Bulking: Grocery List

[it stars sAddam]

Well, after a 2 year hiatus I have resolved to once again immerse myself into the world of bodybuilding. I stand 5 foot 7, and at my peak I weighed 165lbs, with very low bodyfat. Over these past couple years, I have slimmed back down to about 130lbs, so obviously I am going to be starting out with a bulking diet. I'll be paying a visit to my local Walmart Superstore later this evening, and I was hoping that some of you knowledgable folks could help me to compile a list of essential items for my bulking quest.

 

[pitbull55]

Well, after a 2 year hiatus I have resolved to once again immerse myself into the world of bodybuilding. I stand 5 foot 7, and at my peak I weighed 165lbs, with very low bodyfat. Over these past couple years, I have slimmed back down to about 130lbs, so obviously I am going to be starting out with a bulking diet. I'll be paying a visit to my local Walmart Superstore later this evening, and I was hoping that some of you knowledgable folks could help me to compile a list of essential items for my bulking quest.

get lota stuff with heavy calories,protein,carb and fat

like Almonds
bacon
granola cereal
chicken skin/no skin
potatoes
kidney beans
cottage cheese low fat
navy beans cooked
yams

stuff like that

 

[alex2678]

None of the Walmarts here have food but I assume they have everything a supermarket has. For bulking I wouldn't be concerned with fat intake, especially if you've always been naturally lean.

Whole eggs
Milk
Rolled or Steel Cut Oats
Tuna in Olive Oil/Salmon
Lean ground meat/turkey/chicken (if you're on a budget)
Cottage Cheese
Organic Brown Rice (or Uncle Ben's if they don't have it)
Mixed Nuts/Almonds
All Natural Peanut Butter
Yams
Whey/Milk&Egg Protein Powder

I'm probably missing some more...But your muscle memory should get you back to where you originally were before the layoff in no time.

 

[AEKDB]

I will go out on a limb and guess that you will want to surpass your 165 lean weight, which means you, will have to really put on the muscle. You probably have high metabolism if you can drop 30lbs in 2 years while not training hard so you are going to have to eat a lot.

At 130 you do not need to worry about tuna or lean meat. Red meat, eggs, and milk should be the staples of your diet. You should have at least two of the 3 at every one of your 5-6 meals.

In my opinion you need to consume about 250-300 grams of protein a day. At least 200 grams should be from food and not protein powder

Salmon and Frozen chicken breasts (for variety and for lunch)
Lots of red meat (dinner every night)
Lots of eggs
Whole milk
Evaporated milk (use in shakes in place of milk)
Fruits (apple, pears, bananas, etc)
Yams
Cabbage (its just good for you)
Etc.

You might as well join Costco, Bjs, or Sams.
Don't forget to drink water and sleep.

 

[it stars sAddam]

Nice!

 

[swaptrex]

some good lists... makin me hungry!!

 

[DZLS]

i just hit up WalMart tonight... $140...

72 oz lean ground beef
Wheat flour Rotini
3 dozen eggs
2 gallons skim milk
1 gallon OJ
1 bag of chpped walnuts
1 bottle olive oil
1 pound of sliced turkey
bag of string cheese
pack of no fat american cheese
Oatmeal
Wheat Chex
Cheerios
11 bananas
Romaine lettuce
2 tomatoes
Whole wheat honey bread
cups of applesauce
Breyers light yogurt
Danon drinkable yogurt
Smuckers all natural peanut butter
Green Giant Sugar snap peas
Green Giant Green beans with almonds

 

[it stars sAddam]

It's for a good cause, you look jacked dude.

I just got back from Walmart, and I ended up getting quite a few of the same items that you have on your list.

String Cheese
2 Gallons of Whole Milk
YoCrunch yogurts
Smuckers Crunchy ANPB
Ground Beef
Velveeta Macaroni and Cheese
Chunk Light Tuna
Several Turkeys
Almonds
Unsalted peanuts

I already have olive oil, whey protein powder, cottage cheese, and lettuce. I need to pick up some flax, chicken breasts, and steaks though. Keep the ideas coming!

 

[DZLS]

seems like you got it nailed...

why the whole milk though...?

 

[it stars sAddam]

More calories. I'm bulking.