I've let it go for too long! No more excuses!

OlySteve68

I'm a 20 year Army vet with some significant injuries. I've made excuses for the last 4 years as to why I can't get back into shape. The injuries prevent certain activities but that's no excuse to let myself go. I'll never be my old 205# w/ 7% bf but I WILL get back under 200# and get this bf percentage back to a respectable level. I started this journey back at 225# and my short term goal is sub 200# at 2# per week loss.

suruda

Welcome to MFP...look forward to following your journey!

aflane

Welcome to MFP! You've got the right mindset to succeed. Just remember two things... go slow and steady, developing new, good habits; and every old injury can be worked around.

For example, I have 30 yr old lower back injury, I can't lift weights over my head or do squats (weight on shoulders) without detrimental spine compression. So, I bench press instead. By concentrating on my form, I can control the exercises and thereby avoid irritating the old injuries (there are several).

willkruck

Hello there, I know the struggles of being a Veteran. Our daily routine of doing PT 5 days a week and the physical demands of our jobs. You have one body, so we need to take care of it. Getting back into a workout routine is the hard part once you make it a part of your daily routine it becomes second nature. Proud of you in recognizing that you need to do something about your body. Eat right and workout regularly make it a lifestyle and have fun with your excerise. Change it up once and a while, I could go on for days but I have already said to much. Let know how things are working out for you.

OlySteve68

Thank you all for the encouraging words! I'm only a few days into this lifestyle change but I will exceed the goals I've set for myself.