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I saw it happen to a lot of my colleagues. Sure, many were educated, learned professionals, but there were just as many in the business because they looked good with their shirts off. Shredded glutes, ripped obliques, rectus abdominis muscles so cut that you could insert a quarter between each muscle. “He looks diesel; he must know what he’s talking about.” Turns out a lot of them didn’t, at least when it came to having a body that helps you survive the living dead rather than attract a mate.
There was this one trainer I knew from my gym—Billy. Everyone called him “Mr. Anatomy” because he looked like one of those science posters that display all the muscles on the body. I lost touch with him after the initial outbreaks. Then, by sheer coincidence, I saw him in the infirmary of a rescue station months afterward. Stroke of luck that I recognized him, really, because he barely looked like the man I knew. Billy wasn’t infected, but he didn’t look much better than a lot of those things. He must’ve lost a quarter of his body weight and was suffering from rhabdomyolysis, where the muscle breaks down so fast that the kidneys start failing. His hospital gown hung from his shoulders like it was on a wire hanger.
To be fair, no one could have expected or planned for something like this; instead of dialing up for takeout or passing through the drive-through, now we all have to work for our food. We’ve returned to being a hunter-gatherer society. People also realize that you damn well better have some meat on your bones. Because now, we’re not the only ones out there hunting.
—Jim, Personal Trainer, Los Angeles, CA
    Diet warrants only the briefest of discussions. This is because during a zombie outbreak, you will most likely not have the luxury of eating properly. Depending on the length of infestation and availability of supplies in your region, you may not be able to consume a balanced diet for very long, and may soon be eating for survival, not balanced nutrition. This is particularly true if commerce and commercial shipping are disrupted as a result of the rising number of walking dead.
    During instances of minor infestation, your pantry supplies hopefully can sustain you with an adequate quantity of carbohydrates, proteins, and calories. One food item that may be beneficial to store in quantity is a high-calorie nutrition bar. Typically eaten by endurance athletes, mountain climbers, and soldiers, these nutrient-dense bars supply vitamins, minerals, and calories for active individuals. Food purists may argue that this type of product is merely a highly processed, glorified candy bar. Although this may be true of some brands, many are nutritionally complex and, more important, conveniently portable, a beneficial asset should you have to quickly abandon your fortification with your food supply in tow.
    During a modest undead epidemic, you should consume a normal quantity of food as long as you possibly can while monitoring your overall food supply. Do not ration yourself too strictly, particularly at the outset of an infestation. Remember, your body will need to expend a considerable amount of energy to sustain your muscle mass and endurance while you are fending off attackers, reinforcing your stronghold, and evacuating the area if necessary. In fact, it is to your advantage if you carry a few added pounds on your frame, which your body can use as stored energy if supplies run low. Without an adequate amount of fat on the body and minimal food intake, your system will burn the only energy source available—muscle mass, leaving you weaker and more vulnerable. This is especially dangerous for the ectocombatant body type. Although it may be attractive during peacetime, an extremely low body fat level and a “ripped” physique during a zombie attack could potentially cost you your life. This does not, however, give you an excuse to overindulge in order to shore up your fat reserves. An unconditioned,