Preparing For USMC Boot Camp - Diet and Nutrition

Fitness is one of the most important aspects whenIncrease your water intake, you need it especially
preparing for USMC boot camp and with that itnow that your levels of activities have increased.
means you have to exercise and eat properly. YouWater keeps your body hydrated and it helps flush
can't expect to be physically fit if you are notout impurities and toxins. Start drinking lots of water
supplemented with proper nutrition. If you'renow because you'll be forced to drink lots of it
overweight when you arrive to the boot camp, youanyway during the training so you might as well
will be put in a "diet" status whereas if you're theaccustom yourself into it. Forget about soda, beer
opposite, you will be placed on double rations. Ifand sugary beverages. Aside from water, you also
you're a double rat recruit, you will be given twicehave to eat more fruits and vegetables to help you
the usual amount of food until you achieve thelose or maintain your current weight.
required weight. You do not want to stress aboutProtein and carbohydrates are also two of the most
this of course so you might as well take care of itimportant nutrients that you need when preparing for
before you even enter the boot camp.USMC boot camp. What does protein do? It helps
Eating a balanced diet when preparing for USMC bootbuild muscles and it helps strengthen your body.
camp is the way to go. This will help you ensure thatWhen your muscles are strong, you lessen your
your body is prepared for the meals that you will bechances of getting injured. Carbohydrates on the
having during the training. It also helps lessenother hand will be your source of energy. Stick to
withdrawal symptoms that you might experiencewhole wheat bread and pasta. They're much healthier
when you cut back on fatty and sugary foodschoices.
abruptly.