hey bro, one thing i always stress is that when guys come in talking about being on a budget, then you need to rethink everything... there's a lot more to consider than just the gear you are buying... this lifestyle in general is expensive... the food, the body maintenance, extra gym time, etc... it all adds up... if your going to do this right, you have to have ALL your bases covered... all the right products, the proper nutrition etc... its very expensive and so if your on a budget you should wait until your not