Trying to get bigger - need help with choice of shake

**CuZzA** · 10-30-2009, 04:31 PM

Just wondered what the best shake was to help me get bigger?
I heard that ON Gold Standard 100% Whay was pretty good?

As you can see, I'm horribly naiive when it comes to all this stuff, so a little help would be nice!

Cheers!

**Gattsau** · 10-30-2009, 04:34 PM

The type doesn't matter that much..on is realy good tho, there maybe some better out there but on is defintely good...gaining size won't come from jus takin a protein shake twice a day tho
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**CuZzA** · 10-30-2009, 04:38 PM

Originally Posted by Gattsau

The type doesn't matter that much..on is realy good tho, there maybe some better out there but on is defintely good...gaining size won't come from jus takin a protein shake twice a day tho
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Okay, well I'm not naiive when it comes to working out. I know what I gotta do. It was just the choice of shake.

Thanks though.

**mblock** · 10-30-2009, 04:46 PM

EAT, shakes alone aren't going to do much.

**MrAmazing** · 10-30-2009, 05:04 PM

eat.

more important to make sure you get enough protein per day.

On 100% whey is good. Double choc flavor is money.

**CuZzA** · 10-30-2009, 05:07 PM

Thanks guys.

How many times should I be taking these shakes a day?

**Gattsau** · 10-30-2009, 06:44 PM

Depends on ur diet..when I said u won't get big from jus takin shakes I wasn't even referring to your workout...it depends on what u r eating..
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**CuZzA** · 10-30-2009, 07:06 PM

Ohh okay, sorry then mate, misunderstood.

**MrAmazing** · 10-30-2009, 09:51 PM

generally you need a gram of protein per pound of bodyweight.

eat as much as you can. for the rest of your protein, use shakes.

**Digital** · 10-31-2009, 04:52 AM

2 grams and ON's is the best I've found. Taste amazing especially for the price.

**CuZzA** · 10-31-2009, 09:02 AM

Thanks for the help everyone.

2 more questions.

How many times a day should I be eating?

And also, what should I be eating? I'm obviously not asking for a menu, just an idea?

**Gattsau** · 10-31-2009, 09:08 AM

I've jus started using myofusion from gaspari tastes really good and all their products have worked great for me...good shake so far.

Your best bet would be to google some high calorie and protein diets...a lot of it is gonna depend on your weight and your prefences truely...you also don't have to go crazY...ease urself into it...that's the best way to go..search for a rippetoe diet plan its one I used well.. It was on bb.com
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**enetblazin4eva** · 10-31-2009, 06:41 PM

Originally Posted by CuZzA

Thanks guys.

How many times should I be taking these shakes a day?

How much do you weigh? My standard is to get at least 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight through whole foods.

**j-dub82** · 10-31-2009, 09:15 PM

Originally Posted by CuZzA

Thanks guys.

How many times should I be taking these shakes a day?

i have 3 shakes a day...one in the morning after waking up, one post workout and one before bed. my morning and post workout shakes contain whey protein while my before bedtime shake contains casein. i eat 7 times a day, small meals. 3 of the meals are the protein shakes and the others are from food. here's a breakdown of the time i eat:

7am: protein shake
9:30 am: real food (usually fruit)
noon: real food
2:30: real food
5:30: real food (pre-workout meal)
8:00: post workout protein shake
10:30: bedtime protein shake

i eat about 3300 calories on my workout days. i'm currently 5'10 and 186 lbs. ive been using this schedule whenever i bulk for about 5 years now and have made some nice gains during each bulk

**Lucifer|M** · 11-02-2009, 01:14 PM

Originally Posted by CuZzA

Thanks guys.

How many times should I be taking these shakes a day?

The purpose of shakes are to replace a meal and for immediate protein intake after workouts. You should be eating atleast 4 times a day, and possibly 2 shakes. Once around morning or lunch, and the second, after a workout.

You aren't going to get big doing curls and bench. You have to develop a good workout routine. By that, I will leave you with the some advice. Focus on squats and deadlifting. They are the key to getting bigger and stronger.

**CuZzA** · 11-04-2009, 07:57 AM

Thanks for all the help guys.
Really appreciate it.

But in regards to the high calorie/high protein diet...should I be doing much cardio during my workouts? I mean, if they're high calorie...doesn't that mean I'm going to put on fat?

No doubt I'm probably wrong, hence why I'm asking the question

**Lucifer|M** · 11-04-2009, 01:16 PM

The cardio and lifting should be done separated at different times. I'd run in the morning and lift in the evening.

**mblock** · 11-04-2009, 08:10 PM

I barely even do cardio anymore, bulking. Maybe 2-3 HIIT sessions a week

**williams31** · 11-05-2009, 03:43 PM

ive been drinking ON Pro Complex before bed for the past 2 years...its pretty expensive but i wouldn't give it up for anything else....60 grams of protein, 260 cal, tons of amino acids and glutamine to help you recover quicker...love the stuff

Originally Posted by mblock

I barely even do cardio anymore, bulking. Maybe 2-3 HIIT sessions a week

3 HIIT sessions a week is too many...if you are truly doing it right then you will be overtraining your body with 3...HIIT training should be done twice a week at the most

**enetblazin4eva** · 11-05-2009, 04:23 PM

Originally Posted by williams31

ive been drinking ON Pro Complex before bed for the past 2 years...its pretty expensive but i wouldn't give it up for anything else....60 grams of protein, 260 cal, tons of amino acids and glutamine to help you recover quicker...love the stuff

3 HIIT sessions a week is too many...if you are truly doing it right then you will be overtraining your body with 3...HIIT training should be done twice a week at the most

That's through two scoops and you can take as much or lil as you want. All proteins are made up of combination of amino acids. L-Glutamine is an amino acid.

Why is three sessions a week too many? What is "truly doing it right"? How can you overtrain if you eat enough throughout the day? Once again why twice a week at most?

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