My purchase as of late

[AstronautJones]

Well, I needed something to hold me over until my order arrives on Tuesday, so I reluctantly headed to GNC in search of some sort of cheap weight gainer. What I ended up leaving the store with was the MRP 'Fuel Plex' by Twinlab. Considering it was only $17.40 for 20 packets, I thought I'd give it a try.

This is the first time I've tried an MRP, and I've got to say that the chocolate surge tastes pretty good. Not only that but it's instantized! Anyway, I was looking at the ingredients and noticed that it had whey in it, so I can most likely use it post-workout as well.

Just wondering if anyone uses an MRP for their post-workout shake. I'm still contemplating whether I should go back and by another box or two for emergencies. :)

[Shao-LiN]

Weight gainers and protein powders are more or less MRPs. Protein + carbs.

Look at the amount of protein and carbs per pack and make up for the small amount of protein.

[Stray]

I like Fuelplex due to the small amount of liquid it requires...not to mention it tastes great.


I hear it's being discontinued though....thus the price drops.

[AstronautJones]

Maybe that's why it was so cheap. Are they discontinuing just a certain flavor, or Fuel Plex altogether?

[Snoop]

I always drink an MRP post-workout. I usually drink one almost every morning. Especially when I'm late for school (they're so quick to make).

[surrender]

Originally posted by Snoop
I always drink an MRP post-workout. I usually drink one almost every morning. Especially when I'm late for school (they're so quick to make).

It's not a good idea to take an MRP post workout, since they usually contain fat, which slows protein absorption.

[Snoop]

I know, but the one I drink only contains about 3 gs of fat...

[AstronautJones]

Originally posted by Snoop
I know, but the one I drink only contains about 3 gs of fat...

Same here.

[AstronautJones]

And actually if you look at most weight gainers (i.e. Serious Mass :D) they contain a substantial amount of fat.

[Proteios]

Originally posted by surrender


It's not a good idea to take an MRP post workout, since they usually contain fat, which slows protein absorption.

Actually that would be a good thing. There have been some reports saying a mixture of fats carbs and protein is better than just carbohydrates or protein and carbohydrates alone for recovery. Slow protein dispersion as a post workout supports endogenous protein synthesis which is a result after a bout of resistance training.

[GIS]

I HATE fuelplex!

I had to resort to that stuff last year because it was sold by a local rite aid and I needed something asap. My body didn't even digest the stuff, made my stomach upset, and gave me the worst gas.

Death to fuelplex!!

[bradley]

Originally posted by Proteios


Actually that would be a good thing. There have been some reports saying a mixture of fats carbs and protein is better than just carbohydrates or protein and carbohydrates alone for recovery. Slow protein dispersion as a post workout supports endogenous protein synthesis which is a result after a bout of resistance training.

Anyone else have opinions on this? Just curious because this is contradictory to most of what I have read. Not saying it it wrong just wanted other opinions.

[AstronautJones]

Well, I just received my order of Muscle Milk yesterday, and I must say that this stuff is the best tasting supplement I have ever tried, hands down. It is phenomenal! I got the chocolate flavor, and the stuff actually tastes like a real shake. I mix it with about 2 cups of milk, and a dash or two of half & half.

Just thought I would share that with you guys. :D

[Beholder]

If you dont mind me asking, what is a MRP???

[AstronautJones]

Meal Replacement Powder. Contains the equivalent amount of nutrients and other stuff that a meal would have, yet they are quick and easy.