As a third-generation military veteran, I have seen my fair share of service members performing their duties under volatile, emotionally-charged, extreme circumstances. I’ve heard stories from brave men and women in situations that most of us would only see in movies or hear about on the news. Even in my own family, there are tales [...]

It should come as no surprise that staying as far away from illegal drugs as possible should be a top priority for any Navy SEAL. Besides the legal implications of illegal drugs, they can harm the body in very fundamental ways and this will not help any Navy SEAL with being at their physical and mental prime. If you’ve considered the possibility about joining the Navy SEALs, it should go without saying that avoiding all types of drugs will be absolutely essential.

You know that, in order to be a Navy SEAL, you need to have a well-toned body that can perform under the most strenuous circumstances. This means that you need to dedicate your time to getting your body into the top physical shape that you can manage, which is going to require a great deal of working out as well as the proper diet. What may be surprising to you is the fact that you need to eat more carbohydrates than protein for this to successfully happen.

When preparing for BUD/S Training many hopefuls begin to exercise non-stop. Many of them will discover rigorous work-out programs online and will immediately begin to prepare themselves physically for their Navy SEAL training. However, many of these hopeful Navy SEAL candidates will make some very crucial mistakes during this pre BUD/S Training preparation.

When preparing for BUD/S Training there is no denying the fact that you must prepare yourself mentally and physically. Most recruits will undergo a major change in the way that they work-out. They will adhere to a strict training program in which they prepare themselves for the rigorous physical hell they will experience during BUD/S Training. This includes exercising, dieting, and omitting things such as tobacco, alcohol, and drugs from their lifestyle.

Richard Machowicz is a body-builder and ex-Navy SEAL who is widely known for his unique and challenging muscle building exercising program. Additionally, he is the author of the exceptional motivational novel: Unleashing The Warrior Within. As a Navy SEAL Machowicz pushed his body to the limits and learned what works and what doesn’t work when it comes to building muscle tone and living a healthy lifestyle.