Stuffing
Added 2019-11-28 19:55:29 +0000 UTCOn Thanksgiving it’s not uncommon to think about eating until you can barely move, but in the quest for long term gaining, is it the best move?
I’ve had my share of huge pig out meals or whole day food crawls and they are great. That belly taking on more and more until you physically feel your belly affect how you balance, gotta walk a little slower, shirt riding up and becoming more swollen with each forkful.
But I also find that after one of these huge days I’m a little less inclined to eat huge the next day, more trips to the bathroom to get it all out - it’s not another day of big eating usually. And I think your body also is pushing through so much that, you may not get all the calories pulled out.
I find it’s better to eat more frequent meals. Every 3 hours - and you have to plan. Gaining isn’t about eating when you’re hungry, it’s about supplying your body with a constant flow of calories. Once you’ve consumed an excess of what you can use for your body’s maintenance, then you’re storing fat.
And these “meals” don’t have to be sit down big meals - they can be mini meals you’ve prepared and brought to work or just have ready. There are lots of options that are calorie dense without having to just eat high sugar and high fat options: dried fruits and nuts, baked potatoes, sweet potatoes, rice bowls, sandwhiches, granola bars - lots of options but you need to plan a bit so you are not falling back on fast food or missing a meal.
So while it’s fun to really pack it away, make sure you have a consistent plan and are trying to grab food as often as you can. Growing bigger isn’t easy, but it’s easier with a game plan