200lbs.")
Same bad lighting, no edits, same pose. Direct comparison and I’m very happy with a year of results. On my second bulk now, goal weight of 200lbs and maintaining for a while before cutting back to ~185lbs.
 so much happier :)](https://preview.redd.it/vk4v9drpgf891.jpg?auto=webp&s=e698d6207c495d859f9b666aa353e9ec869aa7a0 "f/17/5’3[181>159=21lb](3 months) so much happier :)")
![M/21/6’1[150lbs to 160lbs] (8 months) my goal is 180lbs](https://preview.redd.it/03pe6ddvltdb1.jpg?auto=webp&s=6d40a2d3b8d3192b25f4360205104a07804e202c "M/21/6’1[150lbs to 160lbs] (8 months) my goal is 180lbs")
![F/23/5’3 [227 > 192 = 35] (5 months) trying to remain motivated](https://preview.redd.it/nsxq0ylwc9tb1.jpg?auto=webp&s=e619566dc4239278d7dc60e104be3cd1bc841057 "F/23/5’3 [227 > 192 = 35] (5 months) trying to remain motivated")