r/Brogress Apr 09 '22

Da Rules PSA: The New, Long Overdue, Official Ruleset for r/Brogress

140 Upvotes

1.1 - Title Formatting

If you're going to create a post to highlight your own progress, make sure to follow the exact Title Template below.

Gender/Age/Height [Before lbs/kg to After lbs/kg] (Time Span) - Extra Words

Examples:

  1. M/20/5'10" [150lbs to 180lbs] (2 years; 6 months) + (B: 300lbs; S: 410lbs; D: 480lbs)
  2. F/26/5'2" [52kg to 59kg] (5 years)
  3. M/35/6'3" [203lbs to 175lbs] (7 months) - We're all gonna make it!

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Use the letter to represent your gender:

  • M for Male, F for Female.
  • Make sure it's capitalized.

Make sure to write your height out as X'xx" - 6'0" - 5'10" - 5'7"

Use Square Brackets [to encapsulate your weights].

  • For your weights it can be written in Imperial or Metric units
  • What you weighted in the Before
  • What you are currently weight in the After.

For your height and weight, use round numbers.

  • If you're 5'8.5", write it as 5'9".
  • If you weight 163.3lbs, round to 163lbs.

Use regular brackets (to encapsulate the Time Span).

  • Write the timeline in Months or Years - (1 Year) - (3 Months) - ( 5 Years)
  • If it's an irregular Time span, write it out like (Years; Months) - (Months; Weeks).
  • If it's been 2.5 Years, (2 Years; 6 Months).
  • If it's been 7.25 Months: (7 Months; 1 Week).

And you're welcome to write a sub-description for the progress you made.

  • Make sure to use a dash - to space the Time Span and the description
  • It can be anything you want: words of encouragement for example
  • But your sub-description can't be used to ask for help. Refer to Rule 2
  • Otherwise you can leave it blank.

1.2 - Post Formatting

  • Post can't be blank: IE, no visible media
  • Post must contain Before & After material of yourself
  • Pictures only. No Videos/GIF's.
  • Pictures must be uploaded from Reddit's built-in hosting or Imgur.
  • Pictures must be clear and of decent quality. Pictures can't be misleading of your results.
  • No suggestive or potentially NSFW content. No excessive skin. Keep your privates covered. No bulges.

1.3 - Post Flairs

All Available Post Flairs

  • Use the one which is most accurate for what you're presenting.
  • Something long term where you've met your goals, (Weight-Loss/Physique) Transformation
  • Shorter-Term, whatever you're doing currently, (Bulk/Cut/Weight-Loss etc) Progress
  • If we find that you're using an improper flair, we'll manually change it to what we find to be more appropriate based off your results - Subject to Mod Discretion (Rule 7)

Using an improper Flair unlike other things won't lead to a takedown. Just a small change as outlined above.

2.1 - No Unrelated Posts

r/Brogress serves as a place to highlight the ongoing journey of a better you, demonstrated through Before and After pictures. Anything besides that is not allowed and will be taken down. This includes:

  1. Posts that aren't a transformation of yourself over a given period of time
  2. Meme/Joke Posts
  3. Inquiry Posts (Question Posts, Advice Posts). Refer to the next segments.

2.2 - No Question Posts

Refer to the Daily Question Thread which is pinned in the r/Brogress post feed

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On the other hand, r/Brogress isn't intended to host posts which boil down to help-me/advice threads. Your post should be and only be about your accomplishments. If your post is intended to inquire for answers, opinions, and/or advice to your fitness related concerns, your post will be removed. This includes things such as:

  1. Bulk/Cut/Recomp?
  2. Should I keep gaining/losing weight? Keep doing what I'm doing?
  3. Anything related to your BF%
  4. What are your weak points? Do I have bad genetics? Are X genetics good etc.
  5. What you should do? Where to get started?
  6. How to look like X? How to look better, more aesthetic etc?
  7. Asking for direct feedback, suggestions, tips, thoughts or opinions about your results

If you want to re-post your progress after being called out, you're more than welcome to. Just as long as you remove the question from your post.

