Let me explain this more simply. Do you remember Aladdin? He was always running, climbing, and escaping from the guards. Notice his thin build. His rest was poor: He would catch a few hours of sleep on a cot in a broken shack. He also followed a diet plan that consisted of giving his food away to orphans. This significantly hurt his recovery.

On the other hand, Beauty and the Beast villain Gaston followed the 4-dozen-eggs-per-day plan, supplemented by shooting barrels of ale and drinking the contents. He would lift benches covered with people on alternating days and spend his recovery periods scheming with his friends. He enjoyed his life and also experienced much better recovery and gains.