Reflex Instant mass with barley oats. - UK-Muscle Body Building Community

The Myth · 23-02-2005, 07:06 PM

In the past I used Pro Mass by Chem nutrition as a bulker but just bought a tub of this Reflex stuff as I liked the idea of slow release carbs. A

Has anyone else been using this and how was it?

bobins · 27-02-2005, 08:46 PM

i had a tub of the banana flavour and couldnt stomach it :( it was just too damn sweet for me,, think its just full of sugars anyway mate..

ive given up on the weightgainers although i did pack on some weight with N Large 2,, all i use now is whey with oats and other things blended in.

**big** · 27-02-2005, 09:34 PM

If I want some kind of mass gainer / MRP, which is rare, I always make it up myself.

Various forms of cheap powdered protein (egg, whey, casein), along with some raw oats or barley, and some good fats.. with some sweetner for taste. Costs a fraction of "mass builder" products and I know exactly what's in it.

powerU · 28-02-2005, 10:41 AM

I hate the new Instant Mass, doesn't mix well and is too sweet. NLarge2 is the best tasting/mixing but I agree with big above - mix your own.

Vanilla whey with oats and honey is the way to go, maybe throw some peanut butter in there too.

Lauren · 28-02-2005, 12:09 PM

Instant Mass can sometimes be too thick for some. I hear a lot of good reviews about CNP Pro Mass.Dymatize do a nice tasting bulking shake - called Mega Gainer. A lot of guys love it I know!

Biker · 28-02-2005, 03:20 PM

I like Instant mass.

BSF James · 02-03-2005, 11:50 AM

[quote=powerU]I hate the new Instant Mass, doesn't mix well and is too sweet. [quote]

I agree with you there mate. I liked the old formula but the new one mixes like sand. Obviously its a better product now, but much less drinkable. I can tell you that for us, sales on Instant Mass have diminished a hell of a lot since the formula switch. We find CNP Pro Mass to be the most popular weight gain product at the moment.

Biker · 04-03-2005, 05:06 PM

it's just a bit grainy because of the oats/barley in it, doesn't annoy me, it doesn't taste bad and you get used to it after a few days.

Killerkeane · 04-03-2005, 05:27 PM

i agree with big and poweru too. You can make it taste how you want, it's well cheap and tastes great.

ChefX · 04-03-2005, 09:06 PM

to nock out the graininess in the shakes let them soak about 10 minutes after mixing them, then restir a bit, it allows the water time to hydrate the fibers.

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27-02-2005, 08:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
bobins rock star Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 100	i had a tub of the banana flavour and couldnt stomach it :( it was just too damn sweet for me,, think its just full of sugars anyway mate.. ive given up on the weightgainers although i did pack on some weight with N Large 2,, all i use now is whey with oats and other things blended in.

27-02-2005, 09:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
big UK-Muscle Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: The only side effect of steroids is GREATNESS Posts: 5,522	If I want some kind of mass gainer / MRP, which is rare, I always make it up myself. Various forms of cheap powdered protein (egg, whey, casein), along with some raw oats or barley, and some good fats.. with some sweetner for taste. Costs a fraction of "mass builder" products and I know exactly what's in it.

28-02-2005, 10:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
powerU Getting HUGE! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 1,141	I hate the new Instant Mass, doesn't mix well and is too sweet. NLarge2 is the best tasting/mixing but I agree with big above - mix your own. Vanilla whey with oats and honey is the way to go, maybe throw some peanut butter in there too.

28-02-2005, 12:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
Lauren The Lady Of The Manor Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bedfordshire, UK Posts: 2,291	Instant Mass can sometimes be too thick for some. I hear a lot of good reviews about CNP Pro Mass.Dymatize do a nice tasting bulking shake - called Mega Gainer. A lot of guys love it I know!

28-02-2005, 03:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
Biker Part of the UK-M furniture... gathering dust in the corner :) Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 3,802	I like Instant mass.

02-03-2005, 11:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
BSF James UK-Muscle Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Telford Posts: 1,259	[quote=powerU]I hate the new Instant Mass, doesn't mix well and is too sweet. [quote] I agree with you there mate. I liked the old formula but the new one mixes like sand. Obviously its a better product now, but much less drinkable. I can tell you that for us, sales on Instant Mass have diminished a hell of a lot since the formula switch. We find CNP Pro Mass to be the most popular weight gain product at the moment.

04-03-2005, 05:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
Biker Part of the UK-M furniture... gathering dust in the corner :) Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 3,802	it's just a bit grainy because of the oats/barley in it, doesn't annoy me, it doesn't taste bad and you get used to it after a few days.

04-03-2005, 05:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
Killerkeane The Geezer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Somerset although im not proud lol. Posts: 2,978	i agree with big and poweru too. You can make it taste how you want, it's well cheap and tastes great.

04-03-2005, 09:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
ChefX Getting HUGE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A Secret Laboratory outside of Washington DC Posts: 1,870	to nock out the graininess in the shakes let them soak about 10 minutes after mixing them, then restir a bit, it allows the water time to hydrate the fibers.