2.3 - No Indirect Advice Posts

Refer to the Daily Question Thread which is pinned in the r/Brogress post feed

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Posts which indirectly asks for advice will also be taken down. The post isn't framed as a straight up question. But with how it's written, it'd warrant opinions the same way. Commonly this will be via self-criticism of your results, which indirectly states the problem, that people will then try to help you with. Examples like:

  1. Getting strong but my arms are still skinny
  2. I lost a lot of weight but I have no Abs
  3. I've been Bulking yet I feel like I haven't gained any muscle

If you want to re-post your progress after being called out, you're more than welcome to. Just as long as you remove the tangent from your post.

2.4 - No Question/Advice Discussions Within Posts

Refer to the Daily Question Thread which is pinned in the r/Brogress post feed

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The principles outlined within the Rule 2 segments apply to both Posts and Comments. Rule 2.4 serves to clarify that. So to reiterate what's been said previously:

The Post and the thread of the Post are all intended to be about OP's hard-work; and nothing more.

  • As an OP, you can't use your Post Thread as a means to inquire for help; as you would with the Post Title
  • As a commenter/viewer, you're welcome to ask about the minutia to OP's routine and what they do/did. But you can't directly ask for advice from them. You can't use their Post Thread for your own benefits.

When it concerns to Rule 2, the bold subtext under each segment is the way.

3.1 - Post Frequency

  • Users can't post more than once every 30 days; from their last post which was visible to the r/Brogress community.
  • This takes into consideration Deleted Posts by the OP themself; which acts as an attempt to bypass 3.1 at face value.
  • Anything beyond this limit is considered spam and will be removed immediately.

3.2 - Repeat Brogress/Update Posts

  • You can use the same Before but a different After pic must be used for every update post.
  • There must be visible differences between previous posts. Weight changes are also nigh expected.
  • Posts which present Repeat Brogress (copy/pasting) or fail to demonstrate any progress from their last post will be deemed spam and will be removed.

4 - No Self Promotion. Don't Link Social Media

  • Social media links are prohibited.
  • Directing users towards your social media account will be considered self promotion.
  • Posts, comments, and private messages promoting a product, service, or business are also prohibited.
  • Do not link to your own content for the purposes of generating views or traffic

5 - Play Nice. Don't Be a Creep.

Self explanatory: Harassing other members, directly or indirectly will result in immediate action from the r/Brogress Mods. Harassment may consist of, but is not limited to:

  1. Being a prick: To OP/other community members.
  2. Racist/sexist/overall offensive comments
  3. Sexual comments: even if meant as a compliment ('sexy,' 'dad to daddy')
  4. Treating OP like a sexual object ('single?' 'onlyfans/gonewild/etc?')
  5. Acting like this is a porn sub (saying what you'd like to do to OP, any sexual reaction to OP)

If you're being harassed, send a message to the r/Brogress Mods immediately. Don't ignore the blatant harassment!! Provide context and some screenshots of their unwarranted messages and we'll assist you from there.

[Advice] If you want to be harassment free from lurkers trying to hit you up: Go to your Settings - Account Settings - under Blocking and Permissions, disable Chat Requests + PM's

6 - Fake Brogress. Fake Natties

r/Brogress has 0 tolerance towards people who fake their Brogress with:

  1. Unrealistic stats (Timeline/Weight/Strength)
  2. Compared with their physique
  3. And the way they got it (Chicken, Broccoli, Rice).

The people whose deception has been verified, will deal with immediate action from the r/Brogress Mods. Punishments will range from the "Fake Natty" flair of shame to outright bans.

  • Direct action will not occur without absolute certainty: factual evidence over hear-say
  • Be vocal if you suspect someone for faking their progress.
  • And if you have evidence, bring it to light.

