Author Topic: Best meal replacement shake? (Read 3372 times)

Tre · « **on:** July 07, 2009, 09:39:52 AM »

I quit drinking these a long time ago, because they were so full of sugar. During the periods when I've trained, I've only used zero-carb or low-carb options.

What do some of you guys doing full meal replacements use? A ready-made blend? Or protein mixed with something else you can take along with you easily?

I'm all ears.

lvtolft · « **Reply #1 on:** July 07, 2009, 09:41:55 AM »

I don't drink "meal replacements" per se, but I started using the Optimum Nutrition Oats and Whey along with a scoop of regular protein and it tastes great without the sugar.

local hero · « **Reply #2 on:** July 07, 2009, 09:52:25 AM »

3 scoops of whey, huge scoop of normal oats, handfull of frozen fruit and one bannana............. blend......... cant get beter than that

michael arvilla · « **Reply #3 on:** July 07, 2009, 09:53:46 AM »

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dr.chimps · « **Reply #4 on:** July 07, 2009, 09:54:13 AM »

Quote from: local hero on July 07, 2009, 09:52:25 AM

3 scoops of whey, huge scoop of normal oats, handfull of frozen fruit and one bannana............. blend......... cant get beter than that

I add tbsp of natural peanut butter to the above. Helps thicken/smooth it out.

local hero · « **Reply #5 on:** July 07, 2009, 09:56:21 AM »

i used to do that or whatever oil i was using at the time..... havnt botherd lately

DeadSquatPress · « **Reply #6 on:** July 07, 2009, 10:00:09 AM »

MAXX · « **Reply #7 on:** July 07, 2009, 10:01:31 AM »

Dorian Yates makes a good one with low gi carbs
http://www.dorianyates.eu/product-view.asp?Product=GA11&action=summary

The Wizard of Truth · « **Reply #8 on:** July 07, 2009, 10:09:20 AM »

Quote from: Tre on July 07, 2009, 09:39:52 AM

I quit drinking these a long time ago, because they were so full of sugar. During the periods when I've trained, I've only used zero-carb or low-carb options.

What do some of you guys doing full meal replacements use? A ready-made blend? Or protein mixed with something else you can take along with you easily?

I'm all ears.

You had periods???
But in all seriousness Dorian Yates stuff is great

Blockhead · « **Reply #9 on:** July 07, 2009, 10:10:06 AM »

Quote from: local hero on July 07, 2009, 09:52:25 AM

3 scoops of whey, huge scoop of normal oats, handfull of frozen fruit and one bannana............. blend......... cant get beter than that

X-2.

MRP's are an okay purchase for convenience but it's so much more economical and practical to make your own. ProLab makes a good MRP in Lean Mass Matrix and of course MetRx.

I like 2-3 scoops of whey, a little natural peanutbutter and some plain oats. Maybe a packet of Splenda, maybe a few blueberries or a bananna and you got an excellent MRP.

MRP's are just protein supplements with a little extra carbs and fats.

- Block!

MethodGNA · « **Reply #10 on:** July 07, 2009, 10:16:59 AM »

Quote from: TheBlockHead on July 07, 2009, 10:10:06 AM

X-2.

MRP's are an okay purchase for convenience but it's so much more economical and practical to make your own. ProLab makes a good MRP in Lean Mass Matrix and of course MetRx.

I like 2-3 scoops of whey, a little natural peanutbutter and some plain oats. Maybe a packet of Splenda, maybe a few blueberries or a bananna and you got an excellent MRP.

MRP's are just protein supplements with a little extra carbs and fats.

- Block!

do you cook that oatmeal first, or do you just throw them in there dry.

...........i find when even when i blend them, all the oats sink to the bottom, and they are still hard to get down

Blockhead · « **Reply #11 on:** July 07, 2009, 10:20:37 AM »

Honestly I just throw them in there. I keep swirling and swirling the mix around my shaker cup to keep it afloat.

- Block!

local hero · « **Reply #12 on:** July 07, 2009, 10:22:11 AM »

if you blend them with plain water that will happen,,,,,,,,, if you blend with the frozen fruit, the bannana & peanut butter,,, its a nice thick mixture, dont add loads of water either, i like it almost yoghurt thick

Man of Steel · « **Reply #13 on:** July 07, 2009, 10:24:38 AM »

AAHAHAHAH!!! Got some hardcore bb types in this thread.

MethodGNA · « **Reply #14 on:** July 07, 2009, 10:26:46 AM »

thanks guys good shit.........MRPs are a good idea, but its so much more economical, tasteful, and nutritios to do it yourself...........wheth er you are bulking or dieting you can fuck with the carb/fat/protein ratios........throw an additional scoop of protein, add less oats, maybe throw in a tablespoon of flax

like optimum has that new oats and whey, its all expensive........i mean how hard is it to just throw a scoop of oats in your whey

Man of Steel · « **Reply #15 on:** July 07, 2009, 10:38:44 AM »

AHAHAHAHAHA!!! "Each morning I blend egg yolks, whey, oats, diet Dr. Pepper, a banana, a hot dog bun, mongolian beef......"

