[quote]thethirdruffian wrote:
[quote]jehovasfitness wrote:
What does normal chicken cost these days?
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About 15 minutes of walking into my mom’s chicken coop, grabbing a chicken, stapping its neck, letting it run around for a bit, then hanging up and pulling out the feathers.[/quote]
you suck
[quote]strangemeadow wrote:
[quote]browndisaster wrote:
good luck and I hope the wife gets a new job soon
$200/week is absurd, I agree with giving up the expensive pasture food. I say eat carbs! I don’t see people getting big without moderate carb intake. Potatoes and rice are super cheap and are great sources of carbs. Also to save money I would really cut back on the meat, I used to get much of my protein from a high quality whey/casein/egg blend that you can get for < $10 a pound easily. Homeade greek yogurt is great as well, $3 for a gallon can’t be beat.[/quote]
Please post how to and recipe for homemade Greek Yogurt![/quote]
it’s really easy, I just take a gallon of milk, get it to boil gently over medium low heat, then wait for it to cool a bit. When it’s cooled enough to the point where it doesn’t burn your finger when you dip it in, add ~2 cups of yogurt. I just use the previous batch or some storebought greek yogurt. From there I cover it and let it sit closed in the oven for about 10 hours. If it’s really cold or warm it’ll obviously effect the batch, but I’ve never had one come out badly. You can drain off the whey to reduce the carbs.
I use whole milk or 2% usually. The higher the fat the thicker it’ll come out. In mexico they make yogurt with heavy cream, amazing but too fatty for me to have daily.
OP I’m in a somewhat similar position. I don’t have much money ATM and care about animals lol. I don’t eat meat and I’d like to buy eggs and dairy that comes from better sources, but I’m trying to build up my savings, so I get store brand eggs and dairy. My financial security is more important than my food sources. Obviously when I finish my degree and have a better job I’ll be buying better sourced food
maybe I should do the DEAD challenge. Dozen Eggs A Day 
[quote]jehovasfitness wrote:
maybe I should do the DEAD challenge. Dozen Eggs A Day ;)[/quote]
Or you could do what Gironda suggested… 3DEAD + 2lbs of meat a day. 
(3DEAD, not a typo)
[quote]rehanb_bl wrote:
[quote]Swolegasm wrote:
I agree, plus its not like it makes a great deal of difference.
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oh it doesn’t make a difference?
[quote]Swolegasm wrote:
The naivety of people who think their food really is grass fed/organic. [/quote]
please tell me about how they actually buttfuck the cows with genetically modified corn hubs before putting them in the grassfed packaging.
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Am I’m sure there is some of that kinda thing on the internet but we dont buttfuck our cows nor does any farmer I know do it either.
[quote]LoRez wrote:
[quote]jehovasfitness wrote:
maybe I should do the DEAD challenge. Dozen Eggs A Day ;)[/quote]
Or you could do what Gironda suggested… 3DEAD + 2lbs of meat a day. :-)[/quote]
as sad as it sounds, I can hardly finish 4 eggs in a sitting. They no longer fill me up as it once did, but I just lose the taste for them. Weak I know.
[quote]jehovasfitness wrote:
What does normal chicken cost these days?
Pastured thighs are $5.29/lb here and a whole (small) one is about $4/lb[/quote]
Chicken Breast are $0.97/pound at Kroger. A 3 pound bag of frozen, boneless breasts is $6.99.
[quote]doogie wrote:
[quote]jehovasfitness wrote:
What does normal chicken cost these days?
Pastured thighs are $5.29/lb here and a whole (small) one is about $4/lb[/quote]
Chicken Breast are $0.97/pound at Kroger. A 3 pound bag of frozen, boneless breasts is $6.99.
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GTFO LOL- pastured ones are $9.99/lb I figured regular ones were like $2.99 or so. holy F, F- those chickens then…
[quote]jehovasfitness wrote:
[quote]thethirdruffian wrote:
[quote]jehovasfitness wrote:
What I’m wondering is if anyone has run into financial hardship while trying to gain size and what did you do?[/quote]
Powdered milk. Mix it over-strong. I think it’s $16 for 8lbs.
Bagged tuna (like tuna in a can, but a plastic bag).
Buy whole chickens and eat the things. Or raise and kill them yourself, like I did growing up. Conversation piece to have chickens in the back yard, anyway.[/quote]
We’ve bought whole chickens, and for what we get out of it, I don’t see it being that big of a savings. We’ve been doing thighs lately anyways prior to this situation and that seems rather economical.
What does normal chicken cost these days?
Pastured thighs are $5.29/lb here and a whole (small) one is about $4/lb[/quote]
I buy family packs of “split breasts with rib meat” so it’s the breast and tender on the rib cage with skin. Today they were $1.99 a #, but are often $1.29-79. Of course this is not free range…
What do you mean by “pasture” thighs? Free range?
[quote]strangemeadow wrote:
[quote]jehovasfitness wrote:
[quote]thethirdruffian wrote:
[quote]jehovasfitness wrote:
What I’m wondering is if anyone has run into financial hardship while trying to gain size and what did you do?[/quote]
Powdered milk. Mix it over-strong. I think it’s $16 for 8lbs.
Bagged tuna (like tuna in a can, but a plastic bag).
Buy whole chickens and eat the things. Or raise and kill them yourself, like I did growing up. Conversation piece to have chickens in the back yard, anyway.[/quote]
We’ve bought whole chickens, and for what we get out of it, I don’t see it being that big of a savings. We’ve been doing thighs lately anyways prior to this situation and that seems rather economical.
