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Getting into shape can be expensive - 9/11/2007 10:55:57 AM
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Papama
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Right now i want to get back into shape and start a Muscle Gaining program, but seems
like it can get very expensive. I have a tight budget right now, and don't have the funds to go all out and purchase the equipment, supplement, hire a personal trainer or nutritionist, so where should i invest my money to get the best results?
1. Nutrition
2. Supplements
3. Fitness Training
4. Others
Please anyone advise, Thank You
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RE: Getting into shape can be expensive - 9/11/2007 11:11:29 AM
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jheft
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Supplements (other than maybe whey and a multivitamin), a personal trainer, a nutritionist and most equipment are all luxury items. You don't need them. You can get nutrition guidance from many places including this forum. For equipment, a cheap set of used dumbbells will get you started and will do for a while at least. Some healthy foods can get expensive, but you gotta eat anyway. If you currently eat out a lot, you're going to be saving money because you'll be cooking at home.
It's not hard to do this on the cheap if you are careful to separate the must-haves from the fluff.
IMO, here are your lists:
Must haves:
Kitchen scale (for food)
Bathroom scale (for you)
Mirror (you have this already!)
Basic set of dumbbells or a gym membership
Healthy food
Whey protein
Guidance from other people, such as this forum
Fluff:
Trainers
Nutritionists
Any other sorts of supplements (most are snake oil anyway)
Special clothes, shoes, etc.
Other equipment, gadgets or do-dads.
< Message edited by jheft -- 9/11/2007 11:15:35 AM >
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RE: Getting into shape can be expensive - 9/11/2007 2:21:28 PM
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footballcraze
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Yea.. I saw these 17 year old kids in GNC the other day and they bought just about every supplement known to man.. You dont need to buy all those expensive things, some whey protein and a decent multivitamin will do.
Like Jheft said,
The extras are what make it expensive, but the essentials arent all that bad. Figure what things you want and you will soon realize its not that bad. But paying slightly more to be a better and healthier you, is good, dont you think?
1. Gym membership, garage gym, own weights, etc.
2. Some healthy food.
3. Multi and some whey.
4. Sleep.
5. Cardio.
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RE: Getting into shape can be expensive - 9/17/2007 3:04:06 PM
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albowrx
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If you have Craigslist in your area, you can pick up some good equipment for cheap. I picked up a Body Solid Squat rack with lat pulldown and chin up bar for $85. That brand new costs about $750.
Like others said, whey protein and vitamins is what you need. Also try to eat clean.
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RE: Getting into shape can be expensive - 9/22/2007 10:45:18 PM
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StrangerInMoscow
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what do you mean by eating clean?
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RE: Getting into shape can be expensive - 9/23/2007 2:18:02 PM
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albowrx
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Eating clean means, eating healthy foods like beans, chicken, turkey, nuts, wheat bread/ No HFCS,etc. No fast food.
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