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Originally Posted by kevint
Listen to this man. Nobody gets big or *really* strong (my preferred term) by eating clean. Proof: olympic weightlifters, powerlifters, strongman competitors. The last three times I PR'ed my deadlift (500, 505, 510) were on days after I had Taco Bell for dinner.
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Sorry, but I have to disagree with you here, big time. A + B does not = C in your example. That is not sustainable.
To put on weight
properly, it is
not as simple as just cramming processed food down your gullet as fast as possible. Does it get the job done of putting on weight? Sure. It will also create health problems and put you in the grave sooner.
There are plenty of high-calorie foods with positive health impacts. You can tailor a high-calorie intake plan with an aggressive workout plan if you want to see substantial results.
I can PR my dead after a meal of T-bell also... But wanna know what happens if I try to PR my sprint, or go 3-5 rounds of sparring on a meal of T-bell? Come on.
For those truly interested in finding a great eating plan that works during your on and off season of training, I recommend reading "Nutrition Periodization for Athletes" by Bob Seebohar. He covers nutrition for all types of athletes, all types of performance, and he gives you a great guide to designing a diet for your goals.