What does normal chicken cost these days?
Pastured thighs are $5.29/lb here and a whole (small) one is about $4/lb[/quote]
I buy family packs of “split breasts with rib meat” so it’s the breast and tender on the rib cage with skin. Today they were $1.99 a #, but are often $1.29-79. Of course this is not free range…
What do you mean by “pasture” thighs? Free range?
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sort of… free-range has some iffy loopholes. Pastured usually implies they had much more roaming access outdoors.
[quote]browndisaster wrote:
[quote]strangemeadow wrote:
[quote]browndisaster wrote:
good luck and I hope the wife gets a new job soon
$200/week is absurd, I agree with giving up the expensive pasture food. I say eat carbs! I don’t see people getting big without moderate carb intake. Potatoes and rice are super cheap and are great sources of carbs. Also to save money I would really cut back on the meat, I used to get much of my protein from a high quality whey/casein/egg blend that you can get for < $10 a pound easily. Homeade greek yogurt is great as well, $3 for a gallon can’t be beat.[/quote]
Please post how to and recipe for homemade Greek Yogurt![/quote]
it’s really easy, I just take a gallon of milk, get it to boil gently over medium low heat, then wait for it to cool a bit. When it’s cooled enough to the point where it doesn’t burn your finger when you dip it in, add ~2 cups of yogurt. I just use the previous batch or some storebought greek yogurt. From there I cover it and let it sit closed in the oven for about 10 hours. If it’s really cold or warm it’ll obviously effect the batch, but I’ve never had one come out badly. You can drain off the whey to reduce the carbs.
I use whole milk or 2% usually. The higher the fat the thicker it’ll come out. In mexico they make yogurt with heavy cream, amazing but too fatty for me to have daily.[/quote]
What temperature does the over have to be on?
This thread is a little ridiculous. You’re having financial trouble but spend close to a grand a month on groceries? Unless you have some random disease where noon-organic food would kill you, you gotta give it up. I eat close to 4,000 cals a day on less than $70 a week. If your wife accounted for 50+ percent of your income, then essentially your expenses doubled. Cutting out your absurd organic fetish will cut your grocery bill in half at the least.
[quote]WhiteFlash wrote:
This thread is a little ridiculous. You’re having financial trouble but spend close to a grand a month on groceries? Unless you have some random disease where noon-organic food would kill you, you gotta give it up. I eat close to 4,000 cals a day on less than $70 a week. If your wife accounted for 50+ percent of your income, then essentially your expenses doubled. Cutting out your absurd organic fetish will cut your grocery bill in half at the least.[/quote]
A note. We were spending close to a grand a month when there were no financial troubles (well, that could be debated). Hence this thread
And you are correct, I could cut out all organic, or find a way to have blend of quality and quantity. I know it’s easy for most to just dismiss the organic issue, to me it’s what I value. Thus the dilemma. I value it more than gaining weight, that said, I do have a goal of putting on a little more.
I agree with WhiteFlash. What’s the point of this thread anyway? It seems you made up your mind a while ago and obviously nothing anyone says will convince you otherwise, it seems. With all the expenses you have doesn’t it make sense to sacrifice the food temporarily until you’re in a better position? I wish you guys the best of luck, and hopefully your wife will find another job very quickly.
[quote]yvanehtnioj wrote:
I agree with WhiteFlash. What’s the point of this thread anyway? It seems you made up your mind a while ago and obviously nothing anyone says will convince you otherwise, it seems. With all the expenses you have doesn’t it make sense to sacrifice the food temporarily until you’re in a better position? I wish you guys the best of luck, and hopefully your wife will find another job very quickly.[/quote]
You’re right, not sure what I’m looking for. Just stressed is all.
How much do you spend a month on your car? No offense man, but you seem to be your problem. This is as ridiculous a thread as has been started in awhile. You spend a ton of money on COMPLETELY UNNECESSARY shit but wonder why you’re in financial trouble. Not sure just how dire your situation is, but you can either give up this meaningless shit on your own and put yourself back ahead or have it taken from thou with NOTHING to show. And you gotta be shittin’ me with the “car guy” thing… It’s a fucking car. How many do you really need?
Maybe JF is just venting…isn’t this a safe place to let out a little steam? Especially if it’s organic?
Kidding!
[quote]jehovasfitness wrote:
[quote]yvanehtnioj wrote:
I agree with WhiteFlash. What’s the point of this thread anyway? It seems you made up your mind a while ago and obviously nothing anyone says will convince you otherwise, it seems. With all the expenses you have doesn’t it make sense to sacrifice the food temporarily until you’re in a better position? I wish you guys the best of luck, and hopefully your wife will find another job very quickly.[/quote]
You’re right, not sure what I’m looking for. Just stressed is all. [/quote]
All of that cortisol you’re producing isn’t going to help your gains, you know
[quote]WhiteFlash wrote:
How much do you spend a month on your car? No offense man, but you seem to be your problem. This is as ridiculous a thread as has been started in awhile. You spend a ton of money on COMPLETELY UNNECESSARY shit but wonder why you’re in financial trouble. Not sure just how dire your situation is, but you can either give up this meaningless shit on your own and put yourself back ahead or have it taken from thou with NOTHING to show. And you gotta be shittin’ me with the “car guy” thing… It’s a fucking car. How many do you really need?[/quote]
On the fun car? $0, I haven’t put any money into it in 1.5 yrs and that was $300.