Why?
Becuase I could use a little something to help me recover from pulling 400+ pounds from a 3" block for 12 reps in preparation for my upcoming Strongman contest.
I'm currently at 207lbs. Been training for a long time. Lightweight category for my upcoming meet is under 231 so I have some room to grow and still stay in my class.
ANY product (good or bad) will put weight on a 120lbs. newbie as long as he trains a little!
Real Gains? I don't know, but if it can add some weight to this guy and help him get a Nationals Qualification... I'd call it REAL GAINS.
Lemme know soon, the comp is May 17th and training is already full bore!
I submitted my info when the testing was closed last week...but I haven't seen anything in the mail yet...was it supposed to come later today or something for most people? Not to be inpatient...just worried.
Got mine today, let us know where you going to set up the feedback thread. For now all I can say is that the smell is spot on, but subtle. I'll start with it tomorrow and give an entire review.
look at the final picks post, i do believe that J-dawg stated that they could be shipped out on MONDAY, which is today.
expect it by the end of the week or early next week. The guys at the shop are sooooo badass at helpin us out.
just you wait! haha.
Lol as soon as I got back from the gym I saw the package on my front porch.
Yesssss.
I'll try it before bed and see how it is...
The description says "Use one serving between meals and at bedtime" so it's more of an all-day formula right? Been looking online...since a forum search turned up a bunch of Journey logs, and haven't found anything...
I just don't wanna end up using this stuff at the wrong time while I test it
I am getting mine today(gotta pick it up from the UPS store since they always come when I'm at work). I am more than excited. Tonight will be my first serving. Is there a link yet for the feedback?
Had my box sitting at my door when I got home from work yesterday. I've got a w/o tonight and plan to take a serving at lunch today, then another before bed tonight, and after seeing the flavor let's just say I'm as giddy as a school girl at a rock concert to give this flavor a go!
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What is Real Gains?
Real Gains is a high calorie, nutritionally-dense weight gainer that consists of a special blend of high quality proteins, complex carbohydrates and essential fatty acids. Most weight gainers on the market use whey protein concentrate for their formulas. Now whey protein concentrate has its benefits, especially for increasing muscle protein synthesis. However because it’s rapidly absorbed you’ll lose its anti-catabolic or muscle sparing effects within 60-90 minutes of ingestion. An ideal protein blend would be to combine a fast absorbing protein along with a time released protein.
When we formulated Real Gains, this is exactly what we did. We took whey protein and combined it with premium micellar casein, which rather than being quickly absorbed, provides a steady stream of amino acids in the body. When it comes to protein, Real Gains has you covered, combining protein synthesis sparking whey with catabolism fighting casein to create the ultimate mass building blend. One final point: You’ll also find purer, cleaner whey protein isolates in Real Gains. With other other weight gainers, you might only get economy-minded whey protein concentrate. Think about that.
Next up in the Real Gains formula are the complex carbohydrates. One of the most important functions that carbohydrates perform is to serve as the main energy source or fuel for the body. Carbohydrates are of primary importance to bodybuilders and other athletes seeking to maximize lean muscle mass. They are "protein sparing" which simply means that if you have sufficient carbohydrates present (full glycogen stores), protein will be used primarily for growth and repair. If you do not have sufficient carbohydrates in your system, you may use protein for energy instead of for building muscle.
Real Gains incorporates a special low DE blend of maltodextrin (a complex carbohydrate) and inulin (a fiber) which helps the growth of healthy intestinal flora, allowing for better nutrient absorption. Maltodextrin contains "glucose polymers", which are easier for the body to assimilate and use. Glucose polymers are metabolized at a slow, steady rate that can help to sustain energy levels during endurance-oriented workouts and/or athletic events and support healthy weight gain.
Inulin is a soluble, non-digestible dietary fiber. Within the small intestine, inulin helps with slowing the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates and lipids and promoting nutrient absorption along a greater length of the intestine. This will ensure that you have a steady influx of carbohydrates which will help in balancing blood sugar levels.
Last but certainly not least in the mass building equation are fats. Fats are key in hormone synthesis and are the essential component of all cells. The important fats to look into are the essential fatty acids or EFAs for short. EFAs are the crucial fats that your body requires and they make up an integral part of the Real Gains formula. The reason why EFAs are so important are that symptoms of essential fatty acid deficiency may include fatigue, weakness, slowed growth and the like.
Let’s look at the important fats that make up Real Gains: flaxseed oil and MCTs. Flaxseed oil is one of the best sources of alpha linoleic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid that enhances insulin sensitivity and promotes hormone production as well as myriad benefits for general overall health. MCTs are calorie-dense, healthy fats that contribute to satiety, boost immunity and restrict bodyfat storage. All in all, the fats in Real Gains are the healthiest and most anabolic you’re likely to find in a weight gainer.
Get familiar with Real Gains, the new school weight gainer built with old school quality. Exactly what you need to built the bigger, better version of your physique: you, version 2.0. A high quality protein blend, complex carbs and healthy fats come together to give you everything the hard training hardgainer needs to take his physique to a whole new level of mass, density and power. With Real Gains from Universal Nutrition size does matter.
Here's the promo:
We've got a new flavor of Real Gains in the works. We've made up some prototypes for testing. The new flavor has already been vetted in house and we feel we have something awesome on hand. If you're interested in being a tester, just post why you'd like to test the new Real Gains in here.
Just gotta be 18 and have a US mailing addy.
Promo Deadline: 3/25/09
Damn, too late! I have a Brother in law that is a freakishly hard gainer. The guy is cursed! I wanted him to test the stuff because, shit, if it helps him gain then it works! I would trust feeding him anything Universal put out because I know the quality and care that goes into the products is of the highest caliber. Well, keep it in mind for the next run huh?!
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The new Real Gains flavor was given the ok and will soon be put through the production process. I still think we're looking at ~4 weeks or so before we launch. Just wanted to give a heads up.
The new Real Gains flavor was given the ok and will soon be put through the production process. I still think we're looking at ~4 weeks or so before we launch. Just wanted to give a heads up.
This is good news J-Dawg. A lot of people have been asking about this one. Looking forward to it!