Calling All Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines.

Scott_Derrick
Scott_Derrick Posts: 14
edited October 2 in Motivation and Support
Hello everyone,

Do you want to revive your sleeping military mindset? I've been looking for other military members male and female both retired and active that are interested in getting back down to their previous "fighting weight". I haven't found such a group and I'm hoping there are enough of all services to get a hardcore group started.

SO HERE WE GO!

If you are retired or active duty military and interested in becoming part of "The Military Training Ground" just respond to this post with your military status and a bit about what you do. I am coming up with ideas that will give us short term and long term goals. I'm also hoping to come up with some custom military tickers to polish it all off.

We are gonna hit it hard so don't join if you are weak or can't cut the mustard! We are here to fight for our lives...


MUSTER>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Army:

Navy:

Airforce:

Marines:
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  • MissMichellemybelle
    MissMichellemybelle Posts: 70 Member
    Hey Scott!

    I'd love to join. I'm a 2nd Lt in the Air Force. I went to AFIT right away, which has not been pretty for my exercise routine or waistline.

    I focus on running a lot, because thats always the toughest part of the PFA for me. But I do need to work on calisthetics too!

    Hoping to run the Air Force half marathon in a year!

    Great idea, count me in!
  • nukehiker
    nukehiker Posts: 457
    U.S Marine Corps 1982-1990. just finished my first round of P90X and I am on week 2 of Insanity.
  • DreamLittleDarling
    DreamLittleDarling Posts: 800 Member
    I'm NOT in the military, never was, but my husband is active duty army, I'm posting just so you can see my signature block, there's a "group" of us that kinda stick together and support one another-active duty, retired, vets, dependents-all of their names are listed in my signature block!

    Thank you all for your service!
  • butterflimom
    butterflimom Posts: 121
    *Bump*
    I need my husband to find this when he gets off from work. USMC 2000-2005
  • horndave
    horndave Posts: 565
    Scott,
    US Army Active. Sitting in a staff, not doing as much as I want.
  • Scott_Derrick
    Scott_Derrick Posts: 14
    Tell him to COME ON! We are gonna make it happen.
  • tambink
    tambink Posts: 349
    :smile: Im not in the services either nor have I ever been but my son is an active Army man and I support all of the services. I am a blue star mother. I run a group for the military moms and spouses to support them and their families. Im here if you ever need to talk.
  • ineednapkin
    ineednapkin Posts: 151
    Been in the Air Force since 06.

    I love to run and am running the Air Force Marathon tomorrow morning!
  • Scott_Derrick
    Scott_Derrick Posts: 14
    @Horndave, Welcome and HoooOOO!!
  • Scott_Derrick
    Scott_Derrick Posts: 14
    Welcome Ineednapkin. Kick it tomorrow morning and report back to us by Saturday at 1200 Hrs if possible.
  • SkinnyLynn50
    SkinnyLynn50 Posts: 3
    I'm a Marine brat of a Vietnam Vet (Retd.) and mother to an active Navy seaman currently deployed for a second tour of the Persian Gulf, so I just wanted to say THANK YOU all for your service and OORAH!
  • Chowder_17
    Chowder_17 Posts: 141 Member
    Current Active Duty Air Force, SSgt, had my 2nd baby 4 mths ago, and I have my PT test coming up in a little less than 2 mths.
  • Scott_Derrick
    Scott_Derrick Posts: 14
    Current Active Duty Air Force, SSgt, had my 2nd baby 4 mths ago, and I have my PT test coming up in a little less than 2 mths.

    Welcome Chowder_17. Lets get you back down to where you need to be. We believe in you! We must overcome and adapt.
  • Scott_Derrick
    Scott_Derrick Posts: 14
    Skinnylynn50, Thanks for the Thanks! We all are and have sacrificed much for our country. Many times at the expense of our own bodies and families.

