Meal Replacement Bars

[Wip]

Ok, In trying to gain weight through lifting & diet. (read posts in strength training for more detail) I still feel like I'm hard pressed to get that extra 400-500 calories a day I need to put me over the top in meeting goals. I'm going to start keeping a record of all the foods I eat, but here is a sample of daily 5 days a week schedule and it will get to question.

5:30am awake

Preworkout..protien shake with 1%milk(whey protien) 210 calories
after workout Add 300 calories

At work from 8-4:30

around 10am..200 calorie snack

Lunch...400 calorie lunch

2-3PM...200 calorie snack (nuts,dried fruit etc)

was eating at 5 but now that wife work later we eat around 6
400-500 calorie supper

8PM 200-400 calories

10pm Bedtime


I would say calorie intake runs 1800-2200max daily. IF I push myself to eat that much, its a constant thing that I have to keep on mind to do or I could just go on 1500 calories. With schedule I can only manage 5 meals a day. I only weigh 115lb(for 25 years), would be thrilled to just gain 10 pounds with lifting etc.

Question:

What should I look for in a meal replacement bar that would still be heart healthy and give me more calories. Also one that wouldn't cost me an arm & leg each month to buy. I will know more specifics on diet in a few weeks as I keep track. With schedule I can't seem to get that last meal.

thanks

[swanso5]

easy fixed...make your post meal your larger...your body is crying out for nutrients so get them in there... add a big bowl of cerial with milk to post meal (after shake)

also pack another protein shake mixed with banana and / or strawberries and have that during the day (it will take you 2mins to drink so time isn't an issue)

there 2 additions will add 500 - 600 cal's easy

no replacement bars they're rubbish, complete rubbish

[Boss Man]

Meal replacement aren't great, though some are a little better than others.

If you do choose one, and i'm not saying you should, make sure the Carbs and Protein are in the region of 25-30.