I've wondered about that section in NROL as well. But I'm not sure the case is closed yet; Berardi (I think!) had an article in T-nation recently about gaining muscle weight and he was recommending HUGE calories, in the 5000+ kcal / day range.
From personal experience--and common sense--a lot depends on body type. As an ecto, I have to cram the food down to gain weight, but I wouldn't recommend this 'see-food' diet to anyone but a naturally skinny guy like me.
If you're not gaining, I'd suggest gradually upping your intake till you do start to add some muscle at a rate of about a pound a week. If you start to get too smooth, drop back down again. Use formulae as a a starting point and then experiment to find your optimal intake. Good luck!
DF
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