is forcefeeding necessary?

[Lao Tzu]

does anything other than protein intake matter while on? i know i need to eat maintence calories, but aside from that does it matter. if i use 17 calories per lb. a day. do i need 20 & 400 grams protein, or will 17 per lb. & 400 grams of protein a day suffice.

 

[Komo]

Eat a lot!

Hi Nordstrom!
You will probably see some results even if you stay on a maintenence calorie intake, with a lot of protein.
However a high calorie intake comes with several anabolic advantages such as insulin release and your dietary protein will not be used to make carbohydrates.

My advise is: Eat atleast 1000-1500 kcal more than maintenence energy intake, then you will gain a lot more muscle.

 

[STORM SHADOW]

Yeah.......esp. when your hostages are stubborn........dohhhhhhh!