Gaining Weight the Right Way: Tacos, Carbs, and the Truth About Bulking
On this episode of The Chris and Mike Show, Chris and Mike are joined once again by fitness expert Nate Palmer to tackle a topic that doesn’t get talked about enough: gaining weight on purpose. While most fitness conversations focus on fat loss, Nate flips the script and breaks down why many people actually need to eat more—especially carbohydrates—to build strength, muscle, and long-term performance.
The conversation dives into the misunderstood role of carbs, with tacos taking center stage as the unofficial hero of the episode. Nate explains that carbs aren’t the enemy—they’re fuel. When used correctly, carbohydrates support workouts, recovery, and muscle growth. The problem isn’t tacos or carbs; it’s poor structure, inconsistency, and not understanding how food supports training goals. Chris and Mike lean into the real-world side of this, discussing how mindset around food often matters just as much as the macros themselves.
The episode wraps with a practical takeaway: gaining weight doesn’t mean eating recklessly—it means eating intentionally. Nate emphasizes balance, quality ingredients, and aligning nutrition with movement. Whether you’re trying to put on muscle, improve athletic performance, or simply stop feeling run-down, this conversation reframes food as a tool instead of a guilty pleasure. Yes, tacos can be part of the plan—when you know what you’re doing.
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