anyone getting in shape to join the military like me

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  • TonyL68
    TonyL68 Posts: 133 Member
    Just wanted to say a big "thank you" to all service men and women - past present and future.
  • bennypearls
    bennypearls Posts: 10 Member
    I am in and working to stay in. the navy helped me go to school and while I was there, I blew up like a baloon. I am working on losing it to stay in and make that transition to a healthy life long committment. Please feel free to add me. GO NAVY!
  • abellone7289
    abellone7289 Posts: 70 Member
    Considering the Navy Nurse Corps myself. Still making my decision about it though... Grew up with Marine for a dad, so It's kinda in my blood.
  • sarahmoyta
    sarahmoyta Posts: 23 Member
    Hey there!

    I'm currently considering joining the Marine Corps when I reach my goal weight (150). My husband is currently an active duty marine with 7 years service and will be EASing in about a year, so my goal is to join when he goes on terminal leave.

    I had originally thought about going Navy (to be a corpsman ideally), but I'd never hear then end of it from my husband unless I got FMF... you know how it is!

    I have another 60 lbs to go (some of it is post pregnancy weight, some is just I've been out of shape a long time) and I'm doing P90X as well as running (well, jogging right now, but I'm also pushing two kids, 40lbs total in a 30 lbs stroller) and major diet improvements.

    Please feel free to add me!
  • sarahmoyta
    sarahmoyta Posts: 23 Member
    Unfortunately for me, my recruiter is back home in Massachusetts while I'm away at school in Georgia for the next few weeks until graduation! My recruiter suggested I could call the local recruiter to try and get in on his work outs, but he refuses to help me. So poo to him!! lol :)

    Unfortunately, recruiters work on numbers - if they didn't or can't recruit you, they aren't going to spend time on you, even if it is just adding you in to something they're already doing. It sucks, but these guys are busting their butts to meet quotas that can make or break their career, and hardly have time to see their families. Don't take it personally if they won't work with you; I went through the same thing when I first looked into enlisting.

    Do you have a ROTC group you could hook up with at your school? They might be able to give you an idea of some things you can do.

    Good luck!
  • HMD7703
    HMD7703 Posts: 761 Member
    Army here! Had to lose 35 lbs before basic. Did 4 yrs on Active Duty and finish my last 4 yrs NEXT MONTH - woot woot!!!

    The best advice I can give you is to be able to pass your PT test before you leave for basic. It will make a world of difference.

    And... DRINKKKKKKKKKK WATTTTTER! Hahahaha!
    Learn to love it!
  • martin_chicago
    martin_chicago Posts: 263 Member
    been training and i will pass the pt test:)
    Army here! Had to lose 35 lbs before basic. Did 4 yrs on Active Duty and finish my last 4 yrs NEXT MONTH - woot woot!!!

    The best advice I can give you is to be able to pass your PT test before you leave for basic. It will make a world of difference.

    And... DRINKKKKKKKKKK WATTTTTER! Hahahaha!
    Learn to love it!
  • MicahsMom11
    MicahsMom11 Posts: 8 Member
    Im gonna go Army reserves, My husband is currently active Army. Im trying to join next year when my husband gets back from WLC. Im also gonna start doing PT with him in the morning. Feel free to add me! :)
  • WILSONBA
    WILSONBA Posts: 197
    when's your ship date? i leave for boot sept. 10th.
  • martin_chicago
    martin_chicago Posts: 263 Member
    i dont have a ship date yet right now i have to lose 10 more pounds
    when's your ship date? i leave for boot sept. 10th.
  • ejohndrow
    ejohndrow Posts: 1,399 Member
    hey im deanna! I leave for boot camp in december! Active Duty Navy =)
    I hope you like cold weather. I was there in Jan/Feb when I went.
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