How to Eat on a Beginner Budget

JohnHr5 · Post by **JohnHr5** » Fri Mar 13, 2026 5:23 pm

Trying to bulk without going broke. Right now it’s eggs, rice, tuna and chicken. Any cheap meal ideas you swear by?

WScott06 · Post by **WScott06** » Fri Mar 13, 2026 5:48 pm

Eggs and rice are still one of the cheapest meals out there. I used that combo a lot when I first started lifting.

PRVictor8 · Post by **PRVictor8** » Fri Mar 13, 2026 6:23 pm

Ground beef and potatoes can be pretty affordable if you buy in bulk. Good calories and solid protein too.

MarkB%223 · Post by **MarkB%223** » Fri Mar 13, 2026 7:07 pm

Oatmeal is another cheap option. I mix oats with peanut butter and a scoop of protein for easy calories.

Riff!77 · Post by **Riff!77** » Fri Mar 13, 2026 7:50 pm

Chicken thighs instead of chicken breast can save some money. Still good protein and usually cheaper.

James Johnson · Post by **James Johnson** » Fri Mar 13, 2026 8:46 pm

Canned beans with rice and some chicken works great too. Cheap, filling, and easy to cook.

JohnHr5 · Post by **JohnHr5** » Fri Mar 13, 2026 9:10 pm

Good ideas guys. I didn’t think about chicken thighs or beans, that could definitely help keep the cost down.

Kerry2Pn · Post by **Kerry2Pn** » Fri Mar 13, 2026 10:43 pm

Peanut butter sandwiches are a lifesaver when you’re on a budget. Quick calories and pretty cheap.

BoltXc4 · Post by **BoltXc4** » Fri Mar 13, 2026 11:03 pm

Buying food in bulk really helps too. Big bags of rice, oats and frozen chicken can save a lot over time.