3 hots and a cot

**man_myth_legend** · 02-25-2007, 07:21 PM

From reading all these different fitness forums, I gather that eating 3 squares a day is pretty much out for favor of 5+ small, nutrient specific meals. Is it possible to burn fat and build muscle with 3 healthy meals a day. The reason I ask is Im a junior enlisted in the Army, and anyone whos served knows that means you live in the barracks and eat in the DFAC.Sure, we're allowed to have food in our rooms, but my room doesnt have a working fridge or microwave, so Im kind of forced to eat in the chow hall, and its open 3 time a day. period. I always try to get the leanest meat they have, as well as cooked veggies and a salad and try to keep carbs low, no desserts, and no fried foods like hamburgers, hot dogs, and fries. Should I supplement my meals with nonperishables like jerky and peanut butter before breakfast and after dinner, or just stick with what Uncle Sam seems to think I need?

**MuscleHead320lb** · 02-25-2007, 07:25 PM

EAT!!!! you gotta eat to grow.

You gotta eat to lose fat too.

Keep eating clean and every 2-3 hours if possible.

**abstrack** · 02-25-2007, 07:27 PM

stick like and extra plate in your pocket, LOL

Couple of extra hamburgers or sliced meat in the pcoket wont hurt.

**MuscleHead320lb** · 02-25-2007, 08:13 PM

Originally Posted by abstrack

stick like and extra plate in your pocket, LOL

Couple of extra hamburgers or sliced meat in the pcoket wont hurt.

You could even put some gallon size ziplock bags in all of your BDU pockets. Load each baggie up, i.e. mashed potatoes, green beans, brocolli, hamburger, chicken tits, rice, etc)

**sock** · 02-25-2007, 08:17 PM

3 hots and a cot - I thought you were lookin at jail time! LOL - that'll probably make you lose weight.

**MuscleHead320lb** · 02-26-2007, 07:40 AM

from previous "experience", if jail is involved....get a job in the kitchen (tons of food)

**zodiac666** · 02-26-2007, 08:24 AM

buy a hot plate (if you're not allowed, buy it anyway) and a mini fridge for your room. you really need to eat more than just what the Army feeds you.

**MFT81** · 02-26-2007, 02:35 PM

Originally Posted by man_myth_legend

From reading all these different fitness forums, I gather that eating 3 squares a day is pretty much out for favor of 5+ small, nutrient specific meals. Is it possible to burn fat and build muscle with 3 healthy meals a day. The reason I ask is Im a junior enlisted in the Army, and anyone whos served knows that means you live in the barracks and eat in the DFAC.Sure, we're allowed to have food in our rooms, but my room doesnt have a working fridge or microwave, so Im kind of forced to eat in the chow hall, and its open 3 time a day. period. I always try to get the leanest meat they have, as well as cooked veggies and a salad and try to keep carbs low, no desserts, and no fried foods like hamburgers, hot dogs, and fries. Should I supplement my meals with nonperishables like jerky and peanut butter before breakfast and after dinner, or just stick with what Uncle Sam seems to think I need?

Get your supply sgt to issue you a new one! Or BUY ONE!!!!! Stop making excuses START EATING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!