Bodybuilding on a Budget
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Bodybuilding on a Budget – It Doesn’t Have to Put Your Wallet in a Wheelchair
by Marc David, author of The NoBull Bodybuilding Program
As you probably remember the last time you looked at a proposed grocery list or visited the nearest supplement store, you realized you needed to take out an equity loan first in order to get your month’s supply of food and supplements.
Believe me…
I’ve had my fair share of large bills especially when I’m trying to bulk up and gain weight.
Am I right about this so far?
Don’t’ worry… there are some really overlooked and rather inexpensive methods to get all the food you need without breaking the bank. But I have an even better idea… let me just start off with a quick list of foods that you can find at most grocery stories and warehouse locations that are cheap and are excellent sources of protein, carbohydrates, and fats.
Low Cost Bodybuilding Foods (in no particular order):
- Tuna
- Nuts
- Olive Oil
- Whey Protein Concentrate, in bulk
- Pasta
- Chicken legs
- Beans
Of course you’ll want to get servings of fruits and veggies but normally it’s the other foods that are expensive in bulk. With just the above foods, you can get many of them in bulk or for discounts and have plenty of wholesome foods for your bulking, cutting, and bodybuilding endeavors. By now, you’re probably wondering… Okay, that’s a nice list of general foods I can use but I am taking some supplements. And they aren’t so cheap. I’d like to try everything I see in the latest muscle magazines but I really only have time for what works. Where’s the cheap list of supplements? Inexpensive (best bang for your buck) supplements:
- Multi-vitamin
- Fish oil
- Whey concentrate
- Dextrose
- Creatine Monohydrate
Fact is… I try a lot of supplements myself. I’m curious. I want to know what works and sometimes I stumble across something that is worth it. But the above list is the basic supplement list that I always return to no matter what. It’s part of the vitamin closet in the kitchen. If I have no time, no money, or no desire to try anything new, I know that above is the only stash I need to make any gains I’ll need. So let me summarize and review… Bodybuilding on a budget is real. If you look for specific foods that are great sources of protein, carbs, and healthy fats and mix and match, you have a really well-rounded selection to make many meals. No matter if you are on a bulk phase, cutting phase, or just want to eat healthy, it doesn’t have to be the most expensive thing you’ve ever done.
About The Author: Marc David is a Certified Personal Trainer, natural bodybuilder, and the creator of the “The NoBull Bodybuilding Program.” He can show you how to reduce your body fat thru diet and how to gain weight or create more muscle thru an abundance of workout tips by training LESS! Not more. He dispels many “bodybuilding myths,” tells you what most people never realize about nutrition, and what the drug companies DON’T WANT YOU to know. Go to: http://www.muscle-build.com/no-bull-bodybuilding to find out more about The NoBull Bodybuilding Program.
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6 Comments »
I keep hearing people tell me that it’s too expensive for them to bodybuild and that’s just such a cop out. The cheapest forms of protein are eggs and tuna. You can usually find whey at pretty cheap prices now a days.
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Excellent article and just what many people need to remember. It doesn’t have to be all about supplements. There are plenty of foods that are high in protein and can be effectively used.
Good to see that you include whey concentrate. Sometimes people need to just go back to the basics.
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Creatine does help in providing energy to the muscle and enhances the stamina, make sure you have proper nutritional diet to get the results. The above mentioned list of supplements are fine. Dont forget to drink enough amount of water.
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nice article. I'd just add soya beans and lentils to your cheap high protein list. i have made a pretty detailed list of my own at http://www.budgetbodybuilding.com/cheap_high_protein_foods.html. keep up the good work!