Mass Gainer or Whey Protein?

[notgaining]

Well its more of me not really knowing what to do, I've been going to the gym for a while now also been on mass gainer. I'm a skinny guy for my age and find it hard to put on mass/weight. I want more muscle rather than fat. I was just wondering what one I should take? . Its worked quiet a bit but not fully, that being cause i am really poor on my eating, I don't eat regularly as I should. I'm 19 years old around 53kg and 150 - 160cm (haven't really measured recently). I was thinking about going onto just protein rather then mass gainer again, but I also don't keep up with my eating which isn't really good. I was wondering what advice I could get on what to do?

Thanks.

[faipdeooiad]

read the nutrition forum stickies

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/forumdisplay.php?f=13

sort your diet out before you start throwing supplements down your neck. they're not a fix-all.

[Rhettribution]

Well its more of me not really knowing what to do, I've been going to the gym for a while now also been on mass gainer. I'm a skinny guy for my age and find it hard to put on mass/weight. I want more muscle rather than fat. I was just wondering what one I should take? . Its worked quiet a bit but not fully, that being cause i am really poor on my eating, I don't eat regularly as I should. I'm 19 years old around 53kg and 150 - 160cm (haven't really measured recently). I was thinking about going onto just protein rather then mass gainer again, but I also don't keep up with my eating which isn't really good. I was wondering what advice I could get on what to do?

Thanks.

I buy whey protein and blend it with stuff like milk, peanut butter, egg whites, oats, olive oil, avocado, bananas etc. It tastes better, it's cheaper and it's also better for your health

[melaneybh]

I definitely suggest you start calculating your TDEE (total calories you should consume each day to maintain weight) and ensure that you are in a caloric surplus to gain weight. In terms of gainer vs whey, if you can I definitely suggest you op for a normal protein powder and mix in higher calorie items like nut butters, oils, oats, banana, whole milk etc. It will allow you to customize it to your macros and tastes on a daily basis.

[notgaining]

okay, i might go with just whey protein and add things to it to bump up the cals.

[The Solution]

read the nutrition forum stickies

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/forumdisplay.php?f=13

sort your diet out before you start throwing supplements down your neck. they're not a fix-all.

I buy whey protein and blend it with stuff like milk, peanut butter, egg whites, oats, olive oil, avocado, bananas etc. It tastes better, it's cheaper and it's also better for your health

agree 100% buy your own generic whey
BioX, Scivation, Pronom, Cellucor, PES, XF and add your own things.


Eat in a caloric surplus, meaning eating more kcals than you need to maintain in order to gain muscle, size, and strength.

http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/mus...mass-gain.html
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/mus...-gains-qa.html
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/mus...ass-gains.html
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/mus...ass-gains.html

Philosophies, Macro intake, training , and cardio articles for you to understand and help set up what you need to do before moving forward towards more supplements or advanced workout routines.

[LittlleJay]

Just get a general protein powder for post workout and to help you up your daily protein intake (try to get to 1-1.5g of protein per pound of bodyweight) and just get the rest of your calories from food.It's cheaper and better for you.

Hope this helps

[little rambo]

^^ To the links provided a few post up. Use those resources in combination with the nutrition section on these forums and you'll be able to find out the information you need.

You stated in your original post a few times that you are not sure about your eating...use these links to educate yourself and to help build upon some solid training sessions!!

Best of luck!

[scottyb05]

read the nutrition forum stickies

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/forumdisplay.php?f=13

sort your diet out before you start throwing supplements down your neck. they're not a fix-all.

agree 100% buy your own generic whey
BioX, Scivation, Pronom, Cellucor, PES, XF and add your own things.


Eat in a caloric surplus, meaning eating more kcals than you need to maintain in order to gain muscle, size, and strength.

http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/mus...mass-gain.html
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/mus...-gains-qa.html
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/mus...ass-gains.html
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/mus...ass-gains.html

Philosophies, Macro intake, training , and cardio articles for you to understand and help set up what you need to do before moving forward towards more supplements or advanced workout routines.

All you need man. Just remember, gotta eat to grow. All powders are is a convenient way to get calories in. I prefer whole foods, but I know people are in situations where they have to rely on powders more than other.. gotta do what you gotta do to feed them muscles.

[notgaining]

Im considering getting a bag of ON Serious Mass, but possibly not until i sort out my eating.But while I do that ill keep constant with the gym until im at a point were my eating is good, what you guys think?

[faipdeooiad]

did you read anything that was posted above?

don't consider any weight gainers until your nutrition is sorted. even then, i'd still reconsider.

[notgaining]

yeah thats what i ment, ive gone over the stickys and everything a few times, looking at it currently trying to calculate my calories/day etc.

[starseller]

Go for whey and put banana/oatmeals/fruits/oils into the mix for a « cheap costing » weight gainer, and way more healthy alternative!

[llahhsoj]

Well its more of me not really knowing what to do, I've been going to the gym for a while now also been on mass gainer. I'm a skinny guy for my age and find it hard to put on mass/weight. I want more muscle rather than fat. I was just wondering what one I should take? . Its worked quiet a bit but not fully, that being cause i am really poor on my eating, I don't eat regularly as I should. I'm 19 years old around 53kg and 150 - 160cm (haven't really measured recently). I was thinking about going onto just protein rather then mass gainer again, but I also don't keep up with my eating which isn't really good. I was wondering what advice I could get on what to do?

Thanks.

Think of both as powdered food. To gain weight you need to be in a caloric surplus daily. To minimize fat, a daily surplus of 300-500 calories is smart. As already mentioned, figure out how to track your TDEE. I would always opt for a whey over a gainer and add things like peanut butter, oats, and fruit. You can adjust the macros to your liking better.

[mormonpickett]

The key to gaining weight is eating enough calories. Liquid nutrition(like a gainer) makes it easier to get those calories in. If I were you, I would make a home made gainer : oats, PB, milk, whey protein, banana, heck even add ice
Cream if you want. Drink that twice a day and you'll start to gain weight. That's what I have all my clients do who want to gain weight

[The Solution]

yeah thats what i ment, ive gone over the stickys and everything a few times, looking at it currently trying to calculate my calories/day etc.

add 2 bagels with peanut butter, banana's. and honey and wash down with a tall glass of milk
Will get you rolling.

[schneppy07]

Well its more of me not really knowing what to do, I've been going to the gym for a while now also been on mass gainer. I'm a skinny guy for my age and find it hard to put on mass/weight. I want more muscle rather than fat. I was just wondering what one I should take? . Its worked quiet a bit but not fully, that being cause i am really poor on my eating, I don't eat regularly as I should. I'm 19 years old around 53kg and 150 - 160cm (haven't really measured recently). I was thinking about going onto just protein rather then mass gainer again, but I also don't keep up with my eating which isn't really good. I was wondering what advice I could get on what to do?

Thanks.

I would try to eat as many calories as you can and if you have to resort to shakes I would just buy Whey protein powder and make your own mass gainer with that by adding whole food ingredients

[supermaz]

I'm not huge on gainers really. Usually have to take a ton and they get pricey.

If you want to add calories I usually throw in oats and peanut butter. Maybe a banana

I think 2 scoops of whey, banana, glob of peanut butter and whole milk. It's like 1200 cals