I'm almost in the Army!

Kcline14
Kcline14 Posts: 6 Member
edited November 21 in Success Stories
hello! My name is Katelyn and one day, sittin in class my senior year of high school, I decided I wanted to join the army. Odd timing I suppose, BUT the only problem I had was I needed to lose 105lbs. Now that I'm nearly 90lbs down and once inch away (from my hips) of joining I would like to share my motivation and success with others!

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  • Kcline14
    Kcline14 Posts: 6 Member
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  • _incogNEATo_
    _incogNEATo_ Posts: 4,537 Member
    Congrats young lady. Thank you for your willingness to serve, and I hope you find future success!
  • TheChangeIsNow
    TheChangeIsNow Posts: 48 Member
    Congrats to you! Great determination to get where you wanted. Wishing you the best. Thanks for serving (soon)!
  • jnord8729
    jnord8729 Posts: 234 Member
    Good job! I hope you can join soon!
  • tretoptreece
    tretoptreece Posts: 425 Member
    Army strong!!! You go girl! Looking beautiful!
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    WOOT WOOT! Excellent!
  • Reema_capricorn
    Reema_capricorn Posts: 1,032 Member
    amazing progress!
  • anewstart1011
    anewstart1011 Posts: 72 Member
    awesome
  • renitamcphrsn14
    renitamcphrsn14 Posts: 47 Member
    Awesome!
  • Kcline14
    Kcline14 Posts: 6 Member
    Thank you everyone!!! :)
  • thereshegoesagain
    thereshegoesagain Posts: 1,056 Member
    You are AWESOME in so many ways!
  • brianpperkins
    brianpperkins Posts: 6,124 Member
    Congrats.

    One thing to remember ... most people that lose a lot of weight just to enter end up on the weight control program. Enlisting isn't the endpoint ... it is just the beginning.
  • TeenageDream1369
    TeenageDream1369 Posts: 40 Member
    You. Look. Gorgeous.

    You're glowing in the second picture, with and without the lighting.
    I don't even know you and I'm proud! Good luck, love!
  • SusanUW83
    SusanUW83 Posts: 152 Member
    Great job. I retired from the Navy after 25 years. I hate to rain on your parade but completely agree with brianperkins -- if you tend to gain weight you'll be constantly frustrated by the standards. You need to make "watch your calories, watch your portion size and maintain your fitness" a lifestyle change. Most time you wont get time during the day to workout (some units might, but most don't) you need to make time before or after work -- use it as your "me" time to decompress.
  • brianpperkins
    brianpperkins Posts: 6,124 Member
    http://www.armytimes.com/story/military/careers/army/2015/06/29/dan-dailey-pushes-black-socks-headphones-pt/29290285/

    SMA Dailey is a PT freak ... he expects Soldiers to be in shape and within body fat standards.
  • DansLeSucre
    DansLeSucre Posts: 14 Member
    Katelyn, you look awesome! Yeah! Way to go. Thanks for sharing your inspiration. And best of luck with enlistment!
  • decotterell
    decotterell Posts: 47 Member
    Great job and your motivation should inspire others. As a Veteran, thanks now for your desire to serve.
  • 33Chief
    33Chief Posts: 106 Member
    edited July 2015
    The Army hates overweight people. That's just a fact. Once you get in, make sure you keep it off. Good luck to ya!!
  • patricksalazar0123
    patricksalazar0123 Posts: 29 Member
    One of the Marines in my unit lost 80 pounds just to enlist. I know for a fact that it's possible if you put your mind to it.
  • thomasbeauty
    thomasbeauty Posts: 1 Member
    Hi there. I did the same thing as you when I was your age. I lost about 15 lbs and served for 8 years. Without the weightless I couldn't have enlisted. I hope you stay successful.
  • Kcline14
    Kcline14 Posts: 6 Member
    I've maintained this weight loss for a little over a year. I fully intent to keep it off for a lifetime as I know how it feels to be so overweight, and I finally know how it feels to be healthy! It's like a light switch has turned on and I couldn't feel better!! Thank you all for all the extra motivation!!
  • Angiefit4life
    Angiefit4life Posts: 210 Member
    Awesome! My son is currently in Army boot camp this summer and my husband has been serving for over 15 years in the Air Force! I'm totally proud of you and greatly appreciate your willingness to serve!
  • z304
    z304 Posts: 84 Member
    Congrats on your accomplishment!
  • jfp420
    jfp420 Posts: 186 Member
    Congratulations! You look great and should be so proud. I hope you achieve all of you goals. Thanks ( in advance ) for serving our country; )

  • GaleHawkins
    GaleHawkins Posts: 8,159 Member
    Great success story and I know you will soon be there. Joining the Navy 42 years ago was the best move of my life as I look back but did not know that at the time.
  • briannadunn
    briannadunn Posts: 841 Member
    Great Job and thank you for serving. Good Luck and God bless.
  • kz_dc
    kz_dc Posts: 23 Member
    Good for you. You have such a great goal and look terrific!
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