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Deployed to Iraq/Afghanistan?

hollers2 Posts: 91 Joined: 2005/02/25	2005/03/15, 09:47 PM Just wanting to see who else is in this nasty little desert country called Iraq, and who is trying to keep fit. Or, if anyone has been there and done that, got the stupid patch, I'd also like you to give a shout out. Maybe we could swap stories or brag on who's unit is better. ALSO-Meals definitely aren't tailored to our needs, and I work night shift (biggest meal is breakfast) so I want to see if I can implement some changes. I'm only getting about 2,000 c/day and around 175g protein/day WITH a supplement powder. A breakfast 'steak' is prety much the main protein in my diet and I eat one/day. I am on my last tuna can, and will not get some for quite a while. I'd love advice from anyone that's been here or knows another READILY AVAILABLE alternative. Or if you've got a really good workout system or motivation. I just want to see if there's something I could improve on. Even if you're not military or ever been stuck in a place like this and have advice, send it! As always-Thanks! -------------- Josh Hollers hollers2@freetrainers.com -We get out of life what we put into it. Be thankful we\'ve been given alot more than we deserve.
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2005/03/15, 09:51 PM Can I ship you some Tuna???! Good luck and keep up the good work. -------------- Scales are for dead weight: We are not dead yet! Still trying to find out how to do the Hollywood Free Press. Ivan carivan@freetrainers.com Montreal Canada
hollers2 Posts: 91 Joined: 2005/02/25	2005/03/16, 06:37 PM HAH! If you truly want to, I'm not by any means against you not sending any! But also, I'm not asking for any handouts. Maybe we could make some sort of quid pro quo deal? What do you think? I really even appreciate the offer, cause it's support either way. Which, by the way, thanks to you and BB1Fit for the supportive posts. It's good to hear. I can't say enough how this site has literally changed my life. You and the other moderators are knowledgeable and positive-minded. You guys freakin rock! -------------- Josh Hollers hollers2@freetrainers.com -We get out of life what we put into it. Be thankful we\'ve been given alot more than we deserve.
bigandrew Posts: 5,146 Joined: 2002/10/21	2005/03/16, 08:19 PM just keep up the work man, the mind is a powerful thing, and if your determined with training, your body will find a way to keep your hard earned muscle around. -------------- \" The only true eye, is your minds eye\"- plato
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2005/03/16, 10:07 PM I wonder if the Tuna would pass through customs and actually get to you? Do you recieve packages from home? -------------- Scales are for dead weight: We are not dead yet! Still trying to find out how to do the Hollywood Free Press. Ivan carivan@freetrainers.com Montreal Canada
RandomGirl Posts: 227 Joined: 2005/02/25	2005/03/17, 11:21 AM Tuna could make it to him =) I find that the foil pkg's by Starkist are lighter and easier/cheaper to mail. My husband's in Iraq with 3rd Battalion 4th Marines. I showed him this site a couple weeks ago an he joined. IMG47 , that's his "name" here, but he doesn't have alot of "down time" and so he's not very active online.. He has been buying protein supplements too, but complains of having the same dietary problems/needs that you have. He doesn't care for eating nuts, altho I have mailed those to him in the past Good looking out, and definately the upmost respect and best wishes to you.
hollers2 Posts: 91 Joined: 2005/02/25	2005/03/19, 07:11 PM RandomGirl, give your husband an oorahh from a former Marine. I'm lucky enough to have internet at a very 'convenient' place where I work, but unlucky enough to be stuck in a Staff Head Quarters position. :angry: So the internet and the gym are like a desert oasis. Carivan, if you want, I'm sure there's stuff over here I can get you, and I'd definitely appreiciate the protein supplements, no matter what form they're in! Salmon, Tuna or whatever! Iraqis seem to like goat and sweet tea more than protein. I'll take the tuna... -------------- Josh Hollers hollers2@freetrainers.com -We get out of life what we put into it. Be thankful we\'ve been given alot more than we deserve.
RandomGirl Posts: 227 Joined: 2005/02/25	2005/03/20, 04:01 PM Will do, Sir. Once a Marine, always a Marine
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2005/03/20, 07:51 PM Email me your co-ordinates and I will send you a some packets. It would be my pleasure. -------------- Scales are for dead weight: We are not dead yet! Still trying to find out how to do the Hollywood Free Press. Ivan carivan@freetrainers.com Montreal Canada
hollers2 Posts: 91 Joined: 2005/02/25	2005/03/20, 08:34 PM Let me know if ya got it! -------------- Josh Hollers hollers2@freetrainers.com -We get out of life what we put into it. Be thankful we\'ve been given alot more than we deserve.
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2005/03/20, 11:29 PM Sure did, and about the PT questions, I will send you an Email tomorrow. -------------- Scales are for dead weight: We are not dead yet! Still trying to find out how to do the Hollywood Free Press. Ivan carivan@freetrainers.com Montreal Canada