Out of shape Vet :(

raiinman
raiinman Posts: 1
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Hey guys my name is Mike A. I was deployed to Afghanistan in 2009/2010 I spent a total of one year there. It's coming up on my two year home anniversary in November and well I haven't been the same. After being injuried in combat I lost all motivation to stay healthy. I was fit at 165 but now I am pudgy at 190, oh ya I am 23 yrs old and I have a 6momth old son. I feel as if I don't start excusing and eating right I will not be able to do things for myself, son & wifem.

I have a hard time doing work outs because I like to procrastinate a lot now. My goal is to become fit again and lose 20lbs. I would really like for some friends and motivators.

I do apologize for my little book but I have never reached out for help before :( thank you for your time!

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  • cgrout78
    cgrout78 Posts: 1,628 Member
    i totally hear you on the procrastination thing. Sometimes I feel like I need a cattle prod to get going.

    Also, thanks so much for your service, and feel free to add me as a friend
  • Sphilips1909
    Sphilips1909 Posts: 30 Member
    HI And thank you for your service. Im in the reserves and well, havent been active for about two years thanks to a rough pregnancy with a very large newborn. Getting back into it is very hard, but Right now Im fighting to stay in the reserves and have to PT soon. Sooo... feel free to add me for some support. We all need it and the inspiration to know if I can do it, So can you!! Good luck and god bless you!
  • callingallstars
    callingallstars Posts: 1
    Hi Mike....way to go buddy!
  • housemamma
    housemamma Posts: 30 Member
    First, a huge thank you for your service.
    Second, I lost a lot of weight simply by pushing my daughter in her stroller every morning and night. As she got bigger I bought a bike seat and took her on bike rides. My point is that maybe you can keep a commitment to spending that time with your son.
    Third, maybe you can find a group of guys and start by doing something fun like basketball. Once you start having fun working out will get easier.

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