Parents holding me back from progressing...

[LiBRiUMz]

Hey guys, i'm currently living at home and going to University and its gotten to a point where I can no longer make progress with the food my parents buy. I constantly get into fights because they don't buy enough protein dense foods and my mother thinks a banana and a fruit is what I need to progress. She doesn't want to understand and doesn't want to buy bodybuilding like food. I'm progressive strength wise but my weight hasn't changed, I don't look different, nor have my measurements changed. I also cannot get a job because I'm far too busy in school. I can't do anything, its so frustrating that i'm being held back from my potential. My goal physique is just being pushed away year after year, while my friend's parents are helping and understanding and he's looking amazing for the time he's worked out. **** sucks man. Suggestions?

[BlinkTwice]

You are 19, buy your own food, i'm in university full time, work 12 hours a week, and am a musician, plus i spend 3-4 hours at the gym (hot tub and steam room included)

i'm sure as hell not the busiest teen on here, but i make it happen.

Or plan b, sit down and have a serious, polite conversation with them.

[ErikTheElectric]

Hey guys, i'm currently living at home and going to University and its gotten to a point where I can no longer make progress with the food my parents buy. I constantly get into fights because they don't buy enough protein dense foods and my mother thinks a banana and a fruit is what I need to progress. She doesn't want to understand and doesn't want to buy bodybuilding like food. I'm progressive strength wise but my weight hasn't changed, I don't look different, nor have my measurements changed. I also cannot get a job because I'm far too busy in school. I can't do anything, its so frustrating that i'm being held back from my potential. My goal physique is just being pushed away year after year, while my friend's parents are helping and understanding and he's looking amazing for the time he's worked out. **** sucks man. Suggestions?

Here's where you're going wrong.


Get a job and SUPPORT YOURSELF before you start complaining about food.

[RawSt33l]

Hey guys, i'm currently living at home and going to University and its gotten to a point where I can no longer make progress with the food my parents buy. I constantly get into fights because they don't buy enough protein dense foods and my mother thinks a banana and a fruit is what I need to progress. She doesn't want to understand and doesn't want to buy bodybuilding like food. I'm progressive strength wise but my weight hasn't changed, I don't look different, nor have my measurements changed. I also cannot get a job because I'm far too busy in school. I can't do anything, its so frustrating that i'm being held back from my potential. My goal physique is just being pushed away year after year, while my friend's parents are helping and understanding and he's looking amazing for the time he's worked out. **** sucks man. Suggestions?

I understand it's hard going to school and work at the same time but if you want to reach your goals in life you can't rely on your parents forever. I'm going for Mechanical Engineering as a full time student and at the same time working as a truck unloader at Walmart 32 hours a week. It's hard but it is what it is. Just keep focused.

[AFC96]

Get a job and feed yourself.

if you can't, try making them understand your goals.

If you they won't listen, then too bad you gotta eat what you have.

[basmca]

Here's where you're going wrong.


Get a job and SUPPORT YOURSELF before you start complaining about food.

kinda hard finding a job when you can only work weekends.

for me that is, but i doupt it would be much diff for O.P.

[gbullock32]

Bananas have protein in them... how much protein do you honestly think you need OP?

Edit- Too busy with school? Poor excuse, many people are far more busy than you but work and do more...

[orion792]

Bananas have protein in them... how much protein do you honestly think you need OP?

Edit- Too busy with school? Poor excuse, many people are far more busy than you but work and do more...

1 banana has 1 gram of protein per 31 grams of carbs...not the greates protein source.
but you are right,you don't need that much protein...

[SUAS]

Not sure if srs..

[LiBRiUMz]

I understand it's hard going to school and work at the same time but if you want to reach your goals in life you can't rely on your parents forever. I'm going for Mechanical Engineering as a full time student and at the same time working as a truck unloader at Walmart 32 hours a week. It's hard but it is what it is. Just keep focused.

I'm not relying on my parents. The reason I still live there is because it's cheaper than taking out a loan and being in debt in the long run. I dunno how you do it, I'm studying Chemical Engineering, in my 2nd year and its very very time consuming

[LiBRiUMz]

Exactly. I don't exactly live in town either and I don't have a car because I simply cannot afford one.

[IBench5Pounds]

go to Aldi or some chit. Buying things like frozen chicken breast, salmon, tuna, and quick fry steaks will only cost you like £20 per week if you compliment it with the carby **** your parents buy

[ErikTheElectric]

I'm not relying on my parents. The reason I still live there is because it's cheaper than taking out a loan and being in debt in the long run. I dunno how you do it, I'm studying Chemical Engineering, in my 2nd year and its very very time consuming

Then make time, and less excuses.

[iamhussein]

i spend 3-4 hours at the gym
.

What do you take a nap in between your sets?

[HNeeley]

You have time to get a job.

I take 12-15 credits/semester.
Work full time.
Started my own company (devote minimum 15-20 hours a week to)
Work out 6 days a week 1.5 hours per session (everything from warmup to driving).
Meal prep everything in advance and pay for all my own foods.


And as far as your argument goes bodybuilding foods are cheap af.

Tuna?
Noodles?
Oats?
Rice?
Chicken Breast?
Beef?

As long as you don't buy from organic fru-fru liberal stores and keep an eye out for special deals you can easily afford a 3500 calorie bodybuilding budget on $70 a week if not less.

[SamSix]

you're not the one paying for the food you're eating. do you realize how pretentious you sound saying you fight with your parents because they dont buy enough chicken breast and brocolli? are you kidding me? go eat a cup of peanut butter and a quart of milk.