    Much appreciated.
  • Chowder_17
    Chowder_17 Posts: 141 Member
    Thanks! My biggest hurdle now is having the motivation to workout when I work my very early shift (4AM-noon and I have to get up around 0230L). By the time I get off work, I'm so tired and if I don't work out right away, it's not going to happen....
  • Scott_Derrick
    Scott_Derrick Posts: 14
    Chowder_17, Love the ticker.Awesome.
  • jayb123x
    jayb123x Posts: 138
    USMC vet 1986-1991. Good to see all of the other military folks here.
  • Swimgoddess
    Swimgoddess Posts: 711 Member
    Sgt/USMC/Ret
    2/00-4/06

    I made the current military signature block; I already have a new list of names waiting to be added and am happy to add any new faces that posted here unless they object.

    I've found running any type of "challege" catering to those that make up our roster complicated. We all have such vastly different goals. It isn't always about the scale anymore; some are onto body composition, some have PFT/PRT-based goals, some are trying to prepare for high intensity indoctrination hell-weeks, others want to just look hot in their military ball dresses or shock their significant others when they return from deployment, etc.

    I'm all about getting back into active-duty shape! It's my profile header in fact. My MFP start weight was already within regs still and I've already bested my lowest BF% reading from my fittest active-duty. I have about 2 more weeks left of "light duty" from "mommy makeover" surgery last month and just plopped down $420 on 10 more personal training sessions with my favorite trainer at 24hr fitness. My immediate goal right now is to ensure a flawless recovery and get in good enough shape to impress the instructors at the local Krav Maga center. I went there closer to the beginning of my MFP journey for a freebie women's self defense seminar and they wore...my...*kitten*...out. I loved it nonetheless; it reminds me of the old-school CCI/line combat training before they got mixed up in all this pansy PC "MCMAP" crap. Right now I almost exclusively circuit-weight-train (cardio & stregth in one efficient time slot) and I laugh at the way the cardio queens peer at me from over their readout panels like I'd eat them for breakfast, lol. Problem being I'd have to catch them first! HIIT is what I need to do to get in Krav-fighting shape; "Indian" & "fartlick" (yes, that's the actual term used mods, so I'm not trying to be vulgar) runs were my Achilles heel while I was in. I can hold an even pace forever, but HIIT, ugh.
  • ineednapkin
    ineednapkin Posts: 151
    ran the marathon in 4:30 :D
  • VVEXVVEX
    VVEXVVEX Posts: 132 Member
    Thank you for your service, all.
  • Swimgoddess
    Swimgoddess Posts: 711 Member
    Signature block update thread:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/345632--our-mfp-military-family-roster-update
  • Thomasm198
    Thomasm198 Posts: 3,189 Member
    Does Army Reserves count? And does this only apply to American Military personnel? :bigsmile:

    Before joining the police I spent 6 years in the Army Reserves. I reached the dizzy heights of the rank of Corporal. Was trained on:
    .303 No 4 Lee Enfield
    7.62mm FN FAL
    .303 Mk 3 Bren Light Machine Gun
    5.56mm Steyr AUG
    9mm Gustav Sub-machine gun
    9mm Browning Hi-Power
    60mm short-barrel mortar
    80mm Long barrel mortar
    84mm Carl Gustav Anti-Tank Weapon
    Grenades

    1988 - 1994.
    C Company, 7th Infantry Battalion, F.C.A.
    (F.C.A. = Fórsa Cosanta Áitiúil - the Irish title for the Reserve Defence Forces)

    **edited to add the Steyr and the Bren. I'm getting forgetful in my old age. :laugh:
    I was in the reserves during two transitions. I joined as they started phasing out the Lee Enfield and was leaving as they started phasing in the Steyr.
  • nettie1969
    nettie1969 Posts: 107
    I am joining this one whether you want me or not... to keep that international flavour!

    I did 7 years in the Australian Army (1989-1996) and left on a disability pension. My dad did 40+ years service before me...

    Put on about 70 kilos after leaving and managed to loose 50 of it and kept it off for the last 3 or 4 years but health issues still keep coming back. I need to loose another 20kg (keep yo-yo ing with 10 of them! ).

    I have shin splints and compartment syndrome so running is out until i have lost more weight and even just walking causes me great pain!

    I do miss being "yelled" at by my instructor to "push past the pain" - call me sadistic if you will - so feel free to yell at me all you like. Add me as a MFP friend and use my status to keep me motivated (please)... I have turned into a real sook and miss the fighting me!

