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Lance corporal grills steaks aboard amphibious assault ship.
How Much Protein?

Depending upon who you listen to, you'll get different answers regarding how much protein you should consume in order to...

Lance Cpl. Alex Bosma, a helicopter mechanic with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 24 and native of Seattle, grabs a plate of fruit during breakfast (Cpl. James A. Sauter/U.S. Marine Corps photo)
Ask Stew: How to Earn Your Food

These basic guidelines can help you move more, eat less and feel better about your training, even when working all day.

Eating low-fat foods, fruits and vegetables are key components of a healthy diet.
The 'Get Lean' Diet

The nutritionist who helped me with this diet is also a body builder who knows how to trim the fat off every area of your...

153rd Airlift Wing leaders serve holiday meal in Wyoming.
How to Lose Weight During the Holiday Season

Stew Smith, Military.com's tactical fitness expert, gives his top tips on how to lose weight (or not gain) during the holiday...

Eating healthier foods and portion control are two keys to losing weight.
Ask Stew — Work Hard with No Weight Loss

Even if you are highly active with a manual labor job, it can be difficult to lose that stubborn 10-15 pounds that lingers...

The effects of alcohol on fitness training
Ask Stew: Alcohol and Advanced Physical Training

Alcohol has a negative impact on aerobic performance as well as muscle recovery from resistance training.

What should you eat before a physical fitness test?
Tactical Fitness with Stew Smith: Meals Before PFT

Is it OK to eat before the physical fitness test? How long beforehand, and what should you eat? Stew Smith tells all.

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