It amazes me how much broscience those trainers tend to give people...they tried to tell me the same thing. Yet, I run 5 miles 3 times a week and still put on mass with no problem. I guess it depends on your overall goal. For me, it's about more than just gaining mass. Doesn't do me much good to put on a whole lot of weight when, increasing your meals, you're also increasing your cholesterol and sodium....both of which are a thorn in the side of black folks. People tend to forget that aspect of it but just remember, many trainers/body builders don't give a damn about overall health as long as they're big. Not to mention the benefits of better breathing, better blood flow, stronger heart. At the rate Kenneth is gaining weight he needs to be doing more cardio than he's doing now or 6 months from now he's going to regret it after he does a cut and see how much fat vs muscle he gained. And keep in mind, protein powders contain just as much, and in many cares more, sodium/cholesterol than actual meat. Our situation doesn't = theirs.