How much weight can you expect to lose at NTC in July/August as an 11B? I'm a competitive strength athlete and would like to maintain mass?

2018-02-08T09:22:41-05:00

I'm a competitive strength athlete and would like to maintain mass and protect my strength as best as possible. I have a contest in June so I will be fairly lean.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 8 at 2018 9:33 AM

2018-02-08T09:33:31-05:00

This really will depend on how much/hard you work in relation to how much water you're drinking and how often you are eating. When I was stationed there with OPFOR, I would say the average weight loss was probably 3-5 pounds. But then, OPFOR wasn't in the box as long as BLUFOR was. And that was 20 years ago.

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 8 at 2018 11:17 AM

2018-02-08T11:17:06-05:00

You can expect to lose around 10-15 pounds with how little you will eat and how much work you will do. We would do strength exercises with ammo cans to maintain fitness standards

Response by SSG Brian L. made Feb 8 at 2018 12:08 PM

2018-02-08T12:08:39-05:00

way too many variables.... totally a personal question...what is your metabolism like? what is your mission set? will you leave the truck? do you have excess mre's? just to get started.... but seriously man mission first... mission, men, you.... as an NCO and a Soldier that should be your mentality

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 8 at 2018 12:26 PM

2018-02-08T12:26:49-05:00

There are plenty of folks that don't eat all of their MREs. I bet you can supplement your intake with these extra tasty portions.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 8 at 2018 7:41 PM

2018-02-08T19:41:14-05:00

I went to NTC last August/September and lost about 10 pounds. I was typically eating an MRE and a half a day.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 9 at 2018 5:53 PM

2018-02-09T17:53:04-05:00

I would imagine a lot. it gets hot and you are a grunt so....