A bulking diet that will not cost you an arm and a leg

johnnyc · 02-05-2007 01:09PM #1

Just wondering has one have a simple bulking det that will not cost you alot and a day worker like myself can follow. Any suggestions

johnnyc · 02-05-2007 01:18PM

one= anyone opps

amazingemmet · 02-05-2007 01:22PM

Work out your calories needed, roughly 20x bw in lbs and eat that much a day, get rest, and train hard. simple really there is no magical diet

Hanley · 02-05-2007 01:55PM

I'm going on a big bulk in a few months and here's what I'm planing on using;

MassX http://www.pronutrition.ie/products.php?action=product&id=30
Oats
Lots of chicken breasts
Lean minced meat
Peanut Butter (LOTS of it)
Brown Bread
Olive oil
Spinach
Potatos
Turnips
Various fruits and berries

That's probably everything I'll be eating! Hope it helps.

You could add in tuna and salmon if you like fish.

jester77 · 02-05-2007 02:00PM

As Hanley said. I also use eggs, white fish and brown rice during bulk. Carbs are cheap, the most costly part of a bulk is the meat and fish.

Dragan · 02-05-2007 02:42PM

For anyone going on a bulk my advice is except for the post workout window keep those carbs clean and low in GI.

This will help a lot with gaining lean mass, instead of heaving your insulin levels about and ending up a Tubby Tim.

Rolled oats are the shizzie, and you can eat them anytime of the day.

J.S. Pill · 02-05-2007 02:58PM

Best thing to do to minimise costs is to simply shop smart.

I buy all my meat in the English market in Cork. I get 10 Chicken breasts for 10 quid there, I was in tesco yesterday and I saw 6 for something like 15 quid!.

When Holland and Barrett have their Why protien on 2 for 1 sale I buy myself as many tubs as I can carry! Not the best tasting stuff in the world but who's complaining at €15 a tub??

daveirl · 02-05-2007 03:06PM

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Dragan · 02-05-2007 03:29PM

J.S. Pill wrote:

When Holland and Barrett have their Why protien on 2 for 1 sale I buy myself as many tubs as I can carry! Not the best tasting stuff in the world but who's complaining at €15 a tub??

How much do the tubs weigh?

Hanley · 02-05-2007 03:32PM

daveirl wrote:

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Not a fan tbh!

I shoulda included rice on that list too actually.

hunnymonster · 02-05-2007 03:37PM

Hanley wrote:

..... Turnips

If my life was going to be reduced to less than a dozen foods, turnips wouldn't even make the shortlist!

jester77 · 02-05-2007 03:45PM

hunnymonster wrote:

If my life was going to be reduced to less than a dozen foods, turnips wouldn't even make the shortlist!

I'd agree with you. That's what I would serve someone I didn't like

One thing to point out is that you should pick foods you actually like, otherwise you'll never stick to the plan. For vedge I like green beans, brocolli and zuchinni!

J.S. Pill · 02-05-2007 03:50PM

Dragan wrote:

How much do the tubs weigh?

2lbs - label attached here if you want to have a look at the composition etc....

ViDuchie · 02-05-2007 04:13PM

Hanley wrote:

I'm going on a big bulk in a few months and here's what I'm planing on using;

MassX http://www.pronutrition.ie/products.php?action=product&id=30

Hi,

Just a quick question for you guys regarding this MassX. I see it's low in sugars but high in Calories.

I'm not actually looking to bulk up but I need to put on weight 15-20lbs after an operation. I've been struggling with this for the past 2 months. The opp was on my stomach and I'm finding it hard to actually eat much so my calorie intake is down.

I'm doing light exercise at the moment, jogging, cycling, push-ups etc etc,

Basically, Is MassX ok to take for just to get calories in or will it turn me into a huge blob. I;m not planning on taking too much just to get my calories to approx 2500-3000 a day., And I'm normally very active.

