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[โ€“] Swedneck@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 5 days ago (1 children)

why would you ever eat 2000 calories in one go? Even if you're an extreme athlete that seems excessive.

To maintain/gain weight? Why else?

You shouldn't do it regularly, but I think its better than a 1000 calorie deficit.