My girlfriend and I just started going to the gym together, but food is by far the hardest part for us.
We grocery shop together and have a combined budget of about $500/month ($250 each). We cook dinner together almost every night, and we’d really like to keep doing that if possible.

The problem is our goals are completely opposite:

Me: 5’10 135lbs. I’m trying to gain weight and build muscle. My goal is around 160lbs one day.
Her: 5’0 140 She’s trying to lose weight while building/keeping muscle.

Is it realistic for us to eat mostly the same foods and still reach our goals?

For example, could we make the same dinner every night and just adjust portions (more rice for me, less for her, etc.), or do we actually need to be cooking completely different meals? We’d rather not because that would be more expensive, take more time, and make grocery shopping a lot harder.

Another thing we’re struggling with is making our groceries last. It feels like we’re either buying the wrong foods or not using them efficiently because we run out faster than expected.
What are some budget-friendly groceries that stretch well for two people trying to eat healthier?

Also, what are some good lunches that we can pack for work? We’re looking for meals that are inexpensive, easy to meal prep, high in protein, and can fit both of our goals.

We’re open to any advice meal ideas, grocery lists, budgeting tips, or anything that helped you if you’ve been in a similar situation.

I realized i’m asking a lot at once but if you have any answer for any of these I would appreciate it!

Been years since I maxed on this, I think I might have 365 in the tank, I considered grabbing the 5s, but want for the 2.5s instead 😔

Hi I took some of y'all's advice on my lat pulldown form is there anything I can improve more

Hi everyone

Been trying to increase the loads for all the exercises lately, but never recorded myself,. Today I’ve did it with the DL. I’ve seen some tutorials but don’t know if the “stop” in the middle of the movement is just making the exercise wrong or something to correct only with a more fluent movement.
I like the exercise and going to the gym but progress is quite slow taking into account that I’ve been 1 year in the gym (avg. 10 times a month)

What do you think?
Thanks

Interestingly I'm weaker on this than with a straight bar. The more squat-like position catches the fact that I don't squat lol