The Best Muscle Building Foods for Hardgainers

[@jonathanjames7625]

I watched maybe 10 videos and this the one that made me subscribe. Y’all actually broke it down instead of “eat more”. I’m 24 5’11 weigh 135 with 2 years on and off (88% consistent) in the gym. Gaining muscle isn’t the problem it’s the diet especially with every other vid saying “eat more” but eat what, from where, how often you know? After so many hardgainer videos and “KZbin” trainers’ diet videos THIS one… hit every single struggle I’ve faced in these 2 years. Thank you so damn much…. I’ll be back to this comment at 160+ when I turn 25 in December hopefully I can finally look my damn age.

[@georgec2894]

150-200 calorie apples - WOW! Mine are 60-80 calories ;)

[@nathan4243]

Mine are 1000 plus calories

[@balkee42]

Mine are usually 80-120. Dunnno wtf kind of apples these dudes eating

[@pablo-zn1mg]

somebody gets one calorie number wrong and all hell breaks loose in the comments lmao.

[@coleaceret]

Lmao

[@KevinsKontentKorner]

But to be fair he’s supposed to be a coach who knows this shit and he doesn’t even know basic info

[@julianlococo4289]

Exactly these people are too critical and take everything way too literal

[@julianlococo4289]

@@KevinsKontentKorner and who are you? A fitness expert

[@KevinsKontentKorner]

@@julianlococo4289 someone who knows the calorie content of an apple. Who are you?

[@billyjefferson3594]

Apples are not 150-200 calories lmao

[@bjiffy10]

3-4 meals a day is perfect but if you can't do 4 full meals 1 smaller meal like greek yogurt and fruit or protein shake. Depends on the person.

[@zaklfc9396]

exactly! They talk so much nonsense on this podcast. They make it seem so strict and hard. Its not ppl. Be flexible, eat 1g per pound of bodyweight, have 40% carbs and 20% fats. Get most of your proteins from lean meats. Other than that when you have 3/400 calories eat something you like thats not that bad. Simple!

[@KevinsKontentKorner]

I work overnight, and when I’m off I will sleep late. I usually only have a 12-13 hour window where I’m awake. I’ll start with protein coffee (bang or kitu maybe) with some protein powder right when I get up, then go for a nice long walk. A couple hours later I have my real breakfast (oatmeal/fruit/yogurt/eggs etc.) then have my dinner meal (lean meat/fish and lots of vegetables) around 9 in the morning, then finally my last meal will be a bowl of cereal, milk, and a protein bar, or protein cereal. This works out well, I usually end up with 4 solid feedings of at least 30g protein (my daily total is always up around 180), two solid meals of healthy, nutrient dense foods, one before-bed meal that’s enjoyable and tasty (although I still stick to healthier cereals like Cheerios, shredded wheat) and also sometimes use fairlife ultra filtered milk. If I happen to be low on protein, no problem, I can mix a scoop of powder in (like Sal says in the video)

[@bjiffy10]

@@zaklfc9396 exactly. I don't see why snacks are bad. Lmao what we calls snacks are different for a lot of people. Last time I checked nuts and yogurt and fruit are whole foods. So why can't I have an apple. Not everyone can eat 4 meals a day. Be realistic here. They never answered the question

[@joelf6267]

@@zaklfc9396 bro Adam even said that if you still can’t meet the calories, you can eat a dessert after your full meal.. tf.. so yes you can still eat fruit or yogurt.. he’s just saying to focus more on high protein foods

[@janibrahim1091]

Im not homosexual or anything But i gotta say that guy adam beside of being buff and handsome ,he has such an attactive and confident personality .....i really admire him

[@quintongaudet4762]

sounds like something a homosexual would say..

[@MatrixAngel-xt6nl]

Gayy!🤥

[@mitchellreece9820]

I gotta say, I love these podcast! These guys are awesome and have a wealth of knowledge! All that being said I feel bad for the people who were thier clients when they were younger. I feel like every video they say " when I was younger as a trainer I used to think this...".😄

[@KevinsKontentKorner]

An apple is 150-200 calories? What bro? I weigh them exactly and rarely does it even exceed 75 calories, MAYBE a biggggg one is 100, at most

[@EliteProAli]

I don't take Adam's advice too seriously lol.

