[Klainis]

I know most people believe in the 6 meals a day concept. I have a question regarding that, is it fine to use a protein shake for a some of those meals like before and after lunch, or would I be better off using a meal replacement?

I currently eat like this.

meal 1: 2 eggs and 2 pieces wheat toast.
meal 2: protein shake or cereal + shake.
meal 3: MRP
meal 4: protein shake.
meal 5: whatever I make for dinner.
meal 6: protein shake.

During the day shakes are much easier for me than real food. I have tried in the past to make food for all my meals, but I end up usually getting fast food or some other shit for lunch so I decided a meal replacement was the best for that.

[thethirddiaz]

What kind of shake are you talking about? If it is just a MRP like Muscle Milk, it is not ideal. However, if you are mixing in fruits/veggies and oats (depending on your goals/timing), a shake can be a full meal.

[Klainis]

The MRP I is from MetRX, so I assume it is similar to Muscle Milk. MET-Rx.com

I know it isn't ideal, but it is what I have for now.

As far as goals, at the moment I am just looking to lose fat while gaining muscle. After my current weightlifting routine is finished I am going to start on some of the Ross training stuff.

[Monger]

Originally Posted by Klainis

The MRP I is from MetRX, so I assume it is similar to Muscle Milk. MET-Rx.com

I know it isn't ideal, but it is what I have for now.

As far as goals, at the moment I am just looking to lose fat while gaining muscle. After my current weightlifting routine is finished I am going to start on some of the Ross training stuff.

That MRP is shit. There's zero healthy fats and it's only carb source is from maltodextrin, a very high GI carb. The partially hydrogenated oils don't make me feel very warm and fuzzy either.

[likkuid]

If you're trying to gain mass..you're not eating enough. Read John Berardi's Massive Eating (and Massive Eating: Reloaded) series. That'll set you on the right path.