Mo Money - Mo Muscle... Sounds like a song.
I've been involved and am still involved in several sports and they all cost an arm and a leg. I wish it wasn't the case, but it is. What makes it palatable is the enjoyment we get from these activities. You just need to realize that happiness has a price and what price you are willing to pay.

the bigger you get ,,,,the broker you become

Everything in life is expensive, less your a Dr, lawyer or something around those lines but even then no matter what kind of $ you make you always need more. Hell when I was 16 I had a job made around 16k a year I thought if only I could pull 25k I'll be ok. When I got there I thought 50k would work but to be honest making more than 50k a year I struggle.
The key that is so hard is don't live above your means. Distinguish between wants & needs when you have a want learn to do with out to get that. I still struggle with this I have a home a cpl of nice cars and a kid. But I still struggle with wants and needs

You should look at it like anything else that costs $. Work it into your budget as best you can afford and go from there.

Food is a big expense whether you're a regular fast food joe or a fittness enthusiast. Protein is food so thats just part of your food budget if you choose to use it.

AAS really doesnt cost too much, an extra shift here or there or a couple hours of overtime covers that.

If your goals are to be HUGE and your budget doesnt allow it, you'll have to wait. No different than than wanting that ferrari but having a honda civic budget.

Really though, what isnt't expensive these days?

It's expensive, but I look at it this way. If I was like most guys of my age, I'd go out drinking 3 or 4 times per week. That alone justifies my food bill. The AAS and HGH is another thing mind you.....

I was once told by Mr Paul Grant (Ex Mr Universe), when I first started taking this sport and lifestyle seriously, "You'll only ever get as big as your wallet".

Not a truer word of advice has ever been given to me since.

Working on my degree. Can't wait until I graduate but that will be 3 semesters from now. I am trying to minimize the amount of loans I take out but it can be rough because the bber lifestyle is very expensive. I gotta work a minimum wage job and sell weed, adderall, and gear to my friends to keep up with the expenses.

For example, go to mcdonalds, buy a value meal for 5.00 with 100 grams of fat and thousands of calories. Got to the supermarket and buy a nice cut of salmon. Costs you about 10-15.00. I believe fast processed shit food should be more expensive then good for you healthy food; then this world would not be full of obese fat asses. It's easier for someone to eat a bowl of hamburger helper for 1.00 then to spend an additional few minutes cooking a nice lean cut of beef.