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[dilligaf13]

Hey everyone, my name is Diane... i am a 20 year old female who recently decided to go for my dream of becoming a sailor. i have always been really into the military and the life of those who serve but never thought i could join that community because of my weight struggles. I have a few setbacks that make it really hard for me to lose weight so i kinda gave up on myself for a while there. Ive gotten myself back on track... i have (to date) lost 108 pounds buuuut i still have about another 80-100 to lose. currently i am 5'5" and weigh 243 pounds. I want to go speak to a recruiter but i dont want him to look at me and automatically count me out because i am overweight. i have been bustin my butt every day making sure i eat healthy and work out EVERY DAY regardless of how sore or tired i may be.

i would appreciate any and all advice from everyone. i joined this site because it looks like everyone here is very supportive and tries to stick together (just like true sailors!) and i love that!!

thank you in advance for anything you guys have to say.

-Diane

[KYmom]

I say keep up the good work on losing that weight then when you almost reach your goal go see that recruiter.

[Fubarjonny]

here's a tip for you from this book I bought called "The Ultimate Basic Training Guidebook"

"Have you ever wondered why soldiers in the armed forces work out so early in the morning? One reason is that if you workout before breakfast, your body uses stored fat as fuel instead of carbs. Thus, you burn more fat by working out before breakfrest!"

[dilligaf13]

here's a tip for you from this book I bought called "The Ultimate Basic Training Guidebook"

"Have you ever wondered why soldiers in the armed forces work out so early in the morning? One reason is that if you workout before breakfast, your body uses stored fat as fuel instead of carbs. Thus, you burn more fat by working out before breakfrest!"

wow thank you thats actually really good advice.... where did you buy that book? ive been looking for a good book to buy too that'll help me out a bit.

Thanks!

[MacSteve]

keep goin! Once you get to your target weight go see a recruiter.
Sounds like you're doin a great job. Stay motivated!

[sweetmtn]

Great job on the weight loss so far! WHOO HOOO for you..keep it up and you will be there in no time!

[xsarge523]

Hi. my name is Melissa. I am a 20 year old female recruit as well. I leave for RTC October 26th, 2009. I had less than three weeks to prepare, after MEPS, and recieving my job. I was wondering if anyone had any information on MA A-school. I have read everything I can about Boot Camp, and I think that is something that you can never read enough on to know what it will actually be like, but I would love to hear some information on A-school. Also, how does liberty work, after you arrive at A-school.

Thanks for anything you guys can say...
-Melissa

[justjared]

wow thank you thats actually really good advice.... where did you buy that book? ive been looking for a good book to buy too that'll help me out a bit.

Thanks!

hey keep it up! remember the biggest thing is your mental edge, your body can always keep going further then you think, at that point its up to your mind to keep you going. and always remember do 1 more! keep us updated!

Hooyah Navy. Go Navy beat Army.

[Jakenash]

I had a little weight to deal with before I enlisted. I looked up the PFA (Physical Fitness Assessments), printed out a coppy, and tried every day to get there. Some things were easy (push ups) some were hard (running, quit smoking if you do it already), but the navy gave me a great goal to push for. It also was something I could work towards every day with out worrying about injuring myself (like the weight lifting my buddy's on base have got me into). If you get yourself in the habit of pushing yourself a little bit every time you excercise, all the stuff you have to do in basic gets that much easier, and by the time your done, you'll have improved your health and appearence a tremendous amount. Don't give up. The opprotunity to join the worlds greatest NAVY is the best motivator in the world. When I finished battlestations, and they were blaring "Proud To Be An American" over the PA system, and my RDC handed me my NAVY Ballcap, I was able to look back at all those push-ups, sit ups, 8-counts, mountain climbers etc with the satisfaction of knowing that I never gave up on myself. Don't be afraid to talk to a recruiter now. They'll (usually) work with you and help you figure out a healthy way to PT and prepare yourself. THE SECRET IS TO STAY MOTIVATED!

Hooyah PT!!

P.S. don't forget to stretch and hydrate

[dilligaf13]

I had a little weight to deal with before I enlisted. I looked up the PFA (Physical Fitness Assessments), printed out a coppy, and tried every day to get there. Some things were easy (push ups) some were hard (running, quit smoking if you do it already), but the navy gave me a great goal to push for. It also was something I could work towards every day with out worrying about injuring myself (like the weight lifting my buddy's on base have got me into). If you get yourself in the habit of pushing yourself a little bit every time you excercise, all the stuff you have to do in basic gets that much easier, and by the time your done, you'll have improved your health and appearence a tremendous amount. Don't give up. The opprotunity to join the worlds greatest NAVY is the best motivator in the world. When I finished battlestations, and they were blaring "Proud To Be An American" over the PA system, and my RDC handed me my NAVY Ballcap, I was able to look back at all those push-ups, sit ups, 8-counts, mountain climbers etc with the satisfaction of knowing that I never gave up on myself. Don't be afraid to talk to a recruiter now. They'll (usually) work with you and help you figure out a healthy way to PT and prepare yourself. THE SECRET IS TO STAY MOTIVATED!

Hooyah PT!!

P.S. don't forget to stretch and hydrate



Thank you! I am definitely staying motivated because i know that going into the Navy is exactly what I want for myself. I know i can do it and i will. Its tough and there are times where i wanna cheat a little bit but i dont because cutting corners wont get me my sailors title. Thank you so much for the motivational comment... u really have no idea how much it means :)

[biscuit]

Hey there!
Keep going strong! You have all of us here rooting you on, we're in your corner! As Jake said, knowing you want to join the best Navy in the world is one of the greatest motivators. I wish you the best and hope you keep yourself in greatest spirits, you know you'll get there and we do, too!