Author Topic: deploying to afghanistan (Read 4210 times)

tattzandmuscles · « **on:** November 26, 2006, 06:40:08 AM »

So here is my situation, i am on the military bomb squad and i am deploying for 6 months to afghanistan. i am taking some supplements with me to the middle east but i am not quite sure what to take with me. i am looking hopefully to preserve any muscle i have. our operations tempo is really high so i dont think that i will be able to be as consitant with working out as i would like to be, plus i have no idea what kind of food they will have for us or how often i will be able to eat. i have packed about 6 months of bcaa's and glutamine and some ephedra ( just to keep my bodyweight down and give me energy for those long days in the mountains) so any advice on supplements i could take or have my friends ship to me would be greatly appreciated, thank you

The Squadfather · « **Reply #1 on:** November 26, 2006, 07:14:16 AM »

hahahahaha, why on earth would you use ephedra if you're going to be going to that shithole, you're going to look Ethiopian when you get back, you should be trying to preserve as much muscle as possible and ephedra eats it up, BTW you're a moron for enlisting, good luck in the "war on terror".

onthedl2004 · « **Reply #2 on:** November 26, 2006, 09:54:13 AM »

Squadfather,

You need to STFU. Afghanistan is NOT Iraq....

Rimbaud · « **Reply #3 on:** November 26, 2006, 01:31:05 PM »

I personally wouldn't bother with taking too many supplements. Maybe just vitamins & minerals because I highly doubt MRE's contain everything your body needs. I'd forget the ephedra because if you're on the bomb squad you don't need jittery hands.

PriestFan519 · « **Reply #4 on:** November 26, 2006, 01:54:26 PM »

Dont know about the supps but be safe and come home in one piece.

Vince G, CSN MFT · « **Reply #5 on:** November 26, 2006, 03:59:54 PM »

Quote from: The Squadfather on November 26, 2006, 07:14:16 AM

hahahahaha, why on earth would you use ephedra if you're going to be going to that shithole, you're going to look Ethiopian when you get back, you should be trying to preserve as much muscle as possible and ephedra eats it up, BTW you're a moron for enlisting, good luck in the "war on terror".

Fuck you asswipe. You need to understand that military service is the most honorable thing you can do for your country, something that you'll never have.

As far as the ephedra is concerned, I would leave it at home since the substance is banned. Basically you would face the same offenses as though you had meth or something. Stay safe and come home safely

The Squadfather · « **Reply #6 on:** November 26, 2006, 04:12:18 PM »

Quote from: Vince G, CSN MFT on November 26, 2006, 03:59:54 PM

f**k you asswipe. You need to understand that military service is the most honorable thing you can do for your country, something that you'll never have.

As far as the ephedra is concerned, I would leave it at home since the substance is banned. Basically you would face the same offenses as though you had meth or something. Stay safe and come home safely

hahahaha, ok tough guy, BTW......meltdown.

tattzandmuscles · « **Reply #7 on:** November 26, 2006, 08:32:23 PM »

thanks for the advice, i appreciate it, i was just going to bring something for energy, we will be doing a bunch of air assaults and the days will be long so i wanted something for energy. just for the record the military is still on the fence on ephedra ( considering they give it to pilots) to stay awake, i don't think that they will ever go for a total ban, plus it is not on their banned list, also don't call people who enlist morons!!! i have a lot of good friends that have fought and died for our country and i think it is horrible to say something like that. politics aside soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines are good people and the do their job whether they like it or not. also you should not make fun of people for asking questions, that is why you ask a question because you may not know the answer, once again thank you for the advice!

Rimbaud · « **Reply #8 on:** November 27, 2006, 07:34:23 AM »

Quote from: tattzandmuscles on November 26, 2006, 08:32:23 PM

also don't call people who enlist morons!!! i have a lot of good friends that have fought and died for our country and i think it is horrible to say something like that. politics aside soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines are good people and the do their job whether they like it or not. also you should not make fun of people for asking questions, that is why you ask a question because you may not know the answer, once again thank you for the advice!

Don't even bother addressing Squadfather. Just try to keep yourself safe & make it home alive for your friends & family.

Luolamies · « **Reply #9 on:** November 27, 2006, 09:15:48 AM »

´Weight gain powders, protein powders, protein bars, multivitamins, multiminerals and i do think that the epherine hcl is a good idea (i would take it with me just in case).
If you take bcaa´s and creatine take 2-3 times recommended dose.

