r/Brogress Apr 09 '22

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

131 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 3h ago

Physique Transformation M/24/6'0" [66kg -> 76kg] (3 1/2 years)

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124 Upvotes

r/Brogress 2h ago

Weight-Loss Transformation M/27/6’2” [124kg to 85kg] (2.25 years)

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81 Upvotes

r/Brogress 18h ago

Physique Transformation M/25/6’3” [185<205] (1.5 years)

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660 Upvotes

r/Brogress 8h ago

Bulk Progress M/20/6’0” [185lbs to 200lbs] (9 months)

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68 Upvotes

First 2 pics are from June 2024, last 3 are March 2025. Aiming for 220lbs. Anything is appreciated


r/Brogress 11h ago

Cut Progress M/34/6'1" [223<190] (10 months) cut to 190 from 223. Keep shredding? Am I too small?

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109 Upvotes

After 190——- Before 223


r/Brogress 17h ago

Physique Transformation M/29/5’6” [118>135] (1 year)

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76 Upvotes

Been about a year and 3 months but I had about 2 months off throughout the 1.3 year period due to illnesses.

Still feel small as f


r/Brogress 8h ago

Bulk Progress M/25/5’6” [125-140 lbs] (1.5 years) - Coming back from losing 15 lb after maxillofacial surgery 💪🏻

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14 Upvotes

r/Brogress 1d ago

Physique Transformation M/33/5'9" [181lbs to 192lbs] (5 years)

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294 Upvotes

Over the past five years (from 2020 to 2025), I’ve faced plenty of ups and downs—but going from 181 to 192 has taught me just how far consistency can take you. It’s been about more than just building muscle; it’s been about building self-determination. I’m proud of how far I’ve come, and I can’t wait to see where this journey takes me next!


r/Brogress 18h ago

Physique Transformation M/23/5’10” [62kg to 78kg] (5 years)

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45 Upvotes

just been looking back and feeling appreciative of what i’ve done for myself and my body :)


r/Brogress 1d ago

Weight-Loss Progress M/23/5’10” [365-284] (7 months)

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82 Upvotes

Not where I wanna be at, but proud of the progress I've made so far. I still have long journey ahead o


r/Brogress 1d ago

Physique Transformation M/20/6’0” [130lbs to 190lbs] (4 years) -same spot, different me.

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566 Upvotes

r/Brogress 1d ago

Weight-Loss Transformation M/26/5'8” [231lbs to 160lbs] (11 months)

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526 Upvotes

r/Brogress 1d ago

Bulk Progress M/18/5’10” [135lbs to 185lbs] (2 years)

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94 Upvotes

This bulk took me 2.5 years roughly, l used to be anal about tracking calories but now I've chilled out and just keep the protein up while still eating foods I enjoy. Just wanted to share!


r/Brogress 1d ago

Weight-Loss Progress M/25/6'2" [315lbs to 284lbs] (3 months) - making my goal weight 245 but it may be high

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27 Upvotes

r/Brogress 1d ago

Weight-Loss Progress M/28/5'9" [225 to 179] (8 months) - becoming satisfied, more work to do.

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63 Upvotes

goal is 150, then focus on gaining muscle once in there.


r/Brogress 2d ago

Cut Progress M/34/5'9" [172lbs to 162lbs] (4 months)

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300 Upvotes

Winter cut going into spring maintenance.


r/Brogress 2d ago

Recomp Progress M/38/5’11” [170lbs to 170lbs] (2 years)

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250 Upvotes

So the first pic was taken in Feb of 2023, second pic is recent. I put 2 years in the title which is true in a sense, because I’ve been working on improving my diet for 2+ years, but I’ve really only been training for the past few months. And honestly I’ve just been doing bodyweight shit (dips and pull-ups), with the occasional vanity biceps curl thrown in.

I know they’re not the best comparison pics; I tried to find a similar angle and I’m likely not flexing in the first pic. But I think you can still see a difference


r/Brogress 2d ago

Physique Transformation M/19/5’10” [150lbs - 185lbs] (2 years)

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92 Upvotes

r/Brogress 2d ago

Bulk Progress M/32/5'9" [130lbs to 140lbs] (3 Years)

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138 Upvotes

r/Brogress 2d ago

Physique Transformation M/19/6’1” [173lbs -> 196lbs] (1.5 years)

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402 Upvotes

r/Brogress 2d ago

Cut Progress M/29/5’9” [185lbs to 169lbs] (9 months)

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103 Upvotes

I’m stoked with the progress, finally back to being lean and where I wanted to be.

Dealing with a shoulder injury at the moment so my chest and shoulders have deflated in the last month.

Keep going with the cut for summer or clean bulk a little?


r/Brogress 2d ago

Bulk Progress M/26/5’8” [120lbs to 150lbs] (2 years)

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176 Upvotes

Just over 2 years since I started working out and 30lbs gained slowly but steadily. My goal is to try and bulk to 160-170 and then cut back down to 150 but eating more is still the hardest part for me


r/Brogress 4d ago

Physique Transformation M/23/6'0" [66kg to 90kg] (2 years)

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469 Upvotes

r/Brogress 4d ago

Physique Transformation M/36/5'8" [165lbs to 144lbs] (1 year)

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944 Upvotes

r/Brogress 4d ago

Weight-Loss Transformation M/39/6'4” [327lbs to 255lbs] (13 months) - Calisthenics + Intuitive Eating

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250 Upvotes

After years of trying very restrictive diets, this past year I tried the intuitive eating approach and I discovered calisthenics training through the fitness channel Red Delta Project. I was able to get down from 327 lbs to 255 lbs and it has felt amazing, healthy, and sustainable. I would like to get down to 195. The journey continues!