    Good luck to all
  • Scott_Derrick
    Scott_Derrick Posts: 14
    ran the marathon in 4:30 :D

    Wow!!!! Much Respect. That is what I'm talking about.
  • Scott_Derrick
    Scott_Derrick Posts: 14
    OK Folks,

    OK Folks. Here is what I'm thinking about. Since we are so close to October we should start seriously October 1st. We can do some mini goals until then but I want to call it "The Hunt For The Red October Burn".

    A reference to one of my favorite movies. ;-)

    Here is the war plan:

    >>>>> Work out and burn at least 500 calories a day Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

    >>>>>On Tuesday and Thursday burn at least 750.

    >>>>>Also no going over your calorie count at all for the month period!

    Everyone should muster in on September 30th by 1900 Hrs. Report Weight. Measure Neck, chest and stomach and give measurements in pounds and inches.

    You must report calorie intake and exercise daily.

    All leave must be reported 24 hours in advance.

    We must remember that we are at war with our minds and our bodies. We must be bound together with one common goal. Win the war and take the enemy captive. Lets push and encourage one another! We must be driven to succeed or face possible early death. We must not let the enemy take this hill.

    Defend it at all cost. If you don't have a battle buddy, pick one and build a relationship with him or her. We need each other.

    This weeks "Mini Goal" for me is to stay at or under my calorie count every day and to burn at least 500 calories a day. I have some challenges because I am a disabled veteran. I have toes that are basically missing from my right foot and cause problems with my walking. I am determined to meet this goal and push through the physical pain. Hopefully I'll soon have a elliptical trainer to take the strain off my foot but until.....

    Lets Roll!!!
  • Swimgoddess
    Swimgoddess Posts: 711 Member
    Everyone should muster in on September 30th by 1900 Hrs. Report Weight. Measure Neck, chest and stomach and give measurements in pounds and inches

    This Sgt would like to suggest that our female warriors track and report on their hip measurements instead of changes in our décolletage ;) It would probably be a more... appropriate indicator of changing body composition.

    DreamLittleDarling, would you be my battle buddy?
  • IsisRosa
    IsisRosa Posts: 57 Member
    It's funny that I found this post because my main goal is to get to my Military weight. I left the Air Force after 7 years and promptly gained 20 pounds. I had a baby a year ago and that didn't help my waistline one bit. I've lost all of my baby weight and am back to those pesky civilian pounds.

    My goal is to workout 6 days a week. 3 cardio and 3 strength. Right now I burn about 330 calories on the elliptical. Oct 1 sounds like a good start day to turn things up a notch.
  • nettie1969
    nettie1969 Posts: 107
    Sounds good to me but I have a couple of questions

    1. What time zone are you in? I need to know your GMT +/- so I can work when you want 'muster' otherwise I will be here by myself a day early.

    2. Sierramoon - would you like to be my training buddy?

    3. So, can I stay?

    And, yes Scott I will do the conversions for you all .... lol
  • Scott_Derrick
    Scott_Derrick Posts: 14
    Everyone should muster in on September 30th by 1900 Hrs. Report Weight. Measure Neck, chest and stomach and give measurements in pounds and inches

    This Sgt would like to suggest that our female warriors track and report on their hip measurements instead of changes in our décolletage ;) It would probably be a more... appropriate indicator of changing body composition.

    DreamLittleDarling, would you be my battle buddy?

    @Swimgoddess, Whatever measurement you want to take is find with me. The reason I chose this measurement is that I've been told that females lose weight in their chest fairly rapidly before anywhere else on their bodies. My goal is that no one gets discouraged if they don't see a change on the scales.

    I also plan on getting more conditioned in my chest so I wanted to gauge my progress.

    Good thoughts...carry on.
  • Scott_Derrick
    Scott_Derrick Posts: 14
    Sounds good to me but I have a couple of questions

    1. What time zone are you in? I need to know your GMT +/- so I can work when you want 'muster' otherwise I will be here by myself a day early.

    2. Sierramoon - would you like to be my training buddy?

    3. So, can I stay?

    And, yes Scott I will do the conversions for you all .... lol

    @ Nettie1969, you are included in the ALL. Welcome Aboard! You ready to fight for your life?
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