I don't think the extra 500 calories and/or increased protein ingestion is unreasonable for an individual doing 2-4 hours of heavy lifting per day. I do think it *might* be unreasonable for an individual doing 2-4 hours of heavy lifting per day and ALSO struggling with IBS related constipation and bloating, thus my suggestion to temporarily suspend the lifestyle and find out.
-------------------- Belinda
IBS-A since 1986 (age 8)
Recently realized I could do
something about it!