Want muscle, but no $$

[MelodiousWolf]

Hello, I'm new to all this and was wondering if it would be worth working out to try and build muscle mass if I cannot afford to ingest the recommended amount of protein everyday? Thanks!

[mtpaquette]

There's other benefits to fitness than just hypertrophy. Supplements aren't necessary. Try and eat a lot of eggs and chicken which are typically fairly cheap.

[Cheftepesh]

There's other benefits to fitness than just hypertrophy. Supplements aren't necessary. Try and eat a lot of eggs and chicken which are typically fairly cheap.

This. There are plenty of cheaper foods that can get you where you need to in your macro nutrients. Keep in mind there is always some of the following.

Rice
Potatoes
Eggs
Chicken or Pork
Butter for fats
Peanut Butter

[powercage]

Spend your money on food

[masher230]

its definitely worth the effort!

[Black_Label]

how much can you send a week/month on food?

[UncleWade]

I'm a bit mystified - if you're approximately 200 pounds, the oversimplified rule of thumb is typically 1g of protein per pound of body weight.

One dozen eggs = ~$1 = 80g of protein
One pound of chicken breast = ~$3 = 100g of protein
Two scoops of whey protein concentrate = ~$2 = 50g of protein

Not the most palatable diet, but an illustration that shows protein is readily available and quite affordable if you shop around and commit to preparing your meals.

[Black_Label]

no hate but for me on the east coast of usa, dozen eggs is like 2$ and change.
chx is right, or over a good price

[bigb760]

Yea eggs and chicken are a huge part of my diet still and i have lost quite a bit of weight and gained quite a bit of muscle over the last 6 months.

[Black_Label]

oatmeal is stupid cheap if you buy store brand and its good quality carbs. same for beans over all

[Eamller]

Exercise your body and eat a reasonable diet, That's all that matters