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Any ideas for bulking on a 6$ a day budget?
- Thread starter WalkingBeast
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My first two suggestions:
1. Learn to cook,
2. Look for sales.
Roughly $3.00 per day will afford you 200grams of protein via tuna and eggs. If your bulking, fuck it. Mix it with mayo and put it on bread. You can spend your other $3.00 on whatever, as you won't need protein supplementation. Currently im 5'9" and 247lbs-take it from me stay away from wendys.
1. Learn to cook,
2. Look for sales.
Roughly $3.00 per day will afford you 200grams of protein via tuna and eggs. If your bulking, fuck it. Mix it with mayo and put it on bread. You can spend your other $3.00 on whatever, as you won't need protein supplementation. Currently im 5'9" and 247lbs-take it from me stay away from wendys.
ThanX guys. All very helpful suggestions. Definately right Rsnoble have to become dedicated to preparing meals again, more so then ever before. I raid my friends refridgerator when possible also. Did that today. Spent 0$ aside fromg gas money. =) Excellent meal suggestion Finaplix think Ill start making that. I have the big foreman grill. I should probably buy a scale for weighing meat also. Hannibal's diet also sounds good, would just have to avoid the chocalate milk. Thanks also to Louden,Polish,Collegiate,LongArms and everyone else for thier suggestions. More are always welcome as I can use all the help I can get! ThanX again!
erowana said:How bout corned beef? 88 grams of protein per can of 12 oz and tastes great with some pepper or even raw. [/Q]
thanX
For those on a tight food budget, it's best not to blow the money on fast food (or on eating out at all). Shop smart, and carry your food with you. (Gladware is a super investment, and only about two bucks for a pack of 5 containers with lids). 
On $180/month, you can easily pick yourself up a healthy array of things like tuna, chicken breast, ground beef and/or turkey, oats, eggs, yams, whatever fibrous green veggies (or fruits, if you eat them) are in season and/or on sale, brown rice, wheat bread, pasta, etc., and even have a little room for some extras (condiments, spices, coffee/tea, occasional treats, etc).
Just remember to keep an eye out for sales, shop around and get familiar with which stores offer the best prices on certain items, buy store brand when you can, and buy in bulk if possible. I do a lot of running around when I grocery shop, but it saves me a lot of cash in the long-run. For example, I buy organic rolled oats for 0.69/lb. from the bulk bins in a local health food store (but I refuse to buy their double-price produce and meat). I only buy bagged salad mixes when they're on sale or buy-one-get-one free (else, I'll go wherever lettuce and fixings are cheapest). I often go to local farmers' markets or produce stands. WalMart has fantastic meat prices. You get the picture.
Those dollars can go farther than you'd think, if you plan carefully!
On $180/month, you can easily pick yourself up a healthy array of things like tuna, chicken breast, ground beef and/or turkey, oats, eggs, yams, whatever fibrous green veggies (or fruits, if you eat them) are in season and/or on sale, brown rice, wheat bread, pasta, etc., and even have a little room for some extras (condiments, spices, coffee/tea, occasional treats, etc).
Just remember to keep an eye out for sales, shop around and get familiar with which stores offer the best prices on certain items, buy store brand when you can, and buy in bulk if possible. I do a lot of running around when I grocery shop, but it saves me a lot of cash in the long-run. For example, I buy organic rolled oats for 0.69/lb. from the bulk bins in a local health food store (but I refuse to buy their double-price produce and meat). I only buy bagged salad mixes when they're on sale or buy-one-get-one free (else, I'll go wherever lettuce and fixings are cheapest). I often go to local farmers' markets or produce stands. WalMart has fantastic meat prices. You get the picture.
Those dollars can go farther than you'd think, if you plan carefully!
MissChris said:For those on a tight food budget, it's best not to blow the money on fast food (or on eating out at all). Shop smart, and carry your food with you. (Gladware is a super investment, and only about two bucks for a pack of 5 containers with lids).
On $180/month, you can easily pick yourself up a healthy array of things like tuna, chicken breast, ground beef and/or turkey, oats, eggs, yams, whatever fibrous green veggies (or fruits, if you eat them) are in season and/or on sale, brown rice, wheat bread, pasta, etc., and even have a little room for some extras (condiments, spices, coffee/tea, occasional treats, etc).
Just remember to keep an eye out for sales, shop around and get familiar with which stores offer the best prices on certain items, buy store brand when you can, and buy in bulk if possible. I do a lot of running around when I grocery shop, but it saves me a lot of cash in the long-run. For example, I buy organic rolled oats for 0.69/lb. from the bulk bins in a local health food store (but I refuse to buy their double-price produce and meat). I only buy bagged salad mixes when they're on sale or buy-one-get-one free (else, I'll go wherever lettuce and fixings are cheapest). I often go to local farmers' markets or produce stands. WalMart has fantastic meat prices. You get the picture.
Those dollars can go farther than you'd think, if you plan carefully!
ThanX MissChris! Appreciate you taking the time to write so much.
Those GLAD containers seem like a good idea, think Ill be picking up some. I always look for the buy one get one free deals also. Makes a big difference. Didnt know Wal-Mart sold meat. Cool.Your right MissChris. That money can go far, and I shouldnt be waisting it on fast food. My minds been so messed up lately ,but I need to get back on track and start preparing meals and forcing them down. ThanX alot!
sk* said:
ThanX SK! Yes thats what Im going to do. Will be joining BJ's, a wholesale warehouse in my area very soon. Cant wait!
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Im with collegiateLifter on this one.
The "Hannibal Diet" was responsible fora 50lb gain in bodyweight on me my first summer out of high school. Every once in awhile I still think thisis how I should eat.
Meatloaf sandwiches were another favorite of mine.
The "Hannibal Diet" was responsible fora 50lb gain in bodyweight on me my first summer out of high school. Every once in awhile I still think thisis how I should eat.
Meatloaf sandwiches were another favorite of mine.
