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Pull ups and Push ups
MFP, I recently began the enlistment process for the USMC. However before I can go to MEPS I have to demonstrate that I can perform two pull ups and ten push ups. Right now I'm at no pull ups and just shy of eight full good form push ups. My question is: What is the fastest, most effective means of gaining the upper body…
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News
Group, I'm going to be posting interesting articles about the Corps. I encourage you to do the same. S, "Keep Calm and Semper Fi"
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Rebirth
Group, I think it's high time we got this ball rolling again. To that end I will start posting articles, updates, and moto. S,
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Bullet Proof Coffee-Protein Powder-Keto on Primal Question
Group, Quick question about the use of bullet proof coffee. I'm currently drinking it every morning in it's unadulterated form, sometimes with an extra tablespoon of coconut oil though, and I love the manic rush of caffeine and MCT. I've been stalled for a while now. Started drinking this during the stall so it's not the…
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Alternatives to Dairy
Group, I went primal about a year ago and had some good success. However I stalled I the 250's and just could not shift below. I recently cut out dairy to go paleo and have started losing again. My problem is that now I'm having a hard time reaching my fat goals for the day. Basically I was using cheese as cheap fat to…
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Convict Conditioning experiences
MFP, This has probably been asked before but as I can not seem to find a convenient search function on the forums I'm inclined to simply ask it again. I have recently come across a body weight fitness program by the name of Convict Conditioning. I'm about half way through the book and it sounds interesting. My thoughts are…
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PFA Progress
I thought it might be a good idea if we all periodically posted our PFA numbers here. To keep us accountable and see how much closer to making a passing score we are. Mine are: 29 Dec 12 3 mile run: 42 minutes 23 seconds 2 Min Sit Ups: 83 Pull ups: 0 Total score 83, I need a 135 minimum to pass. I really need to start…
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Moto
Group, Looking for some moto. Would appreciate your sharing your favourite motivational quotes, pictures, posters, stories and what have you. Aways a fun topic and hoping we can get some really good ones here. One that always makes me keep running is from a cheesy B movie: "You won't get any sympathy from me. If you want…
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Updates 13 Mar 13
Group, So...how're you doing? I'm looking for up dates on how your plans are going. At present I'm five lbs from contract weight. Plan to be contracted by the end of March beginning of April then ship off six to nine months later. S,
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Metered Goals
Group, Just curious what some of your short and medium term goals are. I think we can safely assume we all have the same long term goal, getting into the military, but what are our steps up to that? For instance mine are, •Make weight to enlist by the beginning of March •Enlist by the end of March •Make weight to ship by…
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MOS, AFSC, Rating, GS?
Group, What kind of work are you wanting to do? For me my dream is aerial intelligence, but any intel field would be great. As an EMT I would not mInd being a Corpsman either. S,
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Swimming Equivalent
Mfp, Does anyone know of a graduated swimming conditioning program? Like C25K, but for the pool? S,
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Branch or Corps.?
Group, Which branch, corps. or agency are you wanting to join? For me it's either the USN or USMC. S,
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Competition
Group, It seems to me that one of the most motivating activities known to man is competition. Therefore I propose a friendly contest to help provide incentive to us in our moments of weakness. The competition to consist of PFA's, warrior knowledge, and weight loss. All of which will help contribute to making us better able…
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What's your MOS/AFSC/Rating?
Simple curiosity.
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Resting Heart Rate Concern
Group, Quick question about rhr. Is it dangerous that mine is in the low 50's? Sometimes it drops into the high 40's. I'm six foot two, two hundred ninety four pounds. Thank you for your help, S,
