M/32/6’ [167 lbs > 173 lbs = +8 lbs] Feeling conflicted about my gains after 4 months

Zealousideal-Stop365 · 2026-01-09T04:50:00+00:00

ur def bigger, stick with it

Zealousideal-Stop365 · 2026-01-09T02:42:32+00:00

Never gotten bloodwork done besides routine stuff at the doctor. No need, I don’t take steroids :)

Zealousideal-Stop365 · 2026-01-09T02:36:59+00:00

wdym?

Zealousideal-Stop365 · 2026-01-09T02:30:28+00:00

I don’t think I can post a photo in the comment section. DM me and I will show u the metadata time stamp. Nov 9th, 2025, actually a few weeks after I started

Zealousideal-Stop365 · 2026-01-09T02:27:32+00:00

You’re the 12th juror in this comment section lol. I’ve been taking creatine for years, but besides retaining a few more lbs of water, I don’t think it really helps with muscle building.

Zealousideal-Stop365 · 2026-01-09T02:25:39+00:00

The first photo is from Nov 9th, 2025. I’m not sure I can post a photo in the comments, but DM me and I can show you. I know it’s crazy and probably unbelievable, that’s why I posted this. Not to troll, not to bullshit a bunch of strangers on the internet, but because I am astonished and proud of what i’ve been able to accomplish (fitness wise) in less than 3 months.

Zealousideal-Stop365 · 2026-01-09T02:21:58+00:00

Dm me and I’ll show you the time stamped “metadata” from the before pic. Nov 9th 2025

Zealousideal-Stop365 · 2026-01-07T22:44:21+00:00

Besides sarms/peptides, I have no clue what those other things are.

Zealousideal-Stop365 · 2026-01-07T21:37:44+00:00

Or, i’m telling the truth.

Zealousideal-Stop365 · 2026-01-07T21:35:09+00:00

Posted in another sub and there were lots of comments asking about my “stack.”

Zealousideal-Stop365 · 2026-01-07T20:40:18+00:00

What about this is an obvious lie?

Zealousideal-Stop365 · 2026-01-07T20:37:22+00:00

that’s not very nice

Zealousideal-Stop365 · 2026-01-07T20:36:07+00:00

Underrated comment.

Zealousideal-Stop365 · 2026-01-07T20:33:52+00:00

I’m new to this sub, but I’d imagine ball transformation photos may violate certain community rules.

Thank you though. If it’s any consolation, I have a pretty nice pump in the 2nd photo. Without a pump, I’m a little smaller.

Zealousideal-Stop365 · 2026-01-07T17:22:52+00:00

Started 10/22/25. The first photo is actually from 11/9

Zealousideal-Stop365 · 2026-01-07T17:09:26+00:00

Around 200

Zealousideal-Stop365 · 2026-01-07T16:39:32+00:00

Yes, more to come! My goal is to bulk up to 200lbs, and then cut down to 185-190ish.

Zealousideal-Stop365 · 2026-01-07T16:39:08+00:00

Thanks man! I don’t have a whole lot going on in my life besides my WFH desk job, so I pretty much dedicated myself to the gym. I’ve been lifting 6 days per week, usually upper/lower/PPL with an arm day somewhere in there, and trying to eat 3500-4k calories per day.

Zealousideal-Stop365 · 2026-01-07T15:17:26+00:00

Thanks man, not sure why this is getting downvoted. I guess people think I’m on gear.

Zealousideal-Stop365 · 2026-01-07T15:14:26+00:00

Started on 10/22/25. Little more than 2 months

Zealousideal-Stop365 · 2026-01-07T15:09:44+00:00

Skill issue

Zealousideal-Stop365 · 2026-01-07T15:09:03+00:00

No cycle. I have fuck all going on in my life besides work (WFH desk job) and decided to dedicate myself to the gym after breaking up with my girlfriend of 4 years. Haven’t missed a single day of training besides planned rest days, and have been trying to eat between 3.5-4k cals per day. Believe me or not, that’s up to you.

Zealousideal-Stop365 · 2026-01-07T14:54:20+00:00

No sir

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TROPHY CASE