Joining the Marines and need help.

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  • SergeantSausage
    SergeantSausage Posts: 1,673 Member
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    Lose weight.

    Gain muscle.

    Choose ONE.

    We (mere mortals) can't do both at the same time.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,867 Member
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    deleonjoshua wrote: »
    I'm kinda new to this but, I am joining the marines come July and I am looking to lose weight but also get muscle. I am 5'9" and weigh about 180lbs. I'm on the "chubby-ish" side but I am also active. I work about 30hrs. a week and play soccer every weekend. How could I go about losing weight but gaining muscle? I've been thinking about using protein powder/shakes. & I also am going to join a gym. Tips?

    focus on losing fat, you can't really do both simultaneously. I am a former Marine...start working on the things you will need to do in boot camp...i.e. focus on running, push-ups, sit-ups, and pull-ups....more running, and more push-ups...and more running...and more push-ups...and throw in a few more pull-ups and sit-ups in there for good measure...and more push-ups and more running.
  • emodavis
    emodavis Posts: 44 Member
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    Former Air Force (and aircrew, so doubly not taken seriously re:exercise) but I'm a weighted vest and medicine ball kind of girl for running and weight loss.

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