In short, what Bass has been doing has really done the job. He has a complete gym set up in his law office in Albuquerque, so he doesn't have to spend time driving to and from a regular gym. Running is out because it bothers his left knee. Bass doesn't baby himself in his aerobic training. On the stationary Concept II rowing machine, he recently was able to row the mechanical equivalent of 2,500 meters in less than 10 minutes.
Many bodybuilders keep a training diary.
Bass keeps a training and nutrition diary. Pick a day anytime during the last decade and he can tell you exactly what he ate on that date. When you do that, I think your natural appetite will control your caloric intake. My diet is high in fiber, high in fruits and vegetables. I know there may be a problem getting enough iron since I don't eat much beef.