New efforts to ‘bulk up’…

Today, I went out to the GNC store at the local mall.  They sell all kinds of vitamins and solutions for weight gain/loss, and they’ve set me up with some suggested powder and some daily vitamins.  The powder itself – in its 97.6 OZ container – put me down about $52, and the vitamins were an additional $19.  Not exactly the cheapest way to gain weight, but why not try?

Massive?  Heck yes.

Mass XXX: Mass Builder (Chocolate)

My main goal here is to put on some weight and muscle.  Being thin, I already look very toned when I flex, and my arms aren’t anything but embarrassing when flexing.  My routine is a strenuous strength-building workout that I’ve put together, then a shake afterward.  I hope it all works out as planned…

Here’s some information on the product, and a little review of it:

Mass XXX (Mass Builder)

• Provides [66g protein + 147g carbs] per scoop, when mixed with 2 cups of 2% milk. (990 Calories)
• Includes a blend of fatty acids and medium chain triglycerides for energy.
• Great source of key amino acids.
• Contains 1350mg of Potassium. (60% Daily Value)

Now here’s a nice little review based on the shake I made for myself today:

First off, if you’re going to make this, be smart and use a blender!  I didn’t, and it was very chunky on the top layer… so I got a few gulps of straight powder, and it wasn’t too pleasant.  Flavor-wise, I’d compare it to Instant Breakfast (chocolate).  It’s basically a much more dense version of the occasional chocolate milk drink, with a touch of powder in every sip.  Ah, and here’s a suggestion:  Don’t drink with dinner.  I worked out a bit before dinner, and was going to have a shake… so I replaced the usual 1.5 cups of whole milk with one of these 3 cup shakes… and I was begging for mercy when dinner was over.  Ouch.

Overall, I’d give this product an 8/10. The flavor could be a little more appealing, but it’s nothing to whine about.

I’ll be posting more about my efforts soon, so keep up!

~ by bornfurious on July 17, 2008.