When you do have a chance to train do heavy free weight compound exercises with relatively low reps 5-8, 2-4 exercises per muscle group and 2-3 sets per exercise, also do as little running as you can and when it´s time to eat, eat as much as you can (even if it´s not healht food) with these tips you don´t lose what "little you have".

Good luck and don´t get killed...

tattzandmuscles · « **Reply #10 on:** November 27, 2006, 08:27:53 PM »

thank you very much for the advice, i really appreciate it

Eyeball Chambers · « **Reply #11 on:** November 28, 2006, 01:24:42 AM »

Quote from: tattzandmuscles on November 27, 2006, 08:27:53 PM

thank you very much for the advice, i really appreciate it

You are a good man. Stay safe over there!

G Diesel · « **Reply #12 on:** November 28, 2006, 07:12:20 AM »

Protein powder, creatine, a good multi and maybe some aminos should be perfect... Anything you can do to stay anabolic and preserve muscle should be top priority. Stay safe bro and thank you for your service and sacrifice on our behalf. Peace, G

blondmusclhunk · « **Reply #13 on:** November 28, 2006, 09:16:48 AM »

Take enough protein that you get about 1- 1.5 grams per pound of bodyweight. Stock up on protein you might not get enough from just the food over there. Definatley glutamine. You may even want some creatine as well. Then the others aminos and multi vitamins.

Be safe dude and thanks for fighting with our country. I may not agree with all we are doing over there but it is honorable and dont let anyone tell you any different.

dontknowit · « **Reply #14 on:** November 28, 2006, 09:42:36 AM »

Don't worry to much about your bodyweight,

it's starts snowing over there in Afghanistan and very soon it will be freezing day and night.

Go ask if there's some decent peanutbutter. I don't know were you will be suited,
but on some places the food tastes like shit, there is no alternative, and the locals don't have much.

Rhino · « **Reply #15 on:** November 28, 2006, 10:43:35 AM »

I would just worry about surviving. But that's just me. $:-\$

benchthis · « **Reply #16 on:** November 28, 2006, 10:59:15 AM »

The squad father hates the military because his daddy would dress up like Hitler and butt fuck him till he would passed out.

HICKSON · « **Reply #17 on:** November 28, 2006, 11:20:18 AM »

Quote from: benchthis on November 28, 2006, 10:59:15 AM

The squad father hates the military because his daddy would dress up like Hitler and butt f**k him till he would passed out.

HaHaHa!!!!!

Luolamies · « **Reply #18 on:** November 29, 2006, 08:26:51 AM »

Quote from: tattzandmuscles on November 27, 2006, 08:27:53 PM

thank you very much for the advice, i really appreciate it

You´re welcome man and one more thing sleep as much as you can, because that will help you too, to preserve muscle mass.

TheGoldenPrince · « **Reply #19 on:** November 29, 2006, 08:55:41 AM »

Quote from: Luolamies on November 29, 2006, 08:26:51 AM

You´re welcome man and one more thing sleep as much as you can, because that will help you too, to preserve muscle mass.

Yes, sleep, then eat. Don't go too hard on the training. Intensity yes should be kept high but frequency no.

darksol · « **Reply #20 on:** November 29, 2006, 10:38:49 PM »

Quote from: The Squadfather on November 26, 2006, 07:14:16 AM

hahahahaha, why on earth would you use ephedra if you're going to be going to that shithole, you're going to look Ethiopian when you get back, you should be trying to preserve as much muscle as possible and ephedra eats it up, BTW you're a moron for enlisting, good luck in the "war on terror".

Squadfather, have a little respect for those who serve. Without them there would be a draft, and then winners like you would be on the front lines.

dontknowit · « **Reply #21 on:** November 30, 2006, 04:02:10 AM »

There are only losers in a war. Especially when you have to fight them on the other side of the world.

loco · « **Reply #22 on:** December 01, 2006, 05:29:09 AM »

tattzandmuscles,
Make sure you take one of these with you too

barnabas · « **Reply #23 on:** December 01, 2006, 06:18:33 PM »

Quote from: dontknowit on November 30, 2006, 04:02:10 AM

There are only losers in a war. Especially when you have to fight them on the other side of the world.

What kind of ignorant ass statement is that? You punk motherf'r! Try talking that to a vet when he's in your face. I bet you won't be so outspoken then big guy.

darksol · « **Reply #24 on:** December 02, 2006, 12:19:08 AM »

no shit, as long as we are fighting them on their turf, I feel we are not the biggest looser. But honestly we do need to pull out. We shouldn't be fighting their civil war for them.