CHEAP Bulking Food

[Captain-M0rgan]

Hey Guys, i want to start a little bulk cycle and i was just wondering what kinds of CHEAP foods I can add to my diet to gain a few pounds.
Im gonna keep track of my Calories for a week and then post them. Because i really dont think im getting enough calories in my diet. I eat and eat and sleep and train, But i havent grown much in the past 3 months.

Any comments would be great

[-TC-]

tuna is about as cheap as it gets

[kxtreme]

i dont understand why tuna is a good bulking food, it has so little calories.

[cubical]

maybe per serving, but its so easy to down. even though i never take it i know its great for you.

[bfr290]

Tuna is very high protein, that's why it's good bulking food. You do want to eat protein?

[jinkk]

yeah protein from tuna is great, no doubt.

but theres only so much your body is going to utalize threw p.synthesis into new muscle,

what you want is alot of oats, because the energy from oats i.e carbs and EFA's will help crteate the energy to make new muscle
P.s which is a hell of alot-hence the bulk.

plus its cheap and good for you, have it with milk

beans, legumes, certain grains help- pretty cheap
efa's in tuna are good so alot of sandwhiches

alot of bbq fish' beef etc etc

[kxtreme]

Tuna is very high protein, that's why it's good bulking food. You do want to eat protein?

that post was a joke right? by what you said a noob can interpret that as eat tons of protein and not much calories. 1 can of tuna has like 100 calories or so which isnt much, by what i said i meant when you bulk you eat around 3,500-4,000 calories a day, so how is the amount of calories in tuna sufficient.

[127.0.0.1]

that post was a joke right? by what you said a noob can interpret that as eat tons of protein and not much calories. 1 can of tuna has like 100 calories or so which isnt much, by what i said i meant when you bulk you eat around 3,500-4,000 calories a day, so how is the amount of calories in tuna sufficient.

That post was a joke right? A standard 6oz can of tuna has 150-250 calories depending if it is in water or oil. A standard 6oz can of tuna also has around 35g of protein. In case you didnt know, protein builds muscle tissue. You tear your muscles while exercising, then you rebuild them through proper nutrition and adequate rest. Bulking isnt just eating 3500-4000 calories, which by the way isnt a staple number. Everyone has different caloric needs.

[kxtreme]

i know bulking isnt just eating a lot of calories, sigh.... but the way he said it made it sound like all you need is protein, which isnt correct.

[xxghostxx]

Three cheapest bulking foods for me is Oats, Peanut Butter, Milk or eggs, kind of a toss up between the last two..

[kxtreme]

can you guys name all the bulking foods you eat not just the cheapest.

[coach Hale]

olive oil, eggs, oats, breads, nuts, sausage to name a few

thank you
Coach hale
www.maxcondition.com

[Max Protein]

can you guys name all the bulking foods you eat not just the cheapest.

Salmon (full of 'good' fats which help the bulking process)
Milk (full of everything good for building muscle)
Eggs
Steak
Turkey
Lots of fruit and veg
And fibre-dense foods, such as
Whole-grain bread
Oats
Pasta
Basmati Rice
Sweet Potatoes
Turkey

That's what I generally eat when bulking. Don't neglect the good fats.

[kxtreme]

Salmon (full of 'good' fats which help the bulking process)
Milk (full of everything good for building muscle)
Eggs
Steak
Turkey
Lots of fruit and veg
And fibre-dense foods, such as
Whole-grain bread
Oats
Pasta
Basmati Rice
Sweet Potatoes
Turkey

That's what I generally eat when bulking. Don't neglect the good fats.

good list, what do you recommend for fruits and veggies and how much to eat of it?

[kxtreme]

are regular potatoes good?

[antbrdwar]

White potatoes are only good post workout because they are high-gi. Yams/Sweet Potatoes are low-gi, therefore good any other time, like brown rice and oats.

