[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  Ben Brewster [@TreadAthletics](/creator/twitter/TreadAthletics) on x 71K followers Created: 2025-07-18 15:35:05 UTC For pitchers who need to gain weight, one of my first steps is to reframe how they think about meals. A “meal” is >1,000 calories with a protein source. -A glass of milk and a slice of toast is not a meal. -A bowl of cereal is not a meal. -A sandwich with X slices of turkey is not a meal. Packing in 4,000+ calories doesn’t happen by grazing on light snacks. It requires a paradigm shift, especially for those who (like me) grew up around people who barely eat and don’t understand the portion sizes needed for growth in faster metabolism athletes. XXXXXX engagements  **Related Topics** [snacks](/topic/snacks) [turkey](/topic/turkey) [Post Link](https://x.com/TreadAthletics/status/1946232262804009263)
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Ben Brewster @TreadAthletics on x 71K followers
Created: 2025-07-18 15:35:05 UTC
For pitchers who need to gain weight, one of my first steps is to reframe how they think about meals.
A “meal” is >1,000 calories with a protein source.
-A glass of milk and a slice of toast is not a meal. -A bowl of cereal is not a meal. -A sandwich with X slices of turkey is not a meal.
Packing in 4,000+ calories doesn’t happen by grazing on light snacks.
It requires a paradigm shift, especially for those who (like me) grew up around people who barely eat and don’t understand the portion sizes needed for growth in faster metabolism athletes.
XXXXXX engagements
