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The cost is hell, too.
I was averaging $7 - $12/meal eating at home (pre-inflation) because of the amount of protein I was taking in (roughly 100g/day) while varying my sources so I didn't get bored.
But damn if the results weren't good (going to get accused of exaggerating here, but my biceps grew 3/4" within my first 5 weeks of strength training).
Eventually, though, it was the cost of all that protein-rich food that forced me to quit. And I too was also hangrier than usual!
I love eating (former fat boy) so I love that part of lifting.
The downside is that food costs a fuck ton now >

Funny, for me it's the other way around. I only exercise because it allow me to eat as much as I want. >

Same here. I love good food. But if I don't exercise for a week and eat what I eat now, I can't wear my jeans 🤣 >

You have to exercise and eat less. The pain is the price you have to pay. Or something.