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Yeah, I've been horsing around with mixes, but honestly I'm not too educated on supplements. Is a weight gainer nothing more than protein and a carb source, or are there other additions to consider? I can't seem to build a mix that has nearly he calories of supplements like CytoGainer, but I shouldn't expect that since it's whey-based. I would've posted this on TP forums but I've been waiting for them to 'activate' my account for probably a month so I can't post yet.

What sort of ingredients would be a solid mix for a weightgainer ordered through True Protein? I've never had experience with a weight gainer outside of CytoGainer, which was before I was vegan. I need to get more calories in my diet with my protein shakes, and it doesn't seem I'm able to spend enough time cooking and eating with my busy schedule. I need a hefty amount of calories but without sacrificing too much protein in the mix.

I found an old tub of whey-based weight gainer that I had from my previous stint in bodybuilding recently, and I've been making shakes with it even though it's 1.5 years past it's expiration date, and there's been no problems. It's whey-based, but I can't let it go to waste!

Those are only anime I've watched or rewatched recently, so Gundam Wing isn't on there. I've seen most of the Gundam series though.

It varies from time to time. I'm going to revamp a meal plan and count out the protein/calories before my next grocery trip. I make enough soup or stir fry to last about 3 days. I would make more, preferably a week's worth, but I don't have a pan/pot large enough.

I'm a huge anime dork. Here's my MAL, a list of anime I've watched or rewatched in the past year or so. http://myanimelist.net/animelist/Higosha Neon Genesis Evangelion is the great anime/show/movie I've ever seen. I used to collect NGE paraphernalia. I just started Tsukuyomi Moon Phase last night. It's a bit average in the first few episodes, but the story isn't too involved yet.

I bought about a pound of quinoa (it's super light so that's a decent amount!), but I'm not sure what to do with it. I'm not fond of too many ingredients in recipes, so I want something simple. How about some quinoa cooked with some onion and zucchini? Do I need to cook it in vegetable broth or use spices for flavor, or would that be tasty enough maybe with some pepper? I'm a bland sorta fella normally.

Our local farmer's market is only open during the summer for some reason. I usually get most fruits, veggies, and common foods from Wal-Mart since it's the cheapest although not organic, and then go to Earth Fare (like Whole Foods) for bulk oats, nuts, rice, etc. How am I spending so much money? I dropped almost 100 dollars while shopping last time, and that was only a week's worth of food, with some things that last a bit longer.

I've been eating a vegan diet for a bit more than a couple of weeks, and it's really so much more expensive than I imagined! I haven't even been sticking to my calories/protein requirements, just eating regularly throughout the day, but I need to be eating even more, which will cost more money. I'm in college and barely make any money through my part-time job, so I really don't have more money to invest in my daily diet. I make a batch of lentil/veggie soup and tofu/veggie stir fry every few days, and eat that for most meals, with some meals being fruit with oats and soy milk, or peanut butter and banana sandwiches. I eat bag salads with the soup and stir fry usually. I only have around 200 dollars to spend on food every month, not including supplements, which I've not started yet. I must be doing something wrong, eating oats and rice should be cheap.

Here is a book my father wrote awhile back while teaching at NCCU, for anybody interested: http://www.amazon.com/Resistance-Training-Approach-Lewis-Bowling/dp/1594602204

Hi, I'm Damien and I'm a recently recruited vegan, previously vegetarian for years. I have a father who had a short career in bodybuilding and has made a career teaching physical education in university, and a mother who's been off/on vegetarian and involved with animal rescue since I was a child. I'm skinny (5'10", 175lbs), have no muscle definition, and can barely manage a set of twenty pushups. I want to gain size and strength, with no particular goals other than looking and feeling better. I used to train regularly with Starting Strength program and made decent gains, but I made a lifestyle change and decided to spend time studying eastern religion instead of typical teenage pursuits, and I've been vegetarian since (three years!). I'm currently on a cardio/bodyweight routine, but I'm going to college that provides a free gym for students, and when I feel comfortable I'll begin a 5x5 freeweight program. I'm a bit self-conscious and don't want to walk into a gym looking like a sapling, but I will get over it eventually. I'm concentrating on a proper diet plan at the moment, and will progress routines when I'm comfortable with daily nutrition.

I woke without an appetite, scarfed down some almonds and OJ instead of breakfast, and decided to take a high-speed bike trip downtown. I was fine until the trek back (which is mostly uphill), when I had to stop to puke, and push for awhile because I felt queasy and drained of strength. I was supposed to begin my routine when I got back home too, but now I'm going to have to wait 'til tonight. Lesson learned... always refuel before starting the day.

It looks like sweeteners are automatically added even if you don't specify one. I'm going to order a batch of vanilla and chocolate pea/rice protein, maybe with Splenda for a sweetener. If I do want carbs, how much % of the blend should it be?

What's the advantages of a Pea/Rice blend over soy? What's the difference between Premium and Natural Premium flavors? I would like plain ol' chocolate and vanilla, neither of which is offered in premium flavors. I'm probably going to order a large batch soon, in each flavor. I want to be sure to get the right mix. Should I add any carbs? Which is best? Should I add any sweeteners? Which is best? Sorry if I'm asking too many questions.

Would you suggest these two for a great taste at cheap price, or the soy isolate? All are around the same price, protein content. Also, what suggested sweeteners could be needed, or is that unnecessary? I'm going to use vanilla and chocolate flavors, most likely with fruits and soy milk/water. These blends are incredibly cheap compared to factory packaged supplements, thanks for showing me.

