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I'm looking for a good weight gainer there are so many out there. What are the most important things I need to be looking for(IE protein, carbs, calories, sugars, fiber etc)?
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Haven't used one lately but back when I did Nlarge2 by Prolab was pretty good.
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I'm looking for a good weight gainer there are so many out there. What are the most important things I need to be looking for(IE protein, carbs, calories, sugars, fiber etc)?
I've used N-Large2 in the past and it has worked well for me. I hear that BSN's True Mass is a good gainer.
As far as what to look for in a gainer, you have the benefit of being in an era where gainers are based on protein. Back in the 80s and early 90s (the carb era), most weight gainers were loaded with carbs and a low-to-modest amount of protein.
I would say that a good one should have no more than 100 grams of carbs, at least 40 grams of protein, and a hint of fat. The key, however, is serving size. A good size should be 150-160 grams (5-6 ounces) of powder. If the serving size is 200 grams or more, that's at least 7 ounces of powder, hinting that you might wish to steer clear of that one.
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i like UP YOUR MASS by MHP...the carbs are from oats, and it contains some healthy fats as well.....however i prefer my cheaper version of a wt gainer shake....50g whey blended with 3 TBS NATURAL PB / 1 cup oats / banana / plus some Hershey sugar free chocolate syrup....YUM YUM
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I use true mass as a base and then add r berries, a banana, organic p butter, and flax oil. The calories on mine is around 1100-1200 give or take. It's delicious and I've seen good results
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i like UP YOUR MASS by MHP...the carbs are from oats, and it contains some healthy fats as well.....
Yes, if you want one that has all the ingredients mixed together, get one of the versions out now that has carbs similar to oats and some EFA's along with a blended protein (whey, milk, egg)
Old products like Prolab N Large is just whey concentrate and maltodextrin, much cheaper but in my opinion that kind of shake would only be good post workout.
OR make you own.
Blend:
1/2 - 3/4 c. quick oats
1 banana and/or some berries
1-2 tbspn PB or Udo Oil
Blended protein
1 -2 c. Skim Milk
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Muscle Juice, probably the best weight gainer I've used.
Serving Size 4Scoops(250g)
Servings Per Container19
Amount Per Serving In Water % Daily Value*
Calories 1020
Calories From Fat 150
Total Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 150mg 50%
Sodium 110mg 5%
Total Carbohydrates 162g 54%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 60g
Protein 55g 110%
Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 40%
Iron 8%
Typical Amino Acid Profile: Essential Amino Acids
L-Leucine 6112mg
L-Isoleucine 3548mg
L-Valine 3417mg
L-Lysine 5122mg
L-Threonine 4187mg
L-Methionine 1223mg
L-Phenylalanine 1925mg
L-Tryptophan 894mg
Non-Essential Amino Acids
L-Arginine 1485mg
L-Aspartic Acid 6346mg
L-Cystine 1300mg
L-Alanine 2929mg
L-Glutamic Acid 10973mg
L-Glycine 1100mg
L-Histidine 1011mg
L-Proline 3548mg
L-Serine 3039mg
L-Tyrosine 1753mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs
Other Ingredients
Protein Blend (Whey Protein Concentrate, Premium Whey Protein Isolate, Calcium Caseinate, Egg White Albumin), Maltodextrin, Crystalline Fructose, Medium Chain Triglycerides, And Natural & Artificial Flavors, And Soy Lecithin.
Contains Milk, Egg And Soy.
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MAXIMUS by AtLargeNutrition.com (http://AtLargeNutrition.com).
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Yes, if you want one that has all the ingredients mixed together, get one of the versions out now that has carbs similar to oats and some EFA's along with a blended protein (whey, milk, egg)
Old products like Prolab N Large is just whey concentrate and maltodextrin, much cheaper but in my opinion that kind of shake would only be good post workout.
Yup, N-large 2 is good for a PWO shake, not really good for an overall weight gainer.
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n-large 2 or up your mass or size on or any good weight gainer with about 60 grams or more per serving.
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you guys need to EAT! lol.. weight gainers... i dont thnk i will EVER drink one of those.. to DRINK 1000 calories?? ahah.. when i could EAT like 5 chicken breasts, three or four cups of oats, and have a tablespoon of peanut butter instead..?? yo im eating that big ass meal!!!!! instead of drinking some grosse shake ...any day of the weeek. ;D ;D
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you guys need to EAT! lol.. weight gainers... i dont thnk i will EVER drink one of those.. to DRINK 1000 calories?? ahah.. when i could EAT like 5 chicken breasts, three or four cups of oats, and have a tablespoon of peanut butter instead..?? yo im eating that big ass meal!!!!! instead of drinking some grosse shake ...any day of the weeek. ;D ;D
Not all of us have the same amount of time on our hands.
