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Who doesnt want a shredded and ripped physique? Every guy wants that type of build. But for military guys, it can go beyond just aesthetics. A strong, powerful body helps them perform their jobs and keep them and their buddies safe. Here are 4 hacks military members use that you can employ too. While your stressors may not be the deadly kind, you still want to be able to look great and perform well too.

Diet can affect virtually every aspect of your life. The saying you are what you eat is more true today than ever. Even psychological problems can arise from unhealthy food habits. Once these diseases take over, it becomes more difficult to fix. Why get into this mess in the first place? Get a hold of yourself and take charge of the food you eat.

While some detractors call this a fad diet, the reality is this is the primary style of eating our ancestors followed for thousands of years. They ate healthy, natural, wholesome, nutritious and unprocessed meals. The first step to paleo eating is to cut out all breads, pasta and other starchy carbs. This one trick alone will stabilize blood sugar and help you burn more fat, quicker. Stick with meats, vegetables, and fruit. Choose grass fed beef, or pasture raised chicken and pork for the best types of meat. The meat at your local store might be filled with hormones, chemicals, anti-depressants, etc.

Although comparatively expensive, choose Whole Foods or similar organic supporting food chains. Get the required proteins and amino acids from beef, turkey and chicken and do your best to have fish regularly. The omega 3 fatty acids have been scientifically proven to boost heart, brain function helping ward off diseases like arthritis and depression. How can we forget the veggies; Unsure of what types of vegetables to get? Find whats in season, and start with that. Frozen vegetables are always a convenient and healthy choice. Fruit is not necessary, but there are plenty of vitamins, and fiber that will help you feel full and help you lose weight.

Most people here fasting and immediately think starvation. You will not be starving yourself, but going 18 or 24 hours (even up to 36 hours) has been shown to help with better fat loss, and better health. You regularly fast as it is (when youre sleeping) so all you have to do is extend your fast until lunchtime a couple days per week. This is one of the easiest ways to turn your body into a fat burning machine, and military members in hostile environments often live like this.

The most effective short-cut to a jaw dropping physique is through using supplements. Not just ordinary, over-the-counter supplements though. Rather, performance oriented, tried and tested supplements. Supplements are designed not only for cutting body fat, but also for increasing the general well-being in daily life and extending work capabilities. You can see why this would help military members, and the right supplementation can work wonders for you too.

Vitamin D is a vital component of a healthy life. The reality is though, that most of us get well below the recommended dosages. Unless you are outdoors in the sun for the better part of your day, you are likely deficient in Vitamin D. Supplement with a basic, $10 bottle of Vitamin D. Most of the brands you can find at the store are reliable, and provide you with up to 5000 IU of Vitamin D daily. The benefits are better fat burning, healthier skin and hair, and general well-being. Just make sure you purchase Vitamin D3 - this is the version that is most readily available in the body.

If youve ever been in the military, then you know that members need to be careful what they take. Failing a drug test, even when you had no idea a certain compound was in your system, can result in loss of pay or even being discharged. For this reason, military members make sure the supplements they take are high quality, and have no negative ingredients in them. Most military supplements are not manufactured having the average Joe in mind. They were primarily produced for armed forces, navy SEALs, and marines that need to increase stamina, endurance, and strength.

Using military grade supplements can assist you physically and mentally by giving that extra push when youve had enough and are about to throw in the towel. Look for the more potent supplements that are packed with vital herbs like ginkgo and ginseng to increase mental stamina along with caffeine and DMAE for boosting the immune system. These supplements help increase blood flow to facilitate faster muscle growth, better relaxation, and quicker recovery.

Although, the average guy is not living a life that has him ducking for cover on a daily basis, the stresses of regular life can add up. Your cubicle may have you feeling trapped, but you need physical and emotional fulfillment. To get into the best physical shape, and have you feeling like you could march 100 miles, you need to exercise and find the right combination of supplements and diet. These factors together will make you like a warrior, without the danger!