WTF The Lifestyle is draining me dry$$$$$

[Whacked]

Life in moderation.

I worry about guys who call this "their life." Not you, of course, I know that's not what you're saying. But keep your priorities in life. Lifting - bbing - should be a positive addition to your life, not a preoccupation. If doing what you're doing is breaking the bank, you shouldn't be doing it.

No one is perfect, do what you can to make yourself as happy and healthy as possible. Yeah, that sounds good.

NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[gtrcivic]

know what youmean...getting bigger drains the funds...15 lbs of ON whey, buy staple food when on sale, Barilla pasta 10/$10, sphaghetti sauce, tuna...get my chicken breasts at Costco....

Glad that a new grocery store opened up, boneless beef short ribs $2.59/lb, filet $3.99/lb, Tbones $4.99/lb....so will get all my beef needed here...

Also have to put $$ aside for Christmas presents puts a dent in my prep for next cycle.

 

[karachi183]

Thx guys at least i'm not the only one... I do buy the basic stuff cottage cheese-eggs-but the ANPB is $5 a jar and last me week at most. Protein from optimum $70 or so for close to a month's supply and it goes on and on... Again guys thanks for all the replies
^^^^^^^^^^

 

[bigtravis]

One of the best investments i have ever made!http://foodsaver.jardendirect.com/
Cook your meals before hand & Vaccum pack them ,all you do is open and heat.

Buy in bulk & Save!

RADAR

lol. no kidding. i buy 80lbs. of 90/10 ground beef at a time and i store it with a food saver.

 

[wayneboard1]

I can feel this pain. With an upcoming kid and me recently quitting my second job (before knowing the kid was coming) it is tight financially to say the least. No more starbucks coffee in the AM, no more eating out, not as many movies or "outings" and there goes the new 357 I wanted. I have had bros try and help me and hook me up with good deals and what not and while I appreciate that more than you can know (you know who you are) I can't take them up on the offer because who knows when I will be able to afford it again and I have to save my money. Sometimes, gear must take a backseat to life until you can actually afford it. I want so bad to get some test to get ready for my next cycle, but I won't do it because I have to be smart about this and even worse.....responsible. I hate that. So I am looking for a second job again.

 

[swolenole]

or find a good powder source....It's probably 75% cheaper to homebrew.
Tuna on 100% hole grain bread..eggs are cheap.

 

[maldorf]

I buy all of my food and supplements only when they go on sale, and stock up then. When boneless skinless chicken breasts go on sale for $1.99 a pound I will go in and buy about 45 pounds. That much chicken will last me for about 3 weeks or so. I never pay full price for anything. Of course you need a freezer for the chicken. Vitamins and things like that I always buy at the grocery when the go on sale buy one get one free.

 

[karachi183]

I can feel this pain. With an upcoming kid and me recently quitting my second job (before knowing the kid was coming) it is tight financially to say the least. No more starbucks coffee in the AM, no more eating out, not as many movies or "outings" and there goes the new 357 I wanted. I have had bros try and help me and hook me up with good deals and what not and while I appreciate that more than you can know (you know who you are) I can't take them up on the offer because who knows when I will be able to afford it again and I have to save my money. Sometimes, gear must take a backseat to life until you can actually afford it. I want so bad to get some test to get ready for my next cycle, but I won't do it because I have to be smart about this and even worse.....responsible. I hate that. So I am looking for a second job again.

Exactly bro no more eating out - no more iced latte's miday none of that good stuff. No more grabbing "good deals" cause i have to save $ for fuel... I been eating ground beef for the past three days and i'm so sick of it that i burb just smelling it when i warm it up. The past week i been surviving on Tuna (albacore in water)cooked ground beef a loaf of seven grain egg whites and zone bars(on sale near me) That's it... I Can't wait till Turkey Day Guys I'll be eating enough to to explode.... ^^^^
Radar thx k to ya
More cheap fuel suggestions more than welcomed!!!!!

 

[basskiller]

One of the best investments i have ever made!http://foodsaver.jardendirect.com/
Cook your meals before hand & Vaccum pack them ,all you do is open and heat.

Buy in bulk & Save!

RADAR

To add to Radar's post.. you have to buy in bulk. you do quick hits or dailys to your corner grocery store.. you'll go broke quick...
Always keep an eye out for sales.. even if you have 4 to 5 tubs of whatever.. Never let your protein get below 2 tubs..

 

[karachi183]

To add to Radar's post.. you have to buy in bulk. you do quick hits or dailys to your corner grocery store.. you'll go broke quick...
Always keep an eye out for sales.. even if you have 4 to 5 tubs of whatever.. Never let your protein get below 2 tubs..

That's the thing i live off of the corner grocery store and deli and your 100% correct that this is the culprit in my demise... My New Year's Resolution that i prolly won't keep. Buy in Bulk!