Paul Vaughn71 said:Oh my God... 🙄
If you pack on 5 pounds of muscle thanks to all that meat protein, are you really going to just wither away the second you stop eating it? Use your head here. Don't just swallow the prejudices people try to feed you.
Look, you aren't going to pack on fat just from drinking whey—not unless you’re slamming shakes all day long. Real weight gain comes from heavy, calorie-dense meals. On the flip side, if you aren't eating right or hitting the gym, you're going to lose weight. The situation is a bit different for pro bodybuilders compared to, say, Olympic weightlifters. Because their type of hypertrophy works differently, they tend to drop muscle mass relatively quickly when they aren't careful. But honestly? If that's what you're worried about, don't be. You aren't anywhere near the level of a pro bodybuilder, so there's really nothing to fear. If you want peace of mind, just stick strictly to strength training. That’s going to trigger muscle hypertrophy—actual muscle growth—regardless.
I already had some inkling about this stuff, but I really want to clear up any lingering doubts once and for all. It’s not like I’m trying to become a dedicated bodybuilding fanatic or anything; I train UFC, and honestly, just for the sake of my performance in the sport, I really need to pack on a few pounds. 🙂
Anonymous said:Look, first things first: get your diet and training schedule dialed in. That’s the foundation of everything. As far as supplements go, you could look into whey protein and glucose, though they aren't strictly mandatory. You should also grab some Vitamin C, a good multivitamin, and Omega-3s. Here’s the deal with the whey: if you just treat it like a regular meal, you’re going to pack on fat. It spikes your insulin, which can end up shuttling all those nutrients straight to your fat cells instead of your muscles. But, if you time it right—like having it as your first meal of the day or sipping it during your workout—you don't have to worry about gaining fat. In fact, you'll be doing your body a massive favor. And don't listen to the myths. If you stop taking whey but keep training hard and eating right, you won't suddenly wither away or "flush" all your gains down the drain. The only way you're going to lose muscle and gain fat is if you quit training and start eating like most people do. Period.
Now I’m getting a little confused here... Does gaining mass actually depend on the timing—like, what specific time of day I’m hitting my whey protein? Or were you saying I should focus on avoiding catabolism instead?
All in all, thank you. This really helped me out a ton.
Scott Ortiz3 said:Take a look at the last few pages of this thread. Let me be clear: whey protein isn't some magic potion that’s going to magically add 5kg of muscle to your frame overnight. You build mass through consistent, proper nutrition combined with solid training—just like my predecessors here have already pointed out. Don't pin all your hopes on whey. That said, whey paired with glucose is an absolute powerhouse for PWM. It provides all those essential amino acids you'd normally get from whole foods, but with a massive advantage: it absorbs incredibly fast. That's the real strength of whey protein; it replenishes exactly what your body burns through during a workout. Now, if you are dead set on using supplements specifically designed for bulking up, then you should probably look into a dedicated mass gainer. Grab something like Optimum Nutrition Serious Mass, or whatever else fits your needs. 👍
I’m fully aware that gaining weight is 95% about what you eat—if not more. Honestly, I burn through calories way faster than your average gym rat because my training involves sparring, endurance work, and raw strength drills. That’s why I usually stick to whey or maybe some PWM. To be truthful, I haven't given much thought to mass gainers yet; I'll start with this and see how my body responds. I just really don't want to end up in a situation where I'm cursing my life choices for ever starting this 😁
