Look, I’m not going to pretend that gaining weight is all chia seeds and avocados. Chocolate, cookies, and granola bars have a place too. The trick is to pair them with something with staying power. A couple of Oreos dipped in a glass of milk? That’s a 200-calorie joyride. A slice of banana bread with butter? Easy 300 calories.
You don’t have to be perfect. The goal is consistent, gentle overkill. If you eat a few extra cookies after dinner, you’re not blowing a diet—you’re building one.
