Best suplement for gaining Weight? - Page 2 - Bodybuilding Discussion on Bodybuilding.net Supplement Forum

john917v · 06-10-2008, 09:39 AM

Get ready for some reading

This is what I've learned so far:
I use the bulk bag of EAS protein powder from Sam's Club. $40 for a 5-lb bag! This way, I can mix it with whatever I want, like fruit, oats, or anything else, unlike weight-gaining powders, where you can't remove the stuff you want, or modify it without going overboard on cals! Don't get tricked into thinking that the high-dollar 'mega protein' is better, simply because of fancy packaging, or high prices. Sure, some is better, but check the nutrition labels-they don't lie. You could use the Body Fortress (the brand that Wal-Mart carries), and do just fine!! Just remember that a lot of companies get their protein from a supplier (the actual manufacturer) and they slap their own label on it!

Eric3237 · 06-10-2008, 10:49 AM

Weight gainers whether bought or made definitely can have their place for the right person. I agree with Slayer as I am very similar to him in terms of natural weight except my tendancy would be to weight even less!

I know lots of people think I'm a guy who never gains any fat but the truth is I just never try to get "shredded". I'm content with having a 4.5 pack or close to a 6 all year round rather than torturing myself with cutting diets. But when I do put on a little fat it is very easy for me to drop it. That is just how some people are. You really just have to experiment and fine whats right for you. You mention weightgainers and a lot of people will just give your a knee-jerk response and say they are evil but as this thread has demonstrated they can be very useful if you do it right.

john917v · 06-10-2008, 07:24 PM

Yeah, I agree. I don't 'dislike' gainers, they just don't seem to be for me.

Start Now · 06-12-2008, 11:20 AM

Like the poster above me said... FOOD!!!

But make sure it is good quality proteins, good fats and good carbs. Don't throw everything out the window by eating stuff that raises your blood sugar.

Also, I prefer protein powder without any sugar or artificial sweetener in it. Plus Creatine.

Vampire · 06-12-2008, 12:09 PM

Well thanks a lot guys :P i realy learnd a lot with your post.

Vampire · 06-12-2008, 12:13 PM

Well guys look at this one , many people here in Portugal use it, and it also seems that help them a lot.[ATTACH]wei_supermegamass2000_f.jpg[/ATTACH]

Pitysister · 06-12-2008, 12:47 PM

that's alot of sugar.

buy a blender...and some oatmeal...and some eggs

TALO · 06-12-2008, 01:05 PM

I think the main thing is calories , so if you can't get enough in with food then go ahead and try that weight gainer out....Hell , I'm sure most of us at one time or another have tried a weight gainer.... But you don't want to put on 5-10lbs a week , do you ?

hrdgain81 · 06-12-2008, 01:37 PM

104g of carbs, 46 from sugar? thats not a good idea at all IMO.

How about something like this

http://www.nutraplanet.com/product/c...-servings.html

carbs from oats and barley.

Pitysister · 06-12-2008, 02:06 PM

nice healthy find

06-10-2008, 09:39 AM	#11 (permalink)
john917v Rank: Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 375	Get ready for some reading This is what I've learned so far: I use the bulk bag of EAS protein powder from Sam's Club. $40 for a 5-lb bag! This way, I can mix it with whatever I want, like fruit, oats, or anything else, unlike weight-gaining powders, where you can't remove the stuff you want, or modify it without going overboard on cals! Don't get tricked into thinking that the high-dollar 'mega protein' is better, simply because of fancy packaging, or high prices. Sure, some is better, but check the nutrition labels-they don't lie. You could use the Body Fortress (the brand that Wal-Mart carries), and do just fine!! Just remember that a lot of companies get their protein from a supplier (the actual manufacturer) and they slap their own label on it!
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06-10-2008, 10:49 AM	#12 (permalink)
Eric3237 Moderator Rank: Heavyweight Experience: 7-10 Years Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 5,217 Country: Gender:	Weight gainers whether bought or made definitely can have their place for the right person. I agree with Slayer as I am very similar to him in terms of natural weight except my tendancy would be to weight even less! I know lots of people think I'm a guy who never gains any fat but the truth is I just never try to get "shredded". I'm content with having a 4.5 pack or close to a 6 all year round rather than torturing myself with cutting diets. But when I do put on a little fat it is very easy for me to drop it. That is just how some people are. You really just have to experiment and fine whats right for you. You mention weightgainers and a lot of people will just give your a knee-jerk response and say they are evil but as this thread has demonstrated they can be very useful if you do it right.
	Eric3237's Sig:To go from the general to the specific is a very good idea. But to go from the specific to the general; that's just confusing.

06-10-2008, 07:24 PM	#13 (permalink)
john917v Rank: Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 375	Yeah, I agree. I don't 'dislike' gainers, they just don't seem to be for me.
john917v Rank: Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 375	john917v's Sig:My best (as of 6-10) Deadlift 385Lbx1 Bench: 225 Lb x4 A2G squat: 320Lb x3 Leg Press: 865Lb x20 Eat big, Lift big, Get big! Myspace.com/john_917 -Hit me up!!

06-12-2008, 11:20 AM	#14 (permalink)
Start Now Rank: New Member Experience: 10+ Years Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: West Posts: 35 Country:	Like the poster above me said... FOOD!!! But make sure it is good quality proteins, good fats and good carbs. Don't throw everything out the window by eating stuff that raises your blood sugar. Also, I prefer protein powder without any sugar or artificial sweetener in it. Plus Creatine.
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06-12-2008, 12:09 PM	#15 (permalink)
Vampire Rank: New Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 5	Well thanks a lot guys :P i realy learnd a lot with your post.
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06-12-2008, 12:47 PM	#17 (permalink)
Pitysister Rank: Lightweight Experience: > 1 Year Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,578 Country: Gender:	that's alot of sugar. buy a blender...and some oatmeal...and some eggs
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06-12-2008, 01:05 PM	#18 (permalink)
TALO Rank: Lightweight Experience: 10+ Years Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,777 Country: Gender:	I think the main thing is calories , so if you can't get enough in with food then go ahead and try that weight gainer out....Hell , I'm sure most of us at one time or another have tried a weight gainer.... But you don't want to put on 5-10lbs a week , do you ?
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06-12-2008, 01:37 PM	#19 (permalink)
hrdgain81 Rank: Light Heavyweight Experience: 5-7 Years Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,515	104g of carbs, 46 from sugar? thats not a good idea at all IMO. How about something like this http://www.nutraplanet.com/product/c...-servings.html carbs from oats and barley.
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06-12-2008, 02:06 PM	#20 (permalink)
Pitysister Rank: Lightweight Experience: > 1 Year Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,578 Country: Gender:	nice healthy find
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