even 500 kcal a day is pretty crazy. an increase in total calories by 10% each week will ensure a gain in lean body mass more so then 500 kcal a day lol. Keep in mind that a lot of lean mass gain can also be contributed to carbohydrates. Muscles can store carbohydares in the form of muscle glycogen. An increase in muscle glycogen also results in an increase in intracellular fluids (water in a sense)being stored in the muscles giving you that good old bloated muscle look. This is evident in your big polynesians men who live off high carb diets.
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