Eat Big to Get Big

This saying has been around for a very long time, and in that time fads and trends have come and go. What hasn't changed though is the fact that to pack on alot of muscle, you really do need to eat big. Before you go out and spend your money on supplements and things you think might help you get stronger and put on muscle fastest, think about the primary fuel you are giving to your body. Do you really give your body enough of the food it needs to build muscle? Are those food choices the best for your goals? Here's a list of foods you NEED to be consuming in large quantities if you want to really pack on the muscle and get your lifts to skyrocket.

1. Whole Milk. You've no doubt read this one before on this site, and for good reason. When nature gives you such a calorie-filled, protein-packed, and delicious drink, why would you ever want to waste it? It's responsible for making babies grow and it'll help you grow too! I recommend a gallon per day for skinnier guys, and at least a half gallon per day for bigger guys.

2. Whole Eggs. This egg white crap has got to stop. The yolk is where all the B-Vitamins and healthy fats are. If you're trying hard to put on muscle, you absolutely need the calories and fats contained in the yolk. I don't know about you, but egg whites just aren't that tasty to me. Whole eggs, on the other hand, are versatile and incredibly delicious. I'd recommend 6-12 whole eggs per day.

3. MEAT. Any kind. Beef, pork, lamb, venison, chicken, turkey, duck. You name an animal, you should probably eat it. Don't overdo the very fatty cuts of meat, but when it comes right down to it, you need calories and eating tons of different types of meats will provide them. Eat some meat with every meal.

4. Peanut Butter. Chunky is best, and if you're trying to put on weight it doesn't matter if it's "natural" or not. PB is filled with healthy fats and alot of protein. A combination perfect for getting you strong and big. For skinny guys, I'd say a jar per day. For bigger guys, at least a few heaping spoonfuls per day. Also, eat as many handfuls of all kinds of nuts/legumes as possible.

5. Potatoes. These are grains more than they are vegetables in my opinion. Either way, having a few potatoes everyday will give you vitamins and complex carbs needed to refuel your muscles.

6. Berries, Apples, and other fruits. These fruits contain a solid amount of fiber and taste damn good. The anti-oxidants will also help to repair the damage done to cells in your body and will lead to overall healthiness. They'll also provide you with energy and tons of vitamins. Have at least 4 servings a day.

7. Veggies. They're not too calorically dense, but health is just as important as getting yoked. Have a few servings everyday, but don't fill up on them because you need to have enough room for your gallon of milk, your jar of PB, and your side of beef.

If you're trying to lose fat, this list isn't intended for you. If you're trying to go from 135lbs soaking wet to a functioning member of the male side of the species, load up on all of these foods. If your training sessions consist of curls and kick-backs, this list isn't really for you either. These foods need to be consumed along with a huge dose of squats, deadlifts, chin ups, and presses, all done with heavy weights. That's how you pack on the muscle. EAT BIG, LIFT BIG, GET BIG!