[@AbsolutelyNerdy]

He's still suffering from the after effects of stepping on stage at 2-3% bodyfat.

[@KevinsKontentKorner]

Well granted I don’t eat all of the flesh, but usually I slice up 3/4 of an apple and end up around 50-60 calories (100 grams being fifty or so). No way in hell an apple comes close to 200 calories

[@megavegan5791]

When Adam starts talking about nutrition, just smile and nod.

[@jamiegaskins3687]

@@megavegan5791 he got the calories wrong but what he suggested was a way better idea

[@megavegan5791]

In a pot, mix: -Water -1 cup chickpea pasta (I like the Banza brand) -1 cup red lentils (they dissolve completely) -1 cup frozen green peas -1 tblsp nutrional yeast -1 tblsp hemp hearts -1 tblsp TVP -Spices to taste Well over 50g of protein, and truly ‘lean’ protein at that. Boil and ready in 15-20 minutes.

[@kobygrimes1234]

If anybody is wondering, this is like hummus, which is a condiment, and is not a balanced meal and is the opposite of what Mind Pump is recommending.

[@megavegan5791]

@@kobygrimes1234 You’re right, this is not balanced. Too much nutrition, but without all of the saturated fat in Sal’s meat & rice bowl.

[@anthonymarconi761]

@@megavegan5791 look, I'm a vegetarian so I'm partial to plant-based meals, but come on vegans need to stop with their proselytism. The issue is getting enough calories here, which you want to do on a so-called "bulk" phase. The issue is that some people don't have enough appetite to do so, and the point is precisely to go for more calorie-density in the feedings. Maybe calorically your recipe could fit the bill, but the volume is off the charts, and digestion questionable for many. So precisely what you want to avoid with "hard gainers", who usually are "hard gainers" precisely because they don't eat enough - even if they subjectively think they eat a lot - not because they have some gene mutation or whatever that would prevent them from packing on the weight. A coach has to account for the clients' goals, possibilities and lifestyle, not their own biases...

[@KevinsKontentKorner]

I have bobs red mill veggi soup mix, it’s split peas and lentils, and a nice big bowl gives me 380 calories, 20 of which is protein and almost fifteen grams of fiber. Add some sardines and you have a super healthy meal with over 40g protein

[@kobygrimes1234]

@@megavegan5791 twisty twisty.. I can ManIPuLatE RealitY To bE Whatever I wAnt. Meat is a superfood, but that doesn't fit inside your religion. I was vegan for a year, it's the dumbest shit ever.

[@compostdave]

I'm carnivore and the issue I run into is even getting 200g of protein a day, my calories are still generally low. It's not uncommon for me to only end the day with 1400-1600 calories. I feel fine, I'm not lacking energy or anything like that but I do feel like it will be a limiting factor in trying to build muscle even though I'm getting plenty of protein.

[@ByronJames7]

I was listening until he mentioned 200 calorie apples...

[@i_Gotcha_]

Sal just basically described Stan Efferding meals or vertical diet lol why not just mention him they had him on as guest too

[@julianlococo4289]

Stan efferding is simply the first to ever market and sale this as a nutrional protocol. Stan is brilliant as well but not the creator of these concepts he's just a great businessman. Sal knows exactly what he's talking about and is a legitimate trainer who speaks from real life experience in the field. Something the fitness industry needs more of

[@i_Gotcha_]

@@julianlococo4289 did not know that. I also agree about sal and all these guys. They simply try things and simply don’t ride a fad and go with it.

[@whiteshadow8908]

awesome talk!!! thanks guys

[@TheRefinedBudget]

How does he season the beef with rice and broth? Actually sounds tasty

[@xtramik]

Obviously I don't know for sure, but it sounds like he cooks the rice in the beef broth rather than water. More flavor that way and calories. You could then season the beef however you like. Basically a beef stir-fry.

[@docd2295]

Thomas Sowell shirt for the win!

[@Hudson4426]

Agree to disagree… I have 3 main meals and use snacks and whey protein to hit my target goals. If I need more protein then I throw in a shake. More carbs or fat? Then an appropriate snack to hit that number… and an Apple is no where near 150-200 cals 😂

[@richardmiddleton7770]

Maybe hard gainers are just a bit insulin resistant so snacking would only make things worse? 3 meals should be plenty with lots of nutrient dense whole foods. You can also train TOO hard and too long or too often which will also ruin any potential gains.