[kxtreme]

these potatoes seem to be high in sugars

[skimmer]

The cheapest things I can think of are:

Tuna
Peanuts
Sweet Potatoes
Apples
Bannanas
Oats
Eggs
Milk
Whatever is on sale at your shopping place.

I'd also take a look around my favorite place in the world, if there is one near you: Sam's Club

edit: 200th post!

[antbrdwar]

Does Sam's happen to sell large tubs of Natty PB? I've been there and I buy most of my meats and frozen veggies there, and eggs for that matter.. but I never saw any PB. Guess I wasn't looking hard enough?

[skimmer]

Does Sam's happen to sell large tubs of Natty PB? I've been there and I buy most of my meats and frozen veggies there, and eggs for that matter.. but I never saw any PB. Guess I wasn't looking hard enough?

Well...I've bought Jiff there...is that natural? I'm not sure beyond that, just look around.

[Captain-M0rgan]

What about Chips and Candy and crap like that. I know its not good for you but it has the calories. Im sitting here right now eating a big bag of Baked Lays.
Im just looking to put on about 10 pounds of Fat/Muscle. Because right now im 165 LEAN.

[xxghostxx]

Does Sam's happen to sell large tubs of Natty PB? I've been there and I buy most of my meats and frozen veggies there, and eggs for that matter.. but I never saw any PB. Guess I wasn't looking hard enough?

I imagine sams club carries the same stuff as costco, and costco sales 5lb jugs of Adams 100% natural peanut butter, for like 6$.

[NicktheRoofer]

i know bulking isnt just eating a lot of calories, sigh.... but the way he said it made it sound like all you need is protein, which isnt correct.

You have to learn how to understand what people are saying before you go attacking them with your words....

He was saying Tuna for the protein content.. and how protein is needed in your calories

Are you gonna eat 3000-4000 calories of just oats and rice? so easy there killer

[Liquid]

alot of people forgot cottage cheese!

i think its the second cheapest protein source (to tuna)

i mean, 2 bux for 60 grams protein and its so easy and fun to eat.... esp with pb

amazing stuff

good carb sources - brown rice, oats, steel mill oats, chick pea, black beans, red kidney beans, more beans ( i love my beans)

[skimmer]

alot of people forgot cottage cheese!

i think its the second cheapest protein source (to tuna)

i mean, 2 bux for 60 grams protein and its so easy and fun to eat.... esp with pb

::kicks self::

[antbrdwar]

Are you gonna eat 3000-4000 calories of just oats and rice? so easy there killer

I know this isn't directed to me but.. Am I? No. Would I? Without a doubt

[Captain-M0rgan]

How does 2500 calories sound for me. Im about 165 and have a relatively fast metabolism. I know you cant give me an exact measure. But what numbers should i be aiming for??

[127.0.0.1]

How does 2500 calories sound for me. Im about 165 and have a relatively fast metabolism. I know you cant give me an exact measure. But what numbers should i be aiming for??

Are you bulking or cutting?

[kxtreme]

You have to learn how to understand what people are saying before you go attacking them with your words....

He was saying Tuna for the protein content.. and how protein is needed in your calories

Are you gonna eat 3000-4000 calories of just oats and rice? so easy there killer

dood you are stupid..... i know what he was trying to say, but he said it like a smartass ok?

[NicktheRoofer]

i dont understand why tuna is a good bulking food, it has so little calories.

This coming from a person calling me stupid?

that post was a joke right? by what you said a noob can interpret that as eat tons of protein and not much calories.

And your calling him a smartass?

1 can of tuna has like 100 calories or so which isnt much, by what i said i meant when you bulk you eat around 3,500-4,000 calories a day, so how is the amount of calories in tuna sufficient.

Forgive him for not mentioning every single freakin cheap bulking food. he should construct a whole cheap bulk diet, so theres no confusion. God forbid, he was only suggesting ONE cheap convienient food. Seriously, who pissed in your cheerios?