Any other veterans?

smendoza929
smendoza929 Posts: 20 Member
in Motivation and Support
Back in 2009 I dropped about 70 pounds to join the military.
But since I got out last year I've almost put it all back on.

I want to get back in shape and looking for other people to help motivate each other :)

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  • jennycjenny
    jennycjenny Posts: 15 Member
    Hey there! I'm a Navy vet who used to be in fantastic shape through college and through my military service... transitioning into a 9-5 desk job and a more sedentary lifestyle here in the civilian world has packed on the pounds. Always looking for friends to stay motivated with :)
  • smendoza929
    smendoza929 Posts: 20 Member
    lol we are on the same boat then..
    It's easier to keep yourself in check with early wake up calls isn't it lol?
  • jmxxiiii
    jmxxiiii Posts: 231 Member
    Proud USAF veteran and striving to lose weight for ROTC while in college.
  • alan_huynh2000
    alan_huynh2000 Posts: 43 Member
    Army vet. So many veterans gain tons of weight after getting out. My personal opinion is the drastic change in exercise without modifying the diet. At least for us ground pounders. =)
  • stormbornkraken
    stormbornkraken Posts: 302 Member
    No service history here, just popping in to say - Thank you for your Service! <3
  • DINO1264
    DINO1264 Posts: 63 Member
    USMC vet. After joining MFP in the spring I am back to my "service weight" and working to maintain it.
  • smendoza929
    smendoza929 Posts: 20 Member
    That's the goal! Best weight I was at, was in Afghanistan. Most effective diet ever.
  • stuart160
    stuart160 Posts: 1,628 Member
    Navy Retired here and feel you're pain. Anyone can feel free to add me...
  • prettigirl01
    prettigirl01 Posts: 548 Member
    Not a vet either but I also wanted to say thank you very much for your service. We appreciate it!
  • teddy1bear1947
    teddy1bear1947 Posts: 1
    us army 1964-1970 disabled from vietnam war but still try to maintain some sort of protocol for health reasons.
  • bookworm_847
    bookworm_847 Posts: 1,903 Member
    I also am not a veteran, but want to thank you all for your service!
  • ddoerr57
    ddoerr57 Posts: 27 Member
    US Marine Corps, 1979-1999. I put on 5 lbs every year since retirement, and it stopped this year. On my way back to my Marine Corps "fighting weight" of 150 lbs. Thirty lbs to go. We are folks who can do ANYTHING with the right mindset. Never stop! Keep moving forward!! I know everyone has heard that before.
  • jnord8729
    jnord8729 Posts: 234 Member
    Army vet and gradually put on pounds (even though I switched from active to national guard). So I feel your pain!
  • mjterp
    mjterp Posts: 650 Member
    Just throwing in another heartfelt THANK YOU to all of you who have served (and are still).
    You are appreciated!
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  • sheepotato
    sheepotato Posts: 600 Member
    stormbornkraken wrote: »
    No service history here, just popping in to say - Thank you for your Service! <3

    This. I am not military but I wanted to give a big thank you to all of you who serve! (*)
  • Danilynn1975
    Danilynn1975 Posts: 294 Member
    US Navy veteran.

  • Tigg_er
    Tigg_er Posts: 22,001 Member
    US Air Force 23 Years. Now Retired.

    And a big Your Welcome to everyone who said Thanks.
    We dont go looking for it but is sure warms the heart to have someone say it.
  • luluinca
    luluinca Posts: 2,899 Member
    Another thank you here! My husband is a Vietnam Vet and I'm very proud of him and all of you as well.

    Wanted to add that my trainer is a former Marine.......and wow is he tough!
  • Tigg_er
    Tigg_er Posts: 22,001 Member
    teddy1bear1947 wrote: »
    us army 1964-1970 disabled from vietnam war but still try to maintain some sort of protocol for health reasons.

    A Snappy Salute to you Teddy Bear ! You Nam guys for sure got the short end of the stick in more ways then one.

    Stay Healthy Friend .
  • Out_of_Bubblegum
    Out_of_Bubblegum Posts: 2,220 Member
    Navy 1990-1994 here. Feel free to add me if looking for support.
  • sexymonicat
    sexymonicat Posts: 111
    ") feel free to add me . I am at 190 needing to drop 40 lbs.
  • sunnyj81
    sunnyj81 Posts: 61 Member
    Army NG 2006-2012 dealing with the unfortunate gain as well and hoping to reenlist again in the future. Feel free to add me anyone!
  • JazRos82
    JazRos82 Posts: 9 Member
    USMC 2000-2011 also trying to get back in boot camp/active duty shape. I got out of the Marine Corps when I was pregnant and due to high blood pressure and other pregnancy complications I was put on bed rest which helped my weight blow up. Once my son was born I basically lived in and out of the hospital for the first year because he has special needs and needed many surgeries....so I didn't have the time to work out or any thing like that. Now he is almost three and doing awesome...so it's time for mom to take care of herself!!
  • giwendy
    giwendy Posts: 1
    Currently have 17 years in with the Air NG in MO. After 2+ years of major fertility drugs, roller coaster emotions, a successful pregnancy to a bouncing baby boy (#2 for us) I'm facing being forced out due to pt failure. All failures have been either during fertility treatment time or the most recent was 6 Mon post having baby. TERRIFIED of not making it this time and my career is done. I would lose my retirement, insurance, my ANG family and honestly my sense of self and pride.

    Pulling out all the stops and working my butt off! (Hopefully literally!!!) When I leave the military I want it to be on my terms NOT THEIRS!!

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