23 years old time to stick with it!

tweak222
tweak222 Posts: 40
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I have aspirations to enlist into the United States Marine Corps and with that big decision comes physical responsibilities. I have to be able to do 5 pull-ups and 50+ crunches in 2 minutes. I also need to be able to run 1.5miles in under 13:30. Today I'm going to start P90X. I'm at 1 pull-up and probably around 40 crunches. I weigh 216lbs looking to get back down to 165lbs. I have to get in to shape because I could be in recruit training by the end of the year. I'm going to attempt to use myfitnesspal to stay on top of my diet and exercise! :) Wish me luck and motivation!

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  • jessicathomas15
    jessicathomas15 Posts: 46
    Great goal! You seem really motivated - good attitude! Stick with it I'm sure you can get there! :)
  • RachelSRoach1
    RachelSRoach1 Posts: 435 Member
    No luck needed! If you stick to it, you will get there... you can do it!!
  • stanvoodoo
    stanvoodoo Posts: 1,023 Member
    I wish you all the luck in the world.

    My son just finished 8 years in the Corp!!

    Semper Fi!!!

    Get it done recruit!!!
  • tweak222
    tweak222 Posts: 40
    Thanks! I've lost the weight before about 2 years ago so I know I can do it! I just let my ITBS injury get the best of me and gained the weight back but now it is time to get my life back on track! :) I'm pretty excited about it this time since I have learned to run properly without aggravating my IT Band. I ran 1.5 miles today a 9:33 min/mile avg. pace. First mile was 9:16 but the end slowed down a bit. And I finished at 14:30. I've got a lot of work ahead and if I stick to my diet and keep my P90X going I'll get there in no time! I just plan on getting more involved in the MFP community to facilitate a healthy support structure and some conviction to stick to it.
  • PattyJane167
    PattyJane167 Posts: 94 Member
    You got this!! I am behind ya now and when you serve our country!!
  • tweak222
    tweak222 Posts: 40
    Thanks everyone again! I love how supportive the community here is since we are all in this together! :) Anyone feel free to add me!

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