I'm going to get a couple tubs of protein powder, one chocolate and one vanilla, but I want to get the most for my money. I'm in college and consequently broke, so I need something cheap, but isn't going to be a chore to scarf down. I will be using vanilla for fruit smoothies mostly, and chocolate for faster and simple water/soy milk based shakes. Vega - 390g of protein for 65 USD, roughly 17 cent per gram. SunWarrior - 705g of protein for 50 USD, roughly 7 cent per gram. NOW Tru-Food - 364g of protein for 30 USD, roughly 8 cent per gram. (this company doesn't seem to have a chocolate flavor) What else should I look into? I've never used vegan protein supplements before, only casein and whey, so I'm not sure what else it out there.

I forgot to mention that I would keep some raw almonds or other nuts on hand through the day to munch on between meals, and that I drink more than enough water.

Here's some rough meals I'm going to include in a weekly plan. I need to brainstorm or find some easy legume/bean meals to add to this. I would probably include a protein smoothie with breakfast. I would probably eat breakfast and pack a smoothie to carry to morning classes, I good cold drink could be great to keep me awake. I'm not someone who minds eating the same things every day, if it tastes good. If this can stay vegan, that would be great, I doubt I'm going to completely abolish all dairy products from the diet, but I can start removing them. Any suggestions on other meals would be appreciated. Oats w/ Soy Milk, Fruit, Vitamins, OJ Protein Shake, Fruit, Water Whole Grain PB/Banana Sandwich, Salad, Water Stir Fry (Tofu, Veggies, Rice, Sauce), Water Hummus/Veggie Sandwich, Water Vegetable Soups (Minestrone, Lentil, or Bean), Salad, Water Smoothie w/ Protein, Water I see that a lot of people here eat quinoa regularly. I've never had any, so what are some easy and tasteful ways to prepare it? Is it a main dish, a supplementary/side, or what? It looks like a good source of protein and other nutrition. What vegan alternative to milk has the highest concentrated protein and other nutrition, almond, rice, soy, any others? Which one tastes the best in cooking? Sorry to load this thread down with a million questions.

Sorry, it's been awhile since I checked here. It's been a hectic week. I'm maintaining the same weight, but I want to gain. I have been progressing in reps for the bodyweight exercises though. I want to stay with the bodyweight routine for awhile longer, until I feel comfortable with diet. The college gym is less than a mile from my apartment, and will be there anytime I'm ready to move into more intense training. I've been doing some reading and thinking, and I've been relying too much on dairy for protein. I am going to finish the remainder of the dairy in the apartment, but will not be purchasing it anymore. I need to put together a fast and easy meal plan for my lifestyle, that meets my protein and caloric needs. I could probably stand to increase calories from 2500, but I will do that gradually. Suggestions on easy legume or bean-based meals would be useful. I'm going to be reading through some recipe websites too. I have previously taken CytoGainer for a protein and weight-gain supplement with good results, but what vegan alternatives are there? I have seen Vega championed on this website, and it seems like an affordable option, for a simpler shake. I may order a tub of that, if I can't find some more appealing companies out there. It's going to be tough to get the protein and calories I need on a budget, with fast meals.

I currently weigh 175 at 5'11", but that's with a visible amount of weight lost over the summer. I weighed 190 at my 'peak' though. I do consume quite a bit of dairy, although it's mostly milk. I eat eggs for breakfast regularly, about four with some oats and fruit. I used to drink one protein shake per day, max. I very rarely eat soy or other 'fake meat' product, it's usually when I have chicken nugget cravings. I'm training an impromptu bodyweight routine now, but there's a free gym on campus I'm going to start going to to get some freeweight exercise in.

I sometimes make white bean fritattas and burritos, but I definitely don't eat enough beans, mostly due to a lack of fast recipes. Vegweb is sometimes hard to navigate or find recipes that are high-calorie/protein, but I browse through there occasionally. Those veggie burgers sound great, but I don't have a food processor. I should probably get one since I've had to skip over recipes before because I haven't ever had one.

I'm in college, work full-time delivering food, occasional studio work, and spend more than the average musician's time playing music. I've been making some progress with bodyweight routines, but I'm about to get back into the popular Rippetoe's Starting Strength program. I have dabbled in bodybuilding before and dropped it before becoming comfortable with my body, routine, and knowledge. It's been a couple years and I feel like I can commit this time. I'm always on the run and honestly, I'm a dreadful cook, although I do give it my best. I'm trying to plan out some meals that can be prepared ahead of time or thrown together. I'm also permanently broke since almost every penny I earn going back into school or music/studio equipment. I have no clue what calories/protein I should meet daily, but probably 2500 or more calories and 200g protein would be a solid estimate. Of course I take multi-vitamins and omega 3 capsules. Also, I'm not vegan, but a vegetarian so I'm comfortable with eggs and dairy (please don't burn me at the stake). Simple meals like natural peanut butter on whole grain bread with some veggies on the side and a glass of whole milk are what I'm looking for. I usually purchase those bagged salads and eat a salad with some ranch at every meal, and snack on broccoli all the time, so I'm probably covered on veggies. I can't get enough of them. Everything tastes better with more veggies! Any beginner tips or diet advice would be great! Post some simple, fast, and cheap meals for me.