Any military members on here?

Ashiieepuff
Ashiieepuff Posts: 90
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I've just officially enlisted with the US Army, and I'm now mainly focused on trying to acclimate myself to a regimented eating and workout schedule that will be similar to basic training so that I don't go I to complete shock and die.

I'm currently 130 pounds, at 5'3 with 19% body fat. I am not overweight, but I do want to get leaner (and meaner). How did any of you prepare yourself for basic training, how to you find the will go cut out bad habits (snacking is my biggest one), and how do you work on building endurance with running?

Any tips would be appreciated.

Also feel free to add me! Thanks!

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  • brittanybaby87
    brittanybaby87 Posts: 17 Member
    Hello!

    I am currently serving in the US Army and stationed in Germany. I would like to answer a few of your questions:

    1) You seem to be quite lean already @ 19% body fat
    2) to get ready for basic work on your push-up form, sit-up form and running 2miles in under 17 minutes.
    3) to build endurance vary your run training. Incorporate High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) with long (longer than 2 mi) distance training.
    4) stay positive! even when the Drill Sergeants are in your face!

    Best of luck to you!

    Brittany

    ETA: It doesn't matter if you are snacker now lol you will only eat when told to do so by your Drill Sergeants
  • mtnhiker1
    mtnhiker1 Posts: 114 Member
    Retired Army here. As far as acclimating to "Army" life, this is as much (if not more) mental than physical. Best advice I can give before going into the army (physically) get used to running. Mentally, it is a mindset.
  • ksavy
    ksavy Posts: 271 Member
    Air Force here, not Army... Although I have been stationed with them before. I know they seem to do more group workouts then Air Force people so having a base line of fitness should not be that bad just watch what you eat. If you are single you will eat in the chow hall so just try and pick the healthier options.

    Being prepared for any type of basic military training requires learning to enjoy running and knowing that you will be yelled at. Attention to detail is a big thing that gets drilled into your head.

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