Okay, I think I have my supplement situation sorta figured out but I'd love some input from those with experience.

Quick background: I'm 5'10 and currently 178-183 lbs. My goal a couple of years ago was to get to 185. I'm very close to that. However I'm not satisfied and am setting a new goal of 195. I'm an ectomorph, or a "hard gainer." It's very difficult for me to gain weight. Any tips at all for helping to get me to my goal is appreciated (other than simply "eat more."). I do find it difficult to eat a lot while at work. I currently eat three meals/day with snacks of granola bars and pistachios at 10. Lunch at 3 and dinner between 6-7. I'd prefer NOT to take a mass-builder but would consider it if a case can be made for it.

Anyway, here is what I'm currently doing. Any advice is welcome. Thanks!

Morning:

-2 Zone Omega-3

-2 GNC multi-vitamins


Pre-workout:

-3 servings 100% Gold Standard Whey Protein (380 calories, 72 grams of protein)

-1 serving White Flood preworkout nitric oxide and ergery enhancer

-1 serving creatine monohydrate


Post-Workout:

-3 servings protein

-1 serving creatine monohydrate

-1 serving L-Glutamine


Night:

-3 servings protein

I believe you are on the right track with a few considerations. Take it slow as I tried to add to much muscle mass to fast. I gained weight but started to feel slugish.

Check your Protein Intake. Your body can only process so much protein a day/or meal and the rest is purged.

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Second check out meal replacement shakes such as Lee Labrada / EAS / MET Rx. These products are really good and incredibly easy to get in a couple of extra meals in during the day. All you need is a shaker and Non Fat Milk or Water.

Here is my daily intake program:

Morning:

-1 Serving High Quality Whey Protein Powder

-1 Labrada Meal Replacement Shake www.labrada.com

-1 Serving BCAA’s


Mid Morning:

-1 Serving High Quality Whey Protein Powder

-1 Labrada Meal Replacement Shake



Mid Afternoon:

-1 Serving High Quality Whey Protein Powder

-1 Serving Labrada Meal Replacement Powder


Pre-workout:

-1 Serving Frank Zane’s XYZ Formula www.frankzane.com

-1 Serving High Quality Whey Protein Powder

-1 Serving Creatine monohydrate


Post-Workout:

-1 Serving High Quality Whey Protein Powder

-1 Serving Creatine monohydrate

-1 Serving Glutamine

-1 Serving BCAA’s



3 HOURS BEFORE BED

-1 Serving Frank Zane’s XYZ Formula

-1 Serving High Quality Whey Protein Powder

This message has been edited. Last edited by: T-Rex,

thats good to know rex. ive been thinking my protiens been down. and with my new gym opening in jan. im going to be trying to correct some bad habits ive returned to. and im going to be making the stretch to lose that last 60. glad i took the break. but now im kind of itching to get back into a routine. and finish my quest to hit 230 lbs. so the advise given isnt just about gain. but also loss.

thanks!