Weight-gaining protein

Ben_there_done_that

What's everyone's take on stuff like Mass Gainer? I looked at the info and liked that it had more calories than my usual stuff, but then I noticed that it's because one serving is 4 scoops. What if I just took 4 scoops of my usual stuff. Same thing?

usmcmp

The only thing different about weight gainers is they often try to add extra calories. That's it. I personally would rather chew my calories in the form of pizza or cheesecake or ice cream.

cwolfman13

Mass gainers include additional carbs and fat...if I took 4 scoops of my protein powder it would come out to just under 500 calories...when I took a mass gainer in high school it was around 1,000 calories. I only took it because I was so active and involved in athletics, etc that my parents couldn't feed me enough to keep my weight up...I never gained a Lb but it helped me to maintain my weight.

psuLemon

usmcmp wrote: »

The only thing different about weight gainers is they often try to add extra calories. That's it. I personally would rather chew my calories in the form of pizza or cheesecake or ice cream.

Pretty much my thoughts. But I do understand there may be a need for a quick snack.

dillmilk

I was thinking of trying mass gainers as well but then I realized it's more expensive since each serving is 4 scoops you only get a few servings per tub, you're better off having regular protein in a shake with ice cream and peanut butter and banana to get those extra calories instead.

psuLemon

BTW, if you are struggle with calories, I would read: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10326769/are-you-a-hard-gainer-please-read/p1