How much do you spend $$ on bodybuilding?

[HowieW]

I would be interested in finding out what some here spend on things directly related to your bodybuilding.
For me, I spend about 100 dollars per month on supplements which includes whey pro, vits/mins, thermogenic, creatine, etc. My co-pay is 25 per month for my Androgel. I am a member of 2 gyms
which is 60 a month. I go to a couple pro shows per year and that varies depending on where it is.

[Colossus_1986]

I would be interested in finding out what some here spend on things directly related to your bodybuilding.
For me, I spend about 100 dollars per month on supplements which includes whey pro, vits/mins, thermogenic, creatine, etc. My co-pay is 25 per month for my Androgel. I am a member of 2 gyms
which is 60 a month. I go to a couple pro shows per year and that varies depending on where it is.

almost the same for me.
shows, supplements, gyms, sometimes magazines or DVD's when it interests me enough...

the price is 10x scarier if you;re gonna compete. save your money if you plan to.

[Paul Allen]

just groceries and maybe 8 dollars a year on a multivitamin 500 pack.

[nycbull]

Howie, I thought you said goodbye to bodybuilding and getbig..no?

[The Coach]

In the last 16 weeks.......too flippin much and for what return?

[YoungBlood]

Everyday food, a protein powder, and that's about it.
I used to purchase all the muscle magazines every month, and buy DVD's and be "obsessed" about it all. Then I realized that once you've bought 2-3 months worth of magazines, aside from contest coverage, you've pretty much bought the entire years worth.
My wallet is bulkier now from less spending, thankfully.

[BB]

$500-750 a year. $40-50 a month for supps. and a few hundred extra on spare plates or training/history books.

[Colossus_1986]

In the last 16 weeks.......too flippin much and for what return?

16 weeks?

cycle i guess?

[SHRREDDitUP]

Howie,
 How do you like the Androgel ,how much do you take a week?

[freespirit]

Good food, multi-vitamins and a scoop of whey protein, that's it.

[Colossus_1986]

Isolated protein (5lb) usually a months supply > 85$
Mutlivitamins + glucosamine + vitamin E + C   > about 15$ a month worth
Gym Memberships                                      > 25-30$ month when you break it down
Food...                                                    > probably more than all the above in 1 month.
*extra costs depending on who you are...
> clothing apparel + belts + straps
> gas / travel to your gym depending on how far
> Anabolics etc... (easily the biggest expen$e)
> Tanning + Body Hair removal

- take into account time to train, cook, shop for the stuff, etc.
time consuming and money consuming for many people.

but that's why only so few succeed in Bodybulding...
it takes alot of dedication.

[JasonH]

My current approx monthly expenditure (in US dollars):

Gym Membership - $45
Food - $400
Whey Protein - $50
Broadband Connection for Getbig - $40  

[Palpatine Q]

I just dumped about 1500 into my basement and made myself a decent home gym. Mostly second hand shit from Craigslist and whatnot, but I spent an afternoon with a sanding block and some Rustoleum and bingo, stuff looks good and works just fine.

My gym dues are constantly rising and I don't like being hosed
 

[gordiano]

In the last 16 weeks.......too flippin much and for what return?

Don't complain......if you're lucky, you'll get a nice $3 trophy....

[The Coach]

Don't complain......if you're lucky, you'll get a nice $3 trophy....

I'm trying for the $5 trophy thank you very much !

[The Squadfather]

30 bucks a month on Viagra and that's it.

[garraeth]

How do you monetize on the internet?

[The Squadfather]

How do you monetize on the internet?

"monetize"?

[danielson]

"monetize"?

Monetize- To convert into money. Whats up with the Viagras? I am assuming you take them for the pump since you called it BBing related. Does it really give you a better workout?

[Earl1972]

In the last 16 weeks.......too flippin much and for what return?

glory in the sport that left you so bitter

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[garraeth]

"monetize"?

It's the $500 billion question.

YouTube can't do it.
Facebook is having serious problems reaching it's valuation.
MySpace is having same problem as Facebook.
All the little bloggers (save a couple lucky ones) are fvcked.
All the Web 2.0 sites use AdSense/Ads -- lame and not a true business model (ask Matt C. how that's going).

How do you monetize on the internet?

[Bluto]

It's the $500 billion question.

YouTube can't do it.
Facebook is having serious problems reaching it's valuation.
MySpace is having same problem as Facebook.
All the little bloggers (save a couple lucky ones) are fvcked.
All the Web 2.0 sites use AdSense/Ads -- lame and not a true business model (ask Matt C. how that's going).

How do you monetize on the internet?

are you saying unless they're running GAYPORN sites like you are, they're screwed "garraeth" ?

[tommywishbone]

$4.2 million.

[The Squadfather]

$4.2 million.

Dillett's contract should be enough to cover that.

[benchmstr]

at least $400,000 a year,gotta stay hardcore.

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