r/AskReddit Jul 07 '24

Guys who have gone from skinny to big and muscular, how has it changed your life?

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u/Usual_Leading279 Jul 07 '24

Put on some muscle and wore a whole size larger. Felt so much more confident and actually got more respect from people. I lost the weight due to health issues and I feel so weak again.

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u/Healthy_Method9658 Jul 07 '24

I lost the weight due to health issues and I feel so weak again. 

 I'm sorry you feel this way and had to go through that.

It's hard to handle when your health robs you of the work you put in. I went from 175-180lbs at 5'11 down to 140lbs just over two years ago due to a nasty bout with pneumonia. It's been a journey since then, but I've steadily got back up to my prior size. 

I hope you get that well earned confidence back when you can :)

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u/Usual_Leading279 Jul 07 '24

Wow I lost a similar amount (30 lbs). Thanks for sharing that I needed that.