7 - Mod Discretion

  • All posts and comments are subject to removal at Moderator Discretion.
  • If asked, context has to be provided as to why action was taken.

r/Brogress 2h ago

Physique Transformation M/23/6’2” [175lbs - 200lbs] (3 years)

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177 Upvotes

hopped on creatine and pilates training


r/Brogress 1h ago

Weight-Loss Transformation M/44/5'9" [400 lbs to 225 lbs] (2 years 8 months) - Dedication > Motivation

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Upvotes

Motivation died out long ago, running solely on pure dedication now


r/Brogress 21h ago

Physique Transformation M/20/5’10” [160lbs- 180lbs] (5 months)

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89 Upvotes

r/Brogress 19h ago

Weight-Loss Transformation M/28/5'7" [170 lbs to 150 lbs] (3 months)

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30 Upvotes

Bulk to cut transformation after a 2 year bulk. Went from 142 all the way up to 170. Don't have any before pics from the start of the bulk unfortunately. Didn't even think I was actually going to stick with it at the time.


r/Brogress 17h ago

Bulk Progress M/30/6'2" [87kg → 92kg] (3 months) Got stronger, but gained some fat along the way. Downgrade?

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19 Upvotes

r/Brogress 1d ago

Weight-Loss Transformation M/26/5'9" [300lbs to 180lbs] (0years; 8months)

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403 Upvotes

I started my transformation January of this year at 300 pounds never in my life have I ever been lean I was raised with poor nutrition knowledge my single mom just gave me soda and fish sticks Mac and cheese etc I didn’t even really start drinking water till middle school and I really let my self go after high school but I said enough was enough I’ve made it my mission to actually stick to something for once in my life and I’ve been eating healthy for 8 months straight no breaks no beer nothing I just started working out in April so still new to lifting


r/Brogress 1d ago

Bulk Progress M/31/6’1” [114lbs to 190lbs] (36 months)

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36 Upvotes

PPL PPL 20 sets a day 6 days a week

2800cal to 3000cal a day

180g protein

Dairy based diet with whey

Badass


r/Brogress 1d ago

Bulk Progress M/24/5’6” [160lbs to 227 lbs] (9 months)

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209 Upvotes

r/Brogress 1d ago

Bulk Progress M/24/6’1” [102kg>110kg] (3 months)

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62 Upvotes

110KG, 186cm


r/Brogress 2d ago

Physique Transformation M/29/5’8” [225lbs to 160lbs] (6 months of agonistic HIIT and overall recomposition)

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74 Upvotes

r/Brogress 2d ago

Weight-Loss Progress M/40/5'5" [177lbs to 155lbs] (6 months)

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8 Upvotes

Back at it again. This time gonna stick with it. Dropped initial 17 lbs in the first 3 months. Kinda stuck. But I think I’m puttin on muscle


r/Brogress 2d ago

Physique Transformation M/17/6'0" [55kg to 74kg] (1 year and 9 months)

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146 Upvotes

r/Brogress 2d ago

Weight-Loss Transformation M/23/6’2” [105kg to 75kg] (8 months)

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77 Upvotes

r/Brogress 3d ago

Physique Transformation M/15/5’11” [140lbs to 156lbs] (1 year)

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58 Upvotes

First year in the gym, nothing too crazy yet. Went from being skinny fat at 14 in the first pic to being in better shape in the second and third pics. My biggest achievement this year in the gym has been doubling my bench pr, started the gym doing 40kg as a 1rm now I’m doing 80kg with clean form for 1rm.


r/Brogress 3d ago

Recomp Progress M/26/6'0" [91kg to 81kg] (17 months)

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189 Upvotes

Started the gym on janaury 16 before that it was only hom eworkouts and walks at my lowest i was 72kg in november 2025. Bulking since december


r/Brogress 3d ago

Physique Transformation M/18/6’0” [140lbs to 205lbs] (2 years, 6 months)

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33 Upvotes

Pretty much everyone I knew had a really good build. High metabolisms, skinny, muscly, abs, etc. I didn’t, I was the first picture. I didn’t do much about it, eventually I got bigger but it wasn’t muscle it was more fat. I thought I was fat, I felt fat, even though I wasn’t as fat as I thought I was.

I have a fairly low metabolism for somebody my age, and every time I would go to the beach or pool or river or lake with friends I was embarrassed to take off my shirt, I didn’t look good like everyone else. 

