How to Eat Thousands of Calories to Gain Muscle and Weight (Not Just for Hardgainers) | Ep 269

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Do you struggle to eat enough calories to support muscle growth? Have you tried "just eating more," only to feel sick or frustrated when the scale won’t budge? What if eating more calories could actually be enjoyable—even with dietary restrictions?
Philip (@witsandweights) shares 12 proven strategies to help you break through plateaus and gain weight effectively. Inspired by listener Jim from Michigan, who tackles weight gain challenges while playing hockey in his 70s, Philip dives deep into strategies that fit any lifestyle.
Whether you’re a “hard gainer,” have specific dietary restrictions, or simply want to build muscle sustainably, these tips will transform how you approach nutrition. With practical advice like adding calorie-dense foods, leveraging liquid calories, and making your meals more appealing, you will be empowered to fuel your body for growth without the misery of force-feeding.
Today, you’ll learn all about:

3:34 Strategy #1: Adding calorie-dense food to your meals
5:08 Strategy #2: Incorporate liquid calories
6:17 Strategy #3: Enhancing meals with smart calorie boosts
6:50 Strategy #4: Focusing on the foods you enjoy
8:06 Strategy #5: Increase your meal frequency
9:15 Strategy #6: Don't drink water before your meals
9:52 Strategy #7: Embrace calorie timing
11:22 Strategy #8: Make your food visually and socially more appealing
13:28 Strategy #9: Have high-calorie snacks always available
14:26 Strategy #10: Sneak calories into drinks
15:43 Strategy #11: Plan your meals around fats
17:40 Strategy #12: Track and adjust by keeping it simple but systematic
19:43 Managing stress and recovery to improve appetite
22:59 Outro
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• Gain weight episode: The Most UNDERRATED Fat Loss Secret Making You FATTER (and Sabotaging Muscle Gain Too)
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章节

1. How to Eat Thousands of Calories to Gain Muscle and Weight (Not Just for Hardgainers) | Ep 269 (00:00:00)

2. Strategies for Gaining Weight Efficiently (00:00:01)

3. Tips for Gaining Weight Effectively (00:09:20)

4. Strategic Approach to Weight Gain (00:17:40)