The damn simple truth about supplements

Hey guys ,

I am going to dispel one of the most misleading subjects as far as the best on how to gain weight fast and build muscle mass: Supplements.

Let me clear up all of the confusion about supplements right now by saying this:

No supplement will EVER substitute hard work, a proper diet, and the right attitude to gain weight and build muscle.

With the exception of the occasional meal replacement, supplements are meant to SUPPLEMENT, NOT substitute.

Supplements should be the last thing you add to your program. Supplements alone are completely worthless. They can add to the value of your progress only after you first apply a proper workout and diet.

Now don’t get me wrong, I am not against supplements, but the BILLION dollar market today glorifies them to the extent that anybody looking for a quick fix can fall victim.

Why are they so successful marketing these supplements even though most of them have no evidence whatsoever that they can do what they promise? Because their targets are people who
want to learn how to gain weight fast and build muscle but don’t want to work hard for it.

Don’t become one of these targets. Separate yourself from the wannabe’s and become what few people are willing to work for.

Make a decision to yourself right now that you will not look for any easy route to get what you want. Use your common sense and you will remember that anything worth a great reward requires sacrifice.

But the reward is always worth the work, ALWAYS.

Supplements won’t substitute any hard work for you but if you use them intelligently and know which ones really work and which ones don’t, they can help your progress.

Now that you know what role supplements really play in gaining weight and building muscle, here is a list of the only type of supplements that are worth investing any money in. Keep in mind that most big brand names are in essence pretty much the same.

1) Whey Protein Powder or Bars
2) Creatine Monohydrate Powder
3) Meal Replacement Powders or Bars
4) Multi-Vitamins
5) Post-Workout Carbohydrate Drinks
6) Extra Vitamin C
7) ZMA

You can pretty much find these at any local general nutrition store or any major website that sells bodybuilding supplements.

Remember, supplements are NOT magic. They act only as an additional component to a proper workout program, but should be the last component in order of importance. A proper workout, a thorough nutrition and diet plan executed persistently plenty of sleep, and the right attitude is all you really need if you are a serious hardgainer wanting to know how to gain weight fast and build quality muscle. Focus on these elements FIRST, then you may consider a few basic supplements after.

I'll talk to you soon,

Your Friend,

Derek Manuel
How to Gain Weight Fast