Motivation: To join the U.S. Navy;

HopefulFutureSailor
HopefulFutureSailor Posts: 1
in Motivation and Support
I'm twenty years old and ready to do something more with my life. Something productive.
But the only thing is.. Gotta lose some weight before that's possible.
Right now I weigh 220 lbs.
Yikes!
I don't know how I let myself get to this point. But I'm ready to kick some butt.
This is what I want.

If there's anyone out there in the same position as me, or has been, feel free to comment and talk here. I'd love to hear from you!

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  • Pearsquared
    Pearsquared Posts: 1,656 Member
    I wish you the best in your weight loss and navy journey! I wasn't part of the Navy, but both of my parents and my grandfathers are navy veterans.
  • KatLifter
    KatLifter Posts: 1,314 Member
    I learned this from experience: the Navy does not consider a thong to be appropriate underwear. They will kick you out of your physical for wearing one. :noway:
  • skymel14
    skymel14 Posts: 31 Member
    I am currently in the Navy but having to leave due to my weight. Nevermind the fact that I can pass the PT test easily- I am just overweight. Oh well, it's still an honorable discharge.

    Now i am going to lose weight FOR ME, not FOR THE NAVY.
  • 77tes
    77tes Posts: 8,571 Member
    I have a friend who was on MFP for the same reason, but she is reporting to boot camp this week, so she can't give you any pointers. However, I believe there is a group for folks trying to get into the Navy or the service or something. Check out the groups.

    Good luck.:flowerforyou:
  • BGoodz22
    BGoodz22 Posts: 55 Member
    5 months ago I had the same motivation as you. I weighed more (263 lbs) with the goal of joining the Army's Intel core. I now am 214 lbs and still plugging away. Should be ready by end of summer for boot camp!

    Just curious: what made you choose the navy?
  • Sox90716
    Sox90716 Posts: 976 Member
    Outstanding! Keep that drive and determination burning!

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