Bulking on low budget as a student

[deleted24394601]

Can anyone help me with bulking more on low budget when you cannot buy/eat red meat or fat fish everyday?

 

[GS_PL]

Are these because of dietary allergies, or only because of affordability? If the latter, find a way to make it work by changing your food budget. If it's the former, less tasty alternatives that won't mess with your digestive system are out there, but it's mind over flavor.

 

[deleted24394601]

Are these because of dietary allergies, or only because of affordability? If the latter, find a way to make it work by changing your food budget. If it's the former, less tasty alternatives that won't mess with your digestive system are out there, but it's mind over flavor.

Do you have any examples of the latter category?

 

[GS_PL]

Portion size what you're able to afford, but be sure not to eat food that could make you sick if it's too old. I'm not an expiration expert, but generally if fresh refrigerated meat isn't consumed in three days, it should be discarded. Make sacrifices on other foods you eat in order to have more money to buy what will help you grow.

 

[deleted24394601]

Portion size what you're able to afford, but be sure not to eat food that could make you sick if it's too old. I'm not an expiration expert, but generally if fresh refrigerated meat isn't consumed in three days, it should be discarded. Make sacrifices on other foods you eat in order to have more money to buy what will help you grow.

Thank you. That’s helpful!

 

[deleted18278]

some do liver and fat trimming from the butcher. Both relatively inexpensive, the first is packed with nutrients, the second is healthy cheap calories. Neither cost that much. Another relatively inexpensive high protein and good nutrient source at reasonable cost is eggs.

 

[armando986]

Try also adding oatmeal, legumes and beans. It's a cheap way to add protein to your meals

 

[deleted24394601]

Try also adding oatmeal, legumes and beans. It's a cheap way to add protein to your meals

What is more important for gaining weight : fats or proteins ?

 

[gideon99]

What is more important for gaining weight : fats or proteins ?

Calories. Protein should be 1.4g-ish per lb of bodyweight.
Bulking takes carbs, lots and lots of carbs…

 

[deleted24394601]

Calories. Protein should be 1.4g-ish per lb of bodyweight.
Bulking takes carbs, lots and lots of carbs…

So basically calories, carbs, proteins, but no fat?

 

[gideon99]

Keep fats at a minimum, you don’t need a lot.
My current break is about 280-320g protein/ 350g carbs/ 120-140 fats.

I’m at about 5500-6500cal a day, trying to bulk for the latest strength program.
Lots of risotto, gf pasta, roasted spaghetti squash, ground chicken/beef in sauces, and coconut milk in my protein shakes for extra calories and some healthy fat.
Been training for 3 years and at 53 changes don’t happen quickly…lol…
Finally broke the 180 threshold after being at 172-175 for months…
The MyFitness Pal App is great for these breakdowns.

So basically calories, carbs, proteins, but no fat?