Thread: Need Advice: Weight training diet on a budget

Hi people,

I'm a hard gainer on a stretched budget wanting to bulk up over an intensive 12 week program. My efforts are backed up by a fitness course I did in college, however my knowledge is rusty!

I've put together a diet and a training regime, which I will post below. I just wondered if any of you would be good enough to let me know if I am making any huge mistakes.

My main aim is to eat a small meal, 75% protien and 25% carbs every 2 and a half hours or so. I've chosen the cheapest meat option available and settled with lean, low salt corned beef mixed with low salt baked beans, mixed vegtables, pasta and boiled potatoa. I cant stomach protein or meal replacement shakes as I have a shaky stomach.

I'm eating this meal around a normal set evening meal of healthy italian - bolognaise and so on. Overall I am getting at least 1 gram of protein per pound of bodyweight along with a healthy level of fat.

I usually work out around mid day for a full hour, alternating between chest, shoulders and back one day, then legs and arms the next.

I'm lifting free weights, aiming at maxing out at 6 reps, over four sets. I rest every four days for one day. I also run each day for 30 mins to keep those sugars and fats in check.

I know I'm not doing this perfectly, far from it! I just wonder what your thoughts are on my methods and whether my 'Bulk up on the cheap' is worth the time and money spent?

Cheers guys.

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