Jeff Nippard suggests gaining 2% of your body weight each month. So you’re probably looking at an extra 300 to 500 calories a day depending on your body weight.
Here are some tips for upping your daily calories more strategically.
Drink your calories, specifically through high-calorie protein shakes or mass gainers.
Eat the foods you’re craving, so don’t force yourself to eat low-calorie chicken if you’re craving cheesecake.
Add toppings or extra ingredients with many calories, like cream in your coffee or gravy with your turkey.
Avoid drinking too close to mealtime, as this fills your stomach up and reduces your appetite while eating.