[@philipmeisterl]

If you are a hard gainer lets say and this is not unrealistic you need like 6k calories So you say 3 meals with 2k calories is doable?

[@ezequielsilva122]

Am I the only one that didn’t know about magic spoon? 🤯

[@NoLimitsLi]

I don't know what it is either ha

[@johncarpenter3416]

Apples are ~70 cal. Also ground beef is easily digestible wtf??

[@Gengh13]

If you are not in a nutrient deficient diet, meat is really easy to digest, you just need to have stomach acid, and it is absorbed in the upper part of the small intestine, avoiding a lot of gut issues.

[@lawrenceberny4490]

I Never looked at counted calories just made sure my so called snack would be a high protein snack

[@adig3801]

hmmmm

[@benjaminanderson7133]

150 calories for an apple... ? sometimes these guys give really weird fitness advice

[@EliteProAli]

Good advice for novices. It bypasses all the BS out there

[@zaklfc9396]

They genuinely talking so much rubbish! Seriously avoid these guys.

[@anthonymarconi761]

In France where I live, it's not uncommon that my locally-grown apples get close to 300g depending on the size, so not that far off from 150kcals...

[@FeedZeek]

He didn’t really answer the question. Just went on a rant about snacking. He literally asked how to get more protein. Why don’t you suggest something like 2% milk? That’s not a meal and easy calories. What about peanut butter? Greek yogurt?

[@bjiffy10]

Greek yogurt is a great snack with some fruit or rice cakes. Perfect. Protein shake with some nuts. Snacks arent bad. It depends on what you call "snack" or smaller meal I guess

[@zaklfc9396]

I ranted with a commented and was then pretty happy in reading comments of ppl saying the same thing. haha

[@JasonNahRealFitSG]

You lost me at an apple at 150 calories

[@antoniaosborne4972]

Completely disagree. As a nutritionist &n someone who is a “hard gainer” - snacks are freaking KEY. Have your main meals true but you don’t want to over stretch your tummy! And Adam is speaking just from his experience with no awarenss of other people/. It doesn’t sound like he’s a hard gainer if he thinks an apple is 200 calories. And it sounds lkike he’s obsessed with processed food - re magic spoon. Perfectly healthy snacks you can have. How about protein oats with peanut butter….. hmmm

[@saviola5194]

Don’t answer the question then 😐

[@hanskazan7403]

i never eat snacks between meals always 5 huge meals so iam never craving it

[@Mattjonesll]

Seriously??? It’s Like saying careful crossing the street might be cars on the road. Obviously.

[@Malin77x]

Well that was a very long winded and demeaning way to say "Shakes."

[@megavegan5791]

Sal, please don’t tell us you actually believe 80/20 ground beef is only 20% fat. Plus, a 1200-calorie beef & rice bowl is very insulinogenic.

[@osrsgold2547]

no

[@megavegan5791]

@@osrsgold2547 Yes. Facts.

[@kobygrimes1234]

80 20 ground beef is weighed before it is ground to get the closest possible ratio to 80 20. Maybe it's 75 25, or 85 15, but who cares other than a starving vegan?

[@megavegan5791]

@@kobygrimes1234 Thank you for proving my point. It’s 80/20 by weight, not on a caloric basis. By calorie, 80/20 ground beef is well over 50% fat. Heck, even 93/7 ground beef is over 40% fat. It’s all about those macros here, right?

[@anthonymarconi761]

@@megavegan5791 that's the whole point. It's 20% fat in weight, hence calorically dense. Which is what you need with "hard gainers" i.e. people who don't have enough appetite for the calories they need on a mass gaining phase, even when they are under the impression they eat a lot. Besides your math is off. If you had 100g of 80/20 beef, 20g of fat is 180 kcal. 80g of protein is 320 kcal. Total is thus 500 kcal, 180 being 36%, so just a little more than a third. I don't think I need to do the math for your 93/7 example...and besides, what's wrong with insulin? Are you an "insulin is the devil" zealot too? Insulin is an ally in a muscle building phase...