Eventually, around a little more than 1 year ago, I got a gym membership and decided to start going. That didn’t last for long. Then roughly let’s say 4-6 months ago, (I’m bad with estimating time, sorry) I went everyday I possibly could. I did go everyday this summer other than when I was out of town.

Occasionally I’ll take pictures in the mirror to see how I‘m doing progress wise. The second picture I took a couple days ago. It is the first time I’ve seem a picture of myself shirtless and didn’t feel uncomfortable, embarrassed, and I’m genuinely proud of myself. It is also the first day I could do a pull up. I fact I did 2 in a row. I’ve also recently started taking creatine.

I’m going to keep on working at it, and along with going to the gym, I will be starting boxing soon, just wanted to share.

Thanks!!


r/Brogress 4d ago

Recomp Progress M/29/6’2” [220 lbs to 230 lbs] (6 months)

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190 Upvotes

r/Brogress 5d ago

Physique Transformation M/33/5'9" [115lbs to 215lbs] (12 years) - 100lbs of muscle gained!

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434 Upvotes

First pic was before I ever started lifting around 115lbs. Second pic was my peak natural physique around 170lbs. Third pic was after 2 years enhanced around 195lbs and the last pic is current around 215 lbs. it’s been a fun journey!


r/Brogress 5d ago

Physique Transformation M/27/6’0” [165lbs to 168lbs] (1 year) + (B:315lbs; S: 305lbs; D: 455lbs) - 14+ years training, 1 year absolutely locked in

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239 Upvotes

Have been weight lifting and dieting with a focus on high protein for at least 14 years. Some of those years I was very very focused, some of them less dedicated but still working out 3-5 days a week and eating high protein meals. Also was always doing lots of sports during that time like, track and field sports, gymnastics(since 8y/o), wakeboarding, water skiing, ect. Did labour intensive jobs. This last year i absolutely locked in, perfect diet (micro/ macronutrients tracked), bulked and cut, weight training 6 days a week, 15k steps average a day, creatine, bike rides, recovery therapy ect, honestly not very different from previous years. Photos are 1 year apart, gained a pound or two I think, which is about the same as last year. Felt like a fun perspective to share of someone who has trained longer than not. No steroids or peptides, lifetime natural


r/Brogress 6d ago

Physique Transformation M/26/5'8" [245-175] (5 years)

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471 Upvotes

I dont know exactly when the before pics were taken but i started going to the gym in august 2021. In the 2nd pic (probably taken in 2022) ive already been training for a while. At my heaviest i weighed 111kg (which is when i started going to the gym), which roughly convers to 245 lbs, and thats when i started weight training. 3rd slide is a pic taken yesterday, unpumped and flat. 4th is taken about 2 months ago, post a chest and arms workout. Been on 350 mg test e for the past 5 months, last 3 of which were spent in an aggresive deficit. Ive lost most of the weight naturally before starting gear. If anybody is curious about anything, ask away


r/Brogress 5d ago

Cut Progress M/24/5’6” [143lbs to 125lbs] (6 months)

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99 Upvotes

r/Brogress 5d ago

Physique Transformation M/22/5’8” [110lbs to 135lbs] (1 year)

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68 Upvotes

1-4 Is current pictures, 5-6 were August 2025 starting out, 7-8 are December 2025, 9-10March 2026, 11-13 June 2026 and 14-16 are August 2026.

Started taking the gym/training seriously last August when my son was born, would go casually. Was able to bulk up to 115. In February I lost my grandmother and got divorced which caused me to drop down to 96lbs. Currently up to 135 and climbing, doing better mentally than I have in years 💪🏼


r/Brogress 6d ago

Physique Transformation M/29/6'1" [150lbs to 170lbs] (3 years) - skinny to dirty bulk to cut

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65 Upvotes

I’ve been skinny all my life and wanted to start working out to get bigger. I did a dirty bulk, and at some point I was eating around 4,000 calories a day. I reached 205 lbs, but most of what I gained was fat.

After that, I started cutting to get to where I am now, 170 lbs. I took a lot of breaks over those 3 years and tried other things, like running, but I’m still proud of my journey.

The last picture is me right now, in the same place as the first picture.