I am trying to join the Army, I only have 45 left to lose.
I am hoping to go into the medical field. Its nice to see a group for this!

Grats Caroline!

Im gunning for Navy as well 97 lbs to lose though will hopefully hit that by next year.

I'm so excited for you all I definitely think we can do it as long as we work together to motivate, encourage and give constructive advice. I believe in you all!

I'm Jay, looking to become either a soldier or a sailor. Not sure if active or reserve. I want to be enlisted, gain some experience, then go to OCS. I'm 31, currently, but by the time I graduate college I will be nearly 34. I haven't determined which branch yet and I am looking to lose 104 lbs by January 2015 and become stupid ripped (t-shirts should just tear off me when I'm walking kinda stuff.)

Howdy.

Well, about the age thing. Back in the day, high school era, I took 4 years of AFJROTC (made cadet Chief Master Sergeant). Problem was, when I tried to enlist in the Air Force in the summer of 1999, well, I was told by an AF recruiter, that they were cutting back and weren't actively recruiting as much, or something something.

Bottom line. They didn't want me, so I didn't go.

I didn't try any other branches, like I probably should have then. I was just dead set on the Air Force back then.

For the moment, I am still researching either Army or Navy.

Soldier or Sailor, not sure which is better at the moment, but i'll keep looking into it.

My name is Melissa, and I'm trying to do everything in my power to enlist in the Army. I did 2 years JROTC while living in Germany and was on track to go into the Air Force Academy out of high school. I had the grades, recommendations, and paralyzing fear of failing the PT test, so I sat out the test and didn't try.

Flash forward to late January after half a lifetime of decisions...I needed to feel good about myself and I re-examined my first real failure in life, not joining the military. I'm an Army Brat, my sister was a Captain in the AF, my husband is a 9 year disabled combat vet; I know exactly what serving means. I turn 35 in May and officially become to old to enlist in any branch of the service. My short-term goal is to be on the way to BCT by the beginning of May.

I either had to lose 44# or 13% body fat in just over two months. I'm focusing on the body fat. Since January 26, I've lost 15# and 7-8% body fat. This translates out to approximately 4" from both my waist & hips, as well as 5" from my belly. Two more inches from both my waist & hips puts me in compliance with 1% to spare.

I work out a minimum of 13 hours a week, doing cardio sculpting & aqua zumba classes 3x week and water aerobics the other two days. Then I add swimming laps, Zombies 5k training, kettlebells, HIIT, and a 100 push-up challenge around my gym time.

I've had ZERO help/support/advice/encouragement from the Army recruiter, so I've stopped trying to talk to him. He's completely not interested in taking any time away from the pot smoking kids sitting in the office with their feet on the desk to help someone he sees as too old. I'm doing the best I can, and if I don't make it, it won't be because I didn't try this time.

My name is Jordan, and I have to lose 10 lbs by April 24 for the Coast Guard! Haha. We can do it. c:

hello I am Felicia,
I am an army brat and have decided to join the army as of four months ago!! So far I have lost 31 pounds and am 5'2. I just met tape with 32% body fat but need to loose a little more to make sure I meet the requirements at meps. I have only 16 pounds to meet weight requirements and work out every morning except Saturday and Sunday with a recruiter trying to help me drop the weight. Glad I have found this group....its good to know I'm not the only one!!

Yes, our recruiters here are awesome. Some are not. Being short sucks for the weight. But if your motivated it will happen I am going to meps in two weeks. If you ever want to talk about it add me yesynena1. Motivation is key and everyone has it just have to get it out and keep it out it has taken me months going on 6 months now and im finally there. You will get there, twenty pounds is nothing you got this and congratulations on the 40lbs lost way to go. Good luck to you.

Well we meet Monday through Friday 6 am Mondays we run Tuesdays we lift weights do abs and squats, in cadence style wed. we do short distance running along with lunges more squats and box jumps. Thursday we do more abs pushups over head clappers and more stuff he just thinks of and Fridays we run again. Then I also go to the gym after work for like 30 mins to an hour of cardio. I have been working the whole time. Havent lost motivation cause my results keep me motivated just did a pt test last night and ran my 2 mile in 18:32 situps was 77 and pushups was 32. In the beginning those were all horrible couldn't even run it in 25 mins. I go to meps in the beginning of june. You will be there soon enough just stayed motivated and get it done. Its hard but well worth it.

Hi all! Glad to see a whole bunch of goal-oriented women (not excluding men) in this journey! I have just reached my body fat / weight requirement for the Navy and am set to head to MEPS on June 10! Anyone feel free to add me! I am hoping for the intelligence linguist position if not, anything in intel would make me happy.

Since January I have lost a total of 40lbs. I did enlist in the Navy two years ago and recieved a ship out date but was voluntarily discharged before leaving for bootcamp over a stupid quarrel with my recruiter but now I am back with a better recruiter and am FINALLY ready to leave.

Hey everyone I'm new to this group I'm 24yo 5.10 and 230lb. I need to at least drop down to 200lb to actually thrive, and not just get by in the USMC boot camp. I give myself 3mouths to drop the weight and build up my cardio. Already talked to a recruiter, he wanted me to sign the paper work but I didn't feel comfortable knowing I was ridiculously out of shape.

Well I just want to say good luck to everyone. It is so possible. I went from 190 now im 140 I met weight down at meps, and am leaving for basic august 18 to fort lenardwood. This group has helped me met some really great people and want to say thanks to all the support and help along the way. Just remember your dreams can become a reality with determination and focus, and support lol. Good luck to everyone and I am here until august if anyone needs any advice or just want to talk about what they are currently going through!!!

Congratulations everyone and to those who are well on their way!

Well I've finally met military requirements and have finally enlisted in the Navy.

I leave for bootcamp August 5th!

I am aiming for the Army. I would like my MOS to be something with cooking. As soon as i tell people that i get one of those, " you want to do what???" looks. They all say if i want to be a cook to just open my own resturant type deal. Most of y freinds don't know i want to do this. The few i told said it was stupid to be a cook. I wanted to punch them in the faces. I have 80lbs left to shed. It helps that i am walking everywhere.