Thanks,

V

Dragan · 02-05-2007 04:25PM

Hey there dude, I think it should do the trick for you. Believe it or not early Meal Replacement supplements were based on the drinks given to patients who could not eat solid foods.

Just keep within your calorific requirments and you should be fine!

However, because you have just had an operation I would suggest you check with your doctor to see if there is anything specific you should not be eating, then check the ingredients of Mass X.

ViDuchie · 02-05-2007 04:32PM

Was already on the disgusting Ensure :eek: .
Pure Muck.

Thanks for the reply,, and sorry for the hijack

Will buy some now, hope it's good. The other drinks I was taking were only 300 calories a pop, this is the stuff I need. I've turned into a pin.

Cheers,

V

hunnymonster · 02-05-2007 04:33PM

frozen ensure eaten as icecream is not too bad ---- or is that just me?

johnnyc · 02-05-2007 04:44PM

OK I am a novice with the amount of protein/carbs/fats I should eat. I am 25 , male 6ft and weight 11.5 stone and want to bulk up to 13 stone. Can anyone recommend what foods I should eat for breakfast, lunch 1, lunch 2 ,dinner

Degsy · 02-05-2007 04:48PM

Porridge and scrambled eggs for breakfast..next meal have a peice of round steak and a baked potato,have a tin of tuna and some pasta for the next one,a shake and some wholewheat bread next and lastly a tuna omelette with mixed veg.Dont avoid fats in your diet though and make sure you eat every three hours.

amazingemmet · 02-05-2007 05:21PM

hunnymonster wrote:

frozen ensure eaten as icecream is not too bad ---- or is that just me?

Funny i was gonna say the same

Dragan · 02-05-2007 05:25PM

Icecream eaten as icecream is "the sexy" i find.

g'em · 02-05-2007 05:40PM

Dragan wrote:

Icecream eaten as icecream is "the sexy" i find.

indeed it is, but even more superior is when it's mixed with chocolate mint whey + whole milk and stuck in a blender.

mmmmm.... creamy protein yumminess...

t-ha · 02-05-2007 05:48PM

Ice-cream & malteasers ftw!

hunnymonster · 02-05-2007 06:05PM

t-ha wrote:

Ice-cream & malteasers ftw!

noooooo that's just so wrong. you can't put "bits" into ice-cream. It doesn't melt on your tongue if you do.

Hanley · 03-05-2007 12:05AM

hunnymonster wrote:

noooooo that's just so wrong. you can't put "bits" into ice-cream. It doesn't melt on your tongue if you do.

My good frineds Phish Food and Chocolate Fudge Brownie beg to differ.

t-ha · 03-05-2007 09:13AM

Hanley wrote:

My good frineds Phish Food and Chocolate Fudge Brownie beg to differ.

Thank you, sir.

Hunnymonster, I hope you have learned a valuable lesson today -> malteasers & ice-cream ftw!!!

D-Generate · 03-05-2007 09:13AM

Members of a group that call themselves Team Test talking about ice cream....... bunch of wimmin

g'em · 03-05-2007 09:32AM

D-Generate wrote:

Members of a group that call themselves Team Test talking about ice cream....... bunch of wimmin

*g'em takes a quick peak down the front of her shirt to make sure*

Ay, this is true... your point?

t-ha · 03-05-2007 09:40AM

D-Generate wrote:

Members of a group that call themselves Team Test talking about ice cream....... bunch of wimmin

Are you saying you don't like ice-cream? 'Cos I'm pretty sure that automatically puts you on some kind of FBI short-list of potential murderers or something.

Dragan · 03-05-2007 10:11AM

D-Generate wrote:

Members of a group that call themselves Team Test talking about ice cream....... bunch of wimmin

I suggest you and that brother of yours come up to Dublin for a session in the gym and on the town.

Then we'll see who the "wimmin" are.

Sleepy · 03-05-2007 12:12PM

Though you should be warned D-Generate, with those guys around, it's just as likely you'll be used as the barbell as get to actually lift one...

A bulking diet that will not cost you an arm and a leg

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