Question about calories and protein.

[Hungry]

Okay, I am trying to bulk up a little more... hoping maybe to get around 215-220 lb. by the end of the year. I am currently 21, 6'3, and 205lb. I am consuming 2 NLarge shakes a day, which add up to around 1250 calories each... (with 2 cups milk and 2 scoops PB)...taking these 2 shakes, and 3 meals a day... is it okay to have the 2500 calories coming from the shakes.. or should I get more calories from 'real' foods? I know its better to get your protein from real foods... such as tuna and chicken, does this apply to calories as well? I am getting around 275 g of protein and 4000-4500 calories per day. Is this a decent plan to follow? Thanks for anyones input!

 

[sawastea]

Okay, I am trying to bulk up a little more...I am consuming 2 NLarge shakes a day, which add up to around 1250 calories each... (with 2 cups milk and 2 scoops PB)...taking these 2 shakes, and 3 meals a day... is it okay to have the 2500 calories coming from the shakes.. or should I get more calories from 'real' foods? I know its better to get your protein from real foods... such as tuna and chicken, does this apply to calories as well?

Well, honestly, NLarge isn't your best choice. Not a huge fan of weight gainers in general. The ingredients aren't the best and the protein isn't high quality. There is a lot of sugar/processed crap in it. That being said, as you're bulking, it's *okay* to have (as you already have it) but as you mentioned, real food is always better. Personally, I would take 1 shake a day PWO and everything else would be solid food. Aim for 5-7 meals per day, including your shake. What is your breakdown of protein, carbs and fat? Any other supplements you're taking? Finally, how's your diet?

 

[STEP OFF]

yeah nlarge2 is crap, it will pack on the weight, but it'll mostly be FAT! if you want a weight gainer that is much more healthier and cheap as hell, just make your own ..

 

[Hungry]

My diet is pretty good i suppose. I eat as much as possible during the day... and have a nice healthy meal at night.. such as pasta with chicken breast....i eat a can of tuna and a glass of milk before sleep. Ill cut down to one NLarge shake a day for sure now. STEP OFF: what would you suggest for ingredients as far as making your own 'weight gain' shake? im very interested... obviosly want to save money! ha... thanks guys

 

[STEP OFF]

first you'll need a bucket of whey protein, can get it very cheap online. here's a recipe I use, but there are many out there, be creative:

2 Cups Skim Milk
2 Servings Whey
2 Tablespoons Natty PB
I Cup Cottage Cheese
1-2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Honey

thats a lot of calories right there .. might want to split it up into 2 servings.

 

[serbyte]

Cut the enlarge, its not hard to eat that much food. that many calories in that little time (especially from a liquid), is most definatly being turned to fat. My max intake is about 50 protein and carbs per meal. i eat every 2-3 hours. I find it hard not to over eat. the only shake i take is a dextrose protien mix after my workout.