Fat USMC Veteran

iwassk
iwassk Posts: 15 Member
in Introduce Yourself
Hey all

Like the title says, I feel like I am fat.

Combination of major depressive disorder (and associated pills), poor diet (Diet coke anyone?!), lack of energy, getting medically retired from USMC, new job (woohoo!).. = I am 5'7ish and 205lbs.

About me: I am a need a reward type person. If I say, if I lose 2lbs this week for a $20 prize, I will do it.

I am looking for people to "friend" who are either Veterans (can you speak "Marine") or supporters of Veterans.

Thanks for reading!

Semper Fi!

-Pete

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  • iwassk
    iwassk Posts: 15 Member
    No one?!

    Frustrating...
  • lithezebra
    lithezebra Posts: 3,670 Member
    Congrats on the new job, Pete! You were in shape for the Marines and you can get back into shape.

    (I'm a reward junkie. Exercise has become its own reward for me, but if I eat right, I give myself prizes).
  • nancybuss
    nancybuss Posts: 1,461 Member
    Welcome!
    Thanks for serving.
    Congrats on the new job!
    What are your favorite workouts?
  • 2011rocket3touring
    2011rocket3touring Posts: 1,346 Member
    Air Force vet. More overweight than you, but making progress.
    You are a Marine; so if an Air Force guy can do this, you can do it in your sleep.
    Thank you for your service Pete.
  • iwassk
    iwassk Posts: 15 Member
    My favorite workouts is a good run with music.

    I like a lot of sports too.

    My favorite exercise machine is the elliptical.
  • iwassk
    iwassk Posts: 15 Member
    edited June 2016
    @2011rocket3touring:

    Aim High!!

    right?!
  • iwassk
    iwassk Posts: 15 Member
    Any veterans of any service?!

    Looking for OIF/OEF friends too...

    Iraq and Afghanistan were, um.. good times!!
  • skinnyminikendra
    skinnyminikendra Posts: 187 Member
    Oorah!

    I wasn't in the military (not for lack of trying, bad shoulders) but I have many a friend that are/have been and my step dad and a lot of family friends were.

    If I fit enough of your criteria, feel free to add.

    Semper Fidelis
  • 2011rocket3touring
    2011rocket3touring Posts: 1,346 Member
    iwassk wrote: »
    My favorite workouts is a good run with music....

    A little hard core for me. :)
    My fav exercise time is mornings on the treadmill where I watch TV on my iPad... GUILT FREE!
  • pondee629
    pondee629 Posts: 2,469 Member
    " I am a need a reward type person. If I say, if I lose 2lbs this week for a $20 prize, I will do it."

    Yep, I need a reward too. Feeling better, running faster, lifting heavier, sleeping better and living better are pretty damn good rewards. The leering looks from the wife are also a benefit. ;-)

    So. Marine, get off your duff and get moving. You know what to do, now do it.
  • iwassk
    iwassk Posts: 15 Member
    @pondee629 @2011rocket3touring @skinnyminikendra

    please send friend request. i can't figure out how to request you manually.

    thanks!!
  • Pascoe76
    Pascoe76 Posts: 36 Member
    edited June 2016
    I'm Ex Australian Army i feel your pain i was a mere 75kg deployment ready machine !! then i hurt myself my knee and it all went to S%$T cut a long story short i am not in the Army was 131kg now 120kg and trying to come back down. i will never be fighting fit again i understand this but i need to break 100kg. its sounds weird but it was easier staying fit when you had a PT Sergeant yelling RUN Maggot!. anyway add me if you like
  • solieco1
    solieco1 Posts: 1,559 Member
    Air Force vet here too :) I hear ya on the reward but make it reasonable so it's sustainable for the long haul!
  • iwassk
    iwassk Posts: 15 Member
    @brett_pascoe @soclieco1

    Send me a friend request.. cant figure out how to do it manually!!

    Thanks!!
  • ntnunk
    ntnunk Posts: 936 Member
    Welcome, and thanks for your service.

    I'm ex-Navy, and a Desert Storm-era veteran. At 5'9", I was 235 at my chubbiest, down to the mid 170s now (and I've been here for about 18 months so far). My favorite exercise is riding and racing my bike.

    If this mid-40s, desk-bound ex-Squid can get into shape and lose weight, a Marine certainly can! :smile:
  • 2011rocket3touring
    2011rocket3touring Posts: 1,346 Member
    iwassk wrote: »
    @brett_pascoe @soclieco1

    Send me a friend request.. cant figure out how to do it manually!!

    Thanks!!

    I sent you one. BTW you do it by clicking on the username, when a new box opens up, click the username again and the friend button should come up.
  • iwassk
    iwassk Posts: 15 Member
    Thanks everyone who friended me!

    i am looking for a lifestyle/diet/etc change!
  • iwassk
    iwassk Posts: 15 Member
    Bump!!

    Add me and I'll send a thank you.

    i like to update statuses often too!!
  • buckman803
    buckman803 Posts: 48 Member
    Serving member of the Royal Navy, smashing of barriers is easy for us!!!
  • Ipedal4pleasure
    Ipedal4pleasure Posts: 64 Member
    edited June 2016
    Retired Air Force Vet, 25 years, was overweight, got healthy, then got sick and let my diet and exercise program lapse, time to kick it in the butt and start again!
  • jenngitch
    jenngitch Posts: 190 Member
    I'm not a veteran BUT I work for the dept of veterans affairs. So I get to honor my veterans everyday by being awesome at my job:) Good luck! add me if you want! :)
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  • iwassk
    iwassk Posts: 15 Member
    Any more Veterans or Veteran Supporters out there?!

    B)
  • iwassk
    iwassk Posts: 15 Member
    Bump

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