Bodybuilding on a Budget

[RandallNowan]

I'm thinking about making a spreadsheet showing macros and protein per cost... Might do it this weekend. Obviously, I can only do it for stuff in my locale...

 

[RandallNowan]

Breakfast today:
Pan fried chicken livers on toast.
Approx 85g protein, total cost around 2 quid / 3 dollars.

 

[Jeremiahflex]

Breakfast today:
Pan fried chicken livers on toast.
Approx 85g protein, total cost around 2 quid / 3 dollars.
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Holy crap, does that taste good?

 

[RandallNowan]

It's quite a strong taste.
Maybe not for everyone... But I like it. Lots.

 

[Do3Gs]

Figured I would toss this in here to help with those budgets.

http://us.myprotein.com/

is having a pretty good sale this weekend.

 

[Aksfinest]

Breakfast today:
Pan fried chicken livers on toast.
Approx 85g protein, total cost around 2 quid / 3 dollars.
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No hate, but I just threw up in my mouth a little bit...that looks disgusting

 

[RandallNowan]

No hate, but I just threw up in my mouth a little bit...that looks disgusting

It splits the crowd, man, that's for sure...

 

[Jeremiahflex]

No hate, but I just threw up in my mouth a little bit...that looks disgusting

Yea I didn't wanna say that since everyone has their own preference, but it did not look appetizing to me, but then again most of my meals are either ground beef and rice or shakes with real food blended into it

 

[RandallNowan]

That's fine, Men

 

[RandallNowan]

You probably won't like the look of the beef hearts, then!

 

[Jeremiahflex]

You probably won't like the look of the beef hearts, then!

I'm a pussy when it comes to trying new dishes. I had to be tricked into eating cow tongue

 

[RandallNowan]

Oh, ox tongue as it's called round here is one of my favourite things - I can see why you wouldn't want to try it though - it's expensive, mind you.

 

[Do3Gs]

It's quite a strong taste.
Maybe not for everyone... But I like it. Lots.
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I'd try it. I'm not real picky when it comes to food. If it's edible and will make a turd I'm usually willing to give it a shot.

 

[Do3Gs]

Truk, the metamucil is a must for me too brother.

1) metamucil, yes it is expensive

I may have missed something as far as quality of fiber or amount of servings but I was looking at this stuff yesterday and it seemed ridiculous. It was like 2g fiber per serving recommending 4-5 servings a day. I buy Kroger brand fiber bars which are actually quite tasty and they have around 9g per bar, 5 bars a box for less than $2.

 

[AlphaLife]

I may have missed something as far as quality of fiber or amount of servings but I was looking at this stuff yesterday and it seemed ridiculous. It was like 2g fiber per serving recommending 4-5 servings a day. I buy Kroger brand fiber bars which are actually quite tasty and they have around 9g per bar, 5 bars a box for less than $2.

Wow. A fucking Quest bar has 7x that amount of fiber.

View attachment 48812 Figured I would toss this in here to help with those budgets.

http://us.myprotein.com/

is having a pretty good sale this weekend.

 

[Seven]

Wow. A fucking Quest bar has 7x that amount of fiber.

7x's the cost too. Budget thread.

 

[Seven]

I may have missed something as far as quality of fiber or amount of servings but I was looking at this stuff yesterday and it seemed ridiculous. It was like 2g fiber per serving recommending 4-5 servings a day. I buy Kroger brand fiber bars which are actually quite tasty and they have around 9g per bar, 5 bars a box for less than $2.

I don't care for Metamucil. I get the Kroger brand powder. No taste.

Daily Chef 25lbs of rice $17.

227 1/4 cup servings. Lasted 6 months....last time.

 

[Do3Gs]

I don't care for Metamucil. I get the Kroger brand powder. No taste.

Daily Chef 25lbs of rice $17.

227 1/4 cup servings. Lasted 6 months....last time.

I didn't even look at Kroger brand powder. The powder would make it easier to get it in I'm sure and without adding excess calories, which would be good while cutting. I like the bars just because they taste good lol oats and chocolate

I'm definitely going to have to go find that rice too! That seems like a damn good price and as you said it would last forever.

 

[AlphaLife]

7x's the cost too. Budget thread.

So, I went to Walmart.com and the 180 dose (largest) can is $22.88. That works out to $0.59 for 14g fiber as in a Quest bar. You can buy a box of 12 Quest bars for $25, so $2.08 per bar. But you also get 21g protein and it serves as an on the go snack and relatively clean treat for my sweet tooth. Metamucil is neither of those. All said, I'd rather pay 3.5x for the Quest bar and get the protein and satiate my sweet tooth so I don't fuck up elsewhere. Penny pinching has its place. Value is often subjective re food. If I can't eat it, doesn't matter how cheap it is. If all you want is fiber though, and sweets aren't a problem for you, Metamucil is definitely the better bang for your constipated buck.

 

[Seven]

So, I went to Walmart.com and the 180 dose (largest) can is $22.88. That works out to $0.59 for 14g fiber as in a Quest bar. You can buy a box of 12 Quest bars for $25, so $2.08 per bar. But you also get 21g protein and it serves as an on the go snack and relatively clean treat for my sweet tooth. Metamucil is neither of those. All said, I'd rather pay 3.5x for the Quest bar and get the protein and satiate my sweet tooth so I don't fuck up elsewhere. Penny pinching has its place. Value is often subjective re food. If I can't eat it, doesn't matter how cheap it is. If all you want is fiber though, and sweets aren't a problem for you, Metamucil is definitely the better bang for your constipated buck.

"Constipated buck" lol

Generic brand saves my ass a couple more C-bucks. Lmao