| When you search on how to prepare for USMC boot | | | | lessen the chance of you getting injured during |
| camp, you'll mostly read about stuff for physical | | | | training. Increase the amount of protein you eat so |
| fitness and the first thing that comes to mind is | | | | that you'll be boot camp ready. Stick to lean meat |
| exercise or workout routine. Keep in mind that | | | | and trim the fat. |
| physical fitness involves your diet. A healthy, balanced | | | | What about carbohydrates? You need carbs as your |
| diet always goes hand-in-hand with exercise. Eat a | | | | source of energy but make sure you are eating the |
| proper diet before you enter the Marines so that you | | | | healthier alternatives. Avoid donuts, cereals and other |
| will be prepared for the demanding basic training you | | | | sugary stuff. Stick to whole-grained pasta, bread and |
| would have to go through. | | | | rice. There are plenty of available choices in your local |
| One way on how to prepare for USMC boot camp | | | | grocery store. Don't forget your fruits and |
| when it comes to diet and nutrition is by learning | | | | vegetables! |
| about protein and carbohydrates. Protein is one of | | | | Start drinking plenty of water everyday. This is a |
| the three major classes of food or source of food | | | | great way on how to prepare for USMC boot camp. |
| energy that is abundant in animal-derived foods like | | | | You'll have an increased level of activity so you need |
| meat and some vegetables like legumes. Forget | | | | to stay hydrated otherwise you'll have muscle |
| about protein shakes, what you need is real protein. | | | | cramps and your body will break down. Aside from |
| Don't believe everything you see on ads. What does | | | | that, when you're dehydrated, your endurance goes |
| protein do? It helps build muscle and it strengthens | | | | down by 50% or more. |
| your body. When you strengthen your muscles, you | | | | |