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Budget Bulking

Got my bady fat measured last night. A friend of mine got his ISSA strength training certification and bought a body fat caliper and wanted to try it out. After making all the measurements 5 times, we got an average of 8-9%. I have increased my caloric intake a ton over the last few months and have doubled my fat intake over the last month, but my muscles keep gettin denser instead of bigger and all my soft spots are melting. I like to be lean but without the muscle mass to go with it it don't look good. I added nightly ice cream to my diet last week, maybe thatll helpl.
 
mdpwrlifter said:
How much protein daily?
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I get about 50g of protien during the day at work from snacks, then when I get home I eat 2 ham/turkey sandwiches loaded with meat, 3 eggs, and then about 3/4pound of ground beef or same amount of other meat in my dinner. I havent added up exactly how much that is, but its as much as I can eat without completely breaking the bank.
 
mdpwrlifter said:
Yeah I understand. Ever try to space it out more? Like a large breakfast as well?
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I usually just have a yogurt or a shake on the way to work for breakfast but I've been trying to remember to cook some eggs the night before to take with me. This is gonna be a good week tho, there was a ton of barbeque left over from my weddin so my fridge is completely packed with brisket, sausage, and potatoes.
 
bomcgraw said:
I usually just have a yogurt or a shake on the way to work for breakfast but I've been trying to remember to cook some eggs the night before to take with me. This is gonna be a good week tho, there was a ton of barbeque left over from my weddin so my fridge is completely packed with brisket, sausage, and potatoes.
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perfect bulk week imo, sounds so good
 
Found a recipe for a homemade recovery drink. I started trying it after my tuesday run and it seems just as good as a sports drink, doesn't taste bad either. Just mix 8tsp sugar, 2tsp honey, 1/3tsp salt, 1tsp lime juice, and 24oz water. I'm gonna start addin different stuff to mix up the flavors but its a great pick-me-up after a hard workout or in the middle of a long run. And, its a HELL of a lot cheaper than Gatorade.
 
Theres not a gym anywhere near me and I don't have very much equipment but I do as much lifting as I can 3 days a week. It usually consists of a long ab workout and a lot of body weight lifts. I have 1 30pound resistance band I use and some concrete blocks I do some lifts with. My spare bedroom and back yard are kind of a redneck warrior training center lol. I lift 3 days a week, run 3 days a week, and do a little core work on most run days. Its hardly a dream set up but I'm makin do with what I've got for now.
 
"redneck warrior training center" so many mental pictures...priceless
 
Machmood said:
Mcdonalds Mcdoubles!!!
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I let a friend talk me into eating some fast food burgers.
Not only did I bloat like Rosie O'Donnell on her cycle I got flu like symptoms as well.
It is getting to the point I cannot even have cheat days anymore because anything outside reasonable grocery/market food screws with my system.
 
Yes, sams club is just as good. I like Tuna in olive oil which gives you a few more good fats. Focus mostly on proteins, and good carbs like brown rice, and red potatos. Sams club also carries protein and vitamins.
 
For the last week I have had a plate of brisket sausage and potatoes between all my meals, when I'm at home anyway, and it seems like my whole body feels better just from that. My workouts are still progressing in difficulty the same but I feel like I'm recovering a lot more in my sleep. I'm assumin its the extra protein and carbs from the extra meals feedin my muscles a little better than before.
 
bomcgraw said:
For the last week I have had a plate of brisket sausage and potatoes between all my meals, when I'm at home anyway, and it seems like my whole body feels better just from that. My workouts are still progressing in difficulty the same but I feel like I'm recovering a lot more in my sleep. I'm assumin its the extra protein and carbs from the extra meals feedin my muscles a little better than before.
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Now being from Texas that sounds like a great bulking idea. Inexpensive too.
 
This article is aimed at runners but lifters need a boost mid workout sometimes too. Theres some cool, cheap ideas to keep you fueled up during a hard routine.
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OrganicShadow said:
Go to Costo or BJs first of all... your bulking so buy in bulk and save.
Eggs are 5doz for ~6 bucks.
Chicken is $2.79/lb
Milk (if its in your diet, I don't consume dairy)
Ground Turkey 93% lean is about $2/lb
You can get quality beef for under $5/lb
Peanut butter
Oatmeal, cream of wheat, yams should be like 99 cent a pound
Whole wheat pasta is cheap and diet friendly if you dont mind higher gluten content, GI is still comparable
Fishoil/omega's 3/6/9 capsules are easy way to get fats intake, you could even superload
Drop the multivitamin - if you have a well rounded bulk diet you wont need em - that means fruits/veggies too.

If you can order supps online do so - you'll find better deals. And GNC will rip your wallet in half.
Bodybuilding on a budget!
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I will be soon starting a bulk and I also don't consume dairy. Any good ideas for a quality alternative to casein for a nighttime meal?
 
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