Protien shakes/ Eating meals *HELP*

[Xtreme2001]

Sometimes I dont have enough time to either Eat a full meal or have the stomach to take down all that food. As stupid as this might be, if I were to take a shake (N'large) which holds 52g of protein and 600 cal per 4 scoops. Would that be equivilent to having a meal? or should I still be eating that meal?
I get so hot sometimes that I can't eat anything but just want to drink stuff. Will I be still getting enough protien etc from the shakes as I would with food?

I'm on a bulking cycle so that's why I ask.

Thanks.

 

[patkob2001]

Look food is superior ...but if thats all u have at that time go for it its better than no calories

 

[serge]

if you cant eat, throw in the shake, i would add something in the shake to bring up the calories a bit, ice cream, whole milk, bananas and other fruit are all good choices

 

[loutocool]

You'll be fine bro, Just make sure it's a quality mrp
or weight gain shake.

 

[manny78]

agree food is always superior (minerals ...ect......) but a good shake is not that bad too... but why dont you try Tuna cans ? Easy to carry...cheap as well....

 

[PimpnAintEasy]

You should be eating 6-7 meals a day. There is nothing wrong with a protein shake serving as 2 or even 3 of those meals per day IMO. With the NLarge2, typically I only use 2 scoops in 10 oz of milk (still ~35g-40g of Protein) with a banana and flax oil. I will usually have a shake first thing in the am, post workout and just before bed.

Just make the most of your "Real Meals" and drink a lot of H20, particularly after your shakes.

 

[bigmag]

you can substitue protein shakes for meals if you don't have time to eat a whole meal....just make sure you don't do it all the time. You should only drink about 2 shakes every day, maybe three at the most since you're bulking....as far as you just wanting to drink stuff...you're getting dehydrated, you need to drink 1.5-2 or 3 gallons of water each day.

 

[kd]

Xtreme

I try to eat 3 "hard" meals = real food and then 3 or 4 "soft" meals = shakes a day.

Make sure the shakes are enough calories though. A lot of people think that a shake with water or juice and the protein powder is enough.

However in my case, (and with anyone who needs calories), they are not.

I make the shakes 2 different ways or calorie amounts depending if I am in a bulking cycle or not.

Currently, I make mine like this, I am in a bulking cycle.

12 ozs of 2% milk
2 large whole eggs
1 scoop of ice cream
1/2 banana
a couple of strawberries, some blueberries.
and of course the protein powder.

making your shakes like this will get you around 600-900 calories, lots of protein.

Try some b-12 or periactin to increase your appetite, that might help too.

peace
kd

 

[cladshirt]

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Xtreme I have the same problem as you. I stay so full all the time. I eat or drink 5 or 6 meals a day. They are small but damn I fill so full. It's feally hard to get all the calories you need. So yes a shake is much better than nothing.

 

[lynaghgrew]

agree food is always superior (minerals ...ect......) but a good shake is not that bad too... but why dont you try Tuna cans ? Easy to carry...cheap as well....

sound nutritional advice and also, due to gun control in the uk, the projectile of choice for close quarter battle.

 

[Xtreme2001]

Thanks for all the reply's.. I appreciate it.
I must have a small stomach or something because it doesn't feel right.. or it's because I'm dehidrated. That could be it.

I'm gonna try adding more stuff into the shakes for more filling drink so I can obtain at least 700-800 calories/drink.

I use to be able to eat 6 meals.. but now with the shakes I drink at least 3-4 of those a day and eat 3 big meals.. and maybe some light snacks in between.

Thanks again guys.