_Glen_

Hi Guys, this is my first post. I have always wanted to turn vegan and also get into shape, and i've had a big turnaround in my life and have found the motivation to do both. I was very pleased to come across this website, and if you guys wouldn't mind i'd like some dieting advice. The main thing i'd like to stress here is BUDGET. I am on a very tight budget. With that in mind, are there any tips you guys could give on easy ways to add calories? Hows the amino acid profile of this example looking? The given protein and calorie markers are based on reading nutrition on packets and estimating how much of something I eat at a time. Please feel free to point out if you thing i've over/underestimated any of the protein or Cal values. I am a skinny 5"11 120 pound 21 year old. My only lifting experience came from a brief 4 week spell of an amateur bench in my room. Please bear in mind I live in the UK and don't have products available. But some good product recommendations would be good here. Maybe protein/calorie bars? BREAKFAST - 8:00am Bowl of oats with soya milk and dried currants and almonds - 20g/400cal MORNING SNACK - 11:00am Fruit smoothie with 30g Soya Protein - 30g/200cal LUNCH - 2:00pm pasta dish or Avacado Salad with bean burger and humous - 20g/500cal AFTERNOON SCACK - 4:00pm Humous/beans on toast and portion of nuts - 25g/400cal DINNER - 7:00pm Curry or stir fry or whatever dish with lots of veggies and rice - 20g/400cal BEFORE BED - 10:00pm Protein shake with flaxssed powder +sandwich or toast - 30g/300cal