Goal: Muscle Gain + Abs
Resources: Mess food (2 tiffins/day), limited budget, gym access.
Daily Budget-Friendly Muscle Gain Diet Plan
Morning (Empty Stomach) – 6:30 to 7:30 AM
• 1 glass warm water + pinch of salt + ½ lemon (cleanses system)
• Optional (if affordable): 5 soaked almonds + 1 banana
• Pre-workout (30 min before gym):
o 1 banana + black coffee or just water
Post Workout – 9:00 to 10:00 AM
• 1 scoop whey protein in water (if affordable)
If not:
o 2 boiled eggs + 1 banana OR
o Peanut chikki or roasted peanuts (a handful) + banana
Lunch (Mess Tiffin) – 12:30 to 2:00 PM
• 4 Roti
• 1 bowl dal or mataki/chana curry
• 1 bowl rice (moderate amount)
• Optional add-on (cheap sources):
o Add 1 boiled egg or 100g curd if affordable
o 1 cucumber/onion (raw salad)
Evening Snack – 4:30 to 5:30 PM
• 1 banana or apple
• Handful of roasted chana or peanuts
• OR 2 boiled eggs
• Black coffee (optional) if energy is low
Dinner (Mess Tiffin) – 8:00 to 9:00 PM
• 2-3 roti
• 1 bowl dal or curry (mataki/chana/dal etc.)
• Small bowl rice (skip if cutting fat, take more if bulking)
• Raw salad (onion, cucumber, tomato) – optional but great
Before Bed (10:00 to 11:00 PM)
• 1 glass milk (if available and affordable)
• Or a handful of peanuts/chana/chikki
• Or curd (small bowl)
Cheap High-Protein Add-ons (Optional)
Food Protein (approx) Cost-effective?
2 Boiled Eggs 12g ✅ Yes
100g Roasted Chana 17g ✅ Yes
100g Mataki/Chana 15-20g ✅ Already in mess
1 Scoop Whey 20-25g ❌ If tight budget
200ml Milk 6-7g ✅ Yes
Curd (100g) 4g ✅ Yes
Tips for Muscle Building
• Train 5–6 days/week with progressive overload.
• Prioritize protein + calories to grow.
• Sleep at least 7 hours daily.
• Stay hydrated (3–4L water/day).
• Avoid too much fried food or sugar.