MethodGNA · « **Reply #16 on:** July 07, 2009, 10:50:43 AM »

Quote from: Man of Steel on July 07, 2009, 10:38:44 AM

AHAHAHAHAHA!!! "Each morning I blend egg yolks, whey, oats, diet Dr. Pepper, a banana, a hot dog bun, mongolian beef......"

lol......one of the latter arnold movies.......i think it was 'end of days'...........arnold wakes up with a hangover.........and throws a half-eaten slice of pizza, some pepto bismol, a few whole eggs, and a half-drunk can of warm skunk beer in a blender and slams it down for for breakfast...........now that is hardcore, a lesser man would retch with merely a whiff of something like that

wavelength · « **Reply #17 on:** July 07, 2009, 10:54:04 AM »

Man of Steel · « **Reply #18 on:** July 07, 2009, 10:55:03 AM »

Quote from: MethodGNA on July 07, 2009, 10:50:43 AM

lol......one of the latter arnold movies.......i think it was 'end of days'...........arnold wakes up with a hangover.........and throws a half-eaten slice of pizza, some pepto bismol, a few whole eggs, and a half-drunk can of warm skunk beer in a blender and slams it down for for breakfast...........now that is hardcore, a lesser man would retch with merely a whiff of something like that

Exactly, it's End of Days...saw that a couple of weeks ago. He also adds old chinese food and something else......pure bb.

Tre · « **Reply #19 on:** July 07, 2009, 10:58:39 AM »

You guys fucking rule. Thanks, GetBig!

In wannabe semi-hardcore mode, I'm heading to the lab now and have my whey and oats ready to eat as soon as I walk out, cuz I am f'n STARVING after this goddamn fast. lol I'll take 2-3 fish oil caps, too.

Oh, and I get a donut, too.

wavelength · « **Reply #20 on:** July 07, 2009, 11:05:01 AM »

IMO you make it way too complicated, just eat under your maintenance and get enough protein, you will be ripped. 100% guaranteed.

Tre · « **Reply #21 on:** July 07, 2009, 11:36:51 AM »

Quote from: wavelength on July 07, 2009, 11:05:01 AM

IMO you make it way too complicated, just eat under your maintenance and get enough protein, you will be ripped. 100% guaranteed.

It's complicated, because I haven't studied this stuff since the early- to mid-90s when life was all about supplements.

Because of my work and lifestyle, there are days when I absolutely have to be able to eat a quick, convenient meal or two. As for all the other questions, I don't mind admitting my ignorance. Sure, I know a lot more than the average twink in my gym, but GetBig knows a hell of a lot more than I do and that knowledge is invaluable to someone like me who let himself go for a number of years and is not getting back into shape.

Yes, the basics - lift heavy, eat right, sleep - are still the same, but I'm not averse to trying to find an edge where I can.

Plus, nothing beats the motivation I get from you guys.

swilkins1984 · « **Reply #22 on:** July 07, 2009, 11:38:25 AM »

Nothing tastes better than Musclemilk IMO. Be nice if they could put that taste into a MRP. I guess Labrada Lean Body is the best...

tbombz · « **Reply #23 on:** July 07, 2009, 11:38:53 AM »

depends on what yoru current goal is tre...also how much you weigh, and what else youve eaten during the day..9maybe even when yoru workout is in acordane with your shake intake?)

but heres some general ideas

bulking =

20 grams whey
50 grams casein
75 grams maltodextrin/dextrose/whatever kid of glucose carb you want
some kind of veggie powder or some kind of fruit
multivitamin powder or pill
+ add some flavor (maybe add some extra carbs if your not gainig and if your still not gaining then throw in a few egg yolks too)

dieting =

50 grams casein
50 grams carbs
veggie powder or veggie pill
multivitamin powder or pill
break open a few fish oil and pour em in
+ some kind of calorie free flavor... crystal light or something..

lvtolft · « **Reply #24 on:** July 07, 2009, 11:47:11 AM »

Quote from: tbombz on July 07, 2009, 11:38:53 AM

depends on what yoru current goal is tre...also how much you weigh, and what else youve eaten during the day..9maybe even when yoru workout is in acordane with your shake intake?)

but heres some general ideas

bulking =

20 grams whey
50 grams casein
75 grams maltodextrin/dextrose/whatever kid of glucose carb you want
some kind of veggie powder or some kind of fruit
multivitamin powder or pill
+ add some flavor (maybe add some extra carbs if your not gainig and if your still not gaining then throw in a few egg yolks too)

dieting =

50 grams casein
50 grams carbs
veggie powder or veggie pill
multivitamin powder or pill
break open a few fish oil and pour em in
+ some kind of calorie free flavor... crystal light or something..

A little overkill, don't you think?