BTW, what are you weighing in at these days?
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check your pm's, its a secret :D
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232@13%?!?!?! ::)
Somehow I doubt it. ;D
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lol you bastard i didnt know you werent one of my fans, or else i wouldnt have answered you..
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Fans, BWAHAHAAHHAHA!
Glad to see the "cycle" is doing you some good.
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you guys need to EAT! lol.. weight gainers... i dont thnk i will EVER drink one of those.. to DRINK 1000 calories?? ahah.. when i could EAT like 5 chicken breasts, three or four cups of oats, and have a tablespoon of peanut butter instead..?? yo im eating that big ass meal!!!!! instead of drinking some grosse shake ...any day of the weeek. ;D ;D
True, that is if we had time to eat that. Some of us have jobs you know where we work in a professional environment where I can't just whip out 5 plates of food in the conference room and start chowing down. I can however take my large mug and drink it during the meeting or at my desk or wherever.
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hahah yeah i understand that emmortal.
and lift 4 size...i jus went to the bathroom and got on the scale and taped it with my phone..its uploading bro... youll have proof in a few minutes..
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:)
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hahah yeah i understand that emmortal.
and lift 4 size...i jus went to the bathroom and got on the scale and taped it with my phone..its uploading bro... youll have proof in a few minutes..
You got me there! Way to hold a DB at your side and weight yourself, hahahaha!
And who in the fvck takes those scale bf% calculators seriously?!?! ;D
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You got me there! Way to hold a DB at your side and weight yourself, hahahaha!
And who in the fvck takes those scale bf% calculators seriously?!?! ;D
alright, believe me or dont believe me.. doesnt matter.
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:)
probably rocks bricks and weights in your pockets, wearing 5 coats and after eating ten pizzas.
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if you're really 232 at 13 percent why are you afraid to post a picture of yourself?
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you guys need to EAT! lol.. weight gainers... i dont thnk i will EVER drink one of those.. to DRINK 1000 calories?? ahah.. when i could EAT like 5 chicken breasts, three or four cups of oats, and have a tablespoon of peanut butter instead..?? yo im eating that big ass meal!!!!! instead of drinking some grosse shake ...any day of the weeek. ;D ;D
You are making the gross assumption that those who use weight gainers are doing so in lieu of eating actual meals. I can tell you from personal experience that such is hardly the case. Those products are used IN ADDITIONAL TO regular meals.
That was the case for me, when I was in college. It was three to four solid meals, with three shakes taken in between them (two during classes) and the third one after my workout.
And, I wasn't eating chicken breasts; it was beef, as I needed the extra calories to help me put on size.
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dave...im not going to post any pictures... youll have to wait untill i compete.. i dont want any judges or other competitors or anyone recognizing me from this site.... i dont know if you know this, but getbig.com is widely viewd as a big fat joke in the bb'ing community..
mcway.. i hate you!!! ;D ;D lol jk. just be grateful that you have that kind of metabolism bro. you are blessed with that. take advantage!! ;)
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You got me there! Way to hold a DB at your side and weight yourself, hahahaha!
And who in the fvck takes those scale bf% calculators seriously?!?! ;D
Yeah those electronic "tenita" scales or whatever they're called are way off. After exercise i stepped on one and it told me i was 30%bf. Now im not lean or anything, but the next day we did a skin fold test and i got measured at around 16-17%.
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dave...im not going to post any pictures... youll have to wait untill i compete.. i dont want any judges or other competitors or anyone recognizing me from this site.... i dont know if you know this, but getbig.com is widely viewd as a big fat joke in the bb'ing community..
mcway.. i hate you!!! ;D ;D lol jk. just be grateful that you have that kind of metabolism bro. you are blessed with that. take advantage!! ;)
Well, that was back in college. I don't need as many calories to gain or maintain my weight, anymore. And, I'll admit, there were somedays where I just wanted to pour those shakes down the sink and kick the crap out of those old bags of Super Mega Mass 2000.
Feeling bloated after downing 3500-4000, knowing that I still had 1500-2000 calories to go, is something I certainly don't miss. The irony of it all is that, no matter how stuffed I was when I went to bed, I'd wake up HUUUUUUUUUUNGRY!!!! My alarm clock wasn't even necessary, as my violently-growling stomach would wake me up, half the time.
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your best bet is a two to one ratio carbs to protein for the carbs try to use vitargo or waxy maize
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your best bet is a two to one ratio carbs to protein for the carbs try to use vitargo or waxy maize
N-Large2 has a carb:protein ratio of about 1.75:1. Mega Mass' ratio was around 4:1
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i've found that the Triple Whopper with cheese, a large fries and an Oreo cookie cake is an awesome weight gainer. :D
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:)
Epic flat foot syndrome.
Brutal untrimmed toenails.