I have put on around 13 pounds last 3 weeks and look awesome (in my humble view). Only exercise has been swimming, boxing, and hiking. Relaxed strict diet a bit too.. Body seems to be enjoying the break and actually thriving. I do think over time though I will decline. I am yearning for a decent workout with the basics, squats, leg extensions, bench press, pull downs, dead-lifts, heavy shrugs.