Difference between: protein shake, weight gain supp. and meal replacement shake?

...The contents.

Gainers and MR's have more fat, sugar, carbs, fillers, etc.

It all depends what your goals are.
 
protein shake: For post-workouts and it really helps with recovery. Whey protein has a high biologicic? (that how you spell it) value so it gets to your muscles more quickly when they need it. I believe eggs are second.

weight gain supp: Don't even bother all the carbs and such.


and meal replacement shake: You mean like a cheat meal?
 
Here's an article on meal replacements. They are exactly what the name implies, shakes that you can drink in place of one of your meals; liquid in place of eating whole foods.
 
Well my aims are to have 6 meals a day, gain weight and put on some muscle


My diet would be:
-a decent breakfast,(not sure on what to have yet)
-then a meal shake or protein shake
-then a high protein lunch including tuna
-then another meal shake or protein shake
-then a high protein dinner which will include chicken
-then a final meal shake or protein shake before bed

I will be having other stuff to eat but these are the basics, other stuff being oil capsules after every meal, fruit, veg and so on.

These meals will be spaced 3 hours apart

How is the skeleton of my meal plan then?

What can I have for breakfast which doesn't include cooking? as I don't like making any food early in the morning before work.
 
TOO many shakes. no more than 2 shakes a day.

make sure you eat plenty of veggies at every meal except post workout.
 
Another thing to consider is that protein shakes and whatnot cause your body to retain water sometimes and can dehydrate you. So, needless to say, be sure you drink LOTS of water.
 
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