Loosing weight

[JGraham]

I am trying to get in Army and am 11% over body weight. I am curious if anyone has had this problem and has any ideas how i can loose the body fat fast so i can get in. Also how hard is the pysical exams what do they consist of? I am not a big guy I am over weight in the tummy... ANy ideas that help will be greatly apreciated... Thanks JAG

[jellybelly44]

my son had the same problem he had to work very hard at eating less more salads fruits proteins like chicken, fish and turkey .more fruit less fat and pizza

he had to increase the regime of running and,swimming starting with 15 lenghs increasing by 5 every session i would advise 3 swimming sesswions per week say 6weeks if you push your self you can do it find someone to push you and challenge you it helps you might not like it but it may help you.start today as you mean to go on all the best son

[Morten]

I am trying to get in Army and am 11% over body weight. I am curious if anyone has had this problem and has any ideas how i can loose the body fat fast so i can get in. Also how hard is the pysical exams what do they consist of? I am not a big guy I am over weight in the tummy... ANy ideas that help will be greatly apreciated... Thanks JAG

its easy to lose weight... i am bodybuilding as a hobby and that requires alot of knowledge on nutrition and the kinds... so my advise is to check out http://forum.bodybuilding.com/

to lose weight slowly and healthy eat 500 less carbs under ur standard... that'll make u lose like 0,5kg's everyday... if u find it hard to lose weight by eating less then u need to do some serious training... running, swimming, aerobics, and everything else that makes u sweat!

and for the god of love drop everything related to fastfood...

[secshun8]

Fist sized or smaller portions of food, No fried food no desert, only water or occasionally Juice NO SODA and do at least 20 minutes of cardio a day. FUll body sweat! I took Ripped fuel before but i wouldn't recomend it to you. It made me loos too much wieght I looked like a friggin ET Huge head and twig body lol. Eat less sweat more.

[buddah1788]

I am asking for tips on losing weight i weight 205lbs and i need to get down to 189lbs or below...any tips that you have will be greatly appreciated....i would like to lose this weight before i ship out to fort lenoardwood missouri in june....please give me some tips peace:cool:

[Zeus185]

ohhh...........well it depends on what your eating mate cut the crap and have more fruit and
veg

whats your fitness like? when i was training to be a fighter the best exercise i found for cuting
the fat was five mintue burns(dont know what you call it there)

basiclly if youv got a good gym near you first do a 30min easy jog then do 5 min hard on as many cardio machines as you can(because the body adapts to a type of exercise every five mins so change it every 5 for best effect)bulid your self up to it though...............if you dont
have a good gym then id go for fat leging........fat leging is a superb exercise that a lot of boxers still use....you just jog for 30-60secs then sprint for 10secs or jog a lampost sprint
a lampost.................allways try to do a some weights too

try and do the 5min burn regime every second day in the days in between do long distance
jogs build up though 30-60-90min,ect

also try supplemts i use "eph-25" these things make you train there thermogenics so be sur to drink plenty of water while training above all else will power stick to it dont give up there will be days cant be botherd have a day off but no more than one or two at the max
got any questions gez a shout ;)

[Zeus185]

hey sec where did you get that ripped fuel stuff from?

[bunker]

i weigh 219 and need to get below 180 to pass the phyiscal any tips i drive a truck everyday

[Exo1]

Ok kids, if your not making the grade on BMI then go to a professional.... Talk to your assigned PT instructor for a programme of food and Exercise thats suitable for you to get into Army Shape... Good luck JAG... I think if you hook up with the right instructor, you will do fine....

Exo....

[bunker]

is it possible that i could get my weight under 195 and how quick can i get there safely i drive a truck for a living and can't always eat at certain times any advice would be appericated

[Exo1]

is it possible that i could get my weight under 195 and how quick can i get there safely i drive a truck for a living and can't always eat at certain times any advice would be appericated

Firstly, you need to be aware of your ideal body weight, and a fitness instructor is very handy to evaulate you for your BMI Score (Body Mass Index) and get a training regime upto scratch for ya.....

If, 195lbs is your ideal weight, then it can be done... you need to exercise regularly, and if possible eat regularly too.... I would take mineral water with you on the road instead of coffee.... its better for concentration anyway... I would bring fruit with you also... you should eat 3 pieces of fruit a day.. use them as snacks... and make sure you eat fresh food at your main meals idealy 4 times a day.. eat the bulk of your food in the morning, so you digest food when active, and not asleep at night... I would exercise gently for 30 minutes a day (speed walking would be an ideal start), and you will find yourself loosing weight fast.... its not an overnight thing but 3 months, you will notice a HUGE change to your current state... If your serious, I would join a gym and get professionally and medically assesed BEFORE starting any weight loss regime..... It sounds strict but if your overweight, the last thing you need is medical complications from too much weight loss too quickly or from overexercise... its dangerous to go OTT.... Talk to the professionals first, and then committ to the lifestyle changes to allow you to reduce weight and stay in shape.... Good Luck...

[Jordanarmyman]

no eating pizza chips or any !#$% food and you cnat cheat yourself eather you need someone to tell you you are going to fail so that you try harder

[torspo[fin]]

no eating pizza chips or any !#$% food and you cnat cheat yourself eather you need someone to tell you you are going to fail so that you try harder

you can eat pizza.. but it is regulated..
its a good thing to think about those who dont get even a crumb of bred a day..
if your gonna beat em in their game.. Try.. if you feel that your not up for it..
feel free to fat away in to moldless piece of fat that cant walk trough the door.

hell yeah you can eat pizza... if you consume the energy.

[torspo[fin]]

but if your diet is mostly "pizza" your just doomed.

[torspo[fin]]

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[Exo1]

;34618']but if your diet is mostly "pizza" your just doomed.

Haha Pizza is KING... but if your into fitness and loosing weight, its the Devil with loads of toppings... ;)

[Jordanarmyman]

i love pizza but its just so greasy and unhealthly but i dont care and thats the problem that i dont care so w/e this FOURM ROCKS

[bunker]

ok i am at 214 and need to get to 180 any advice would help i am still driving this dammed old truck

[MSG Glenn]

OK all you chubs. Here's what you have to do. Eat healthy like it's already been posted. Cut fats, sugars & carbs. But all this has already been advised.

RUN,RUN, & when you're done run some more. Start off easy & work your way up. I have no idea what sort of physical shape you're in or what your ages are but you're gonna have to run in the Army in general & in BCT in particular. Time to see if you can pass the Army Physical Readiness Test (APRT).

My advise is to run every other day & swim an alternate days. Go for 2 miles initially & work your way up to 5. Try to exceed the minimum requirements. If you're too sore to run after the 1st few times then walk 5 miles, then 10 miles. Don't stroll but walk at a fast clip.If you have a dog it'll be an ideal time to take him for a walk & you'll have companionship.

While you're preparing your body for entry in the Army don't forget pushups & situps. Have a recruiter show you the proper forms. Strive to exceed the Army's PT test minimum scores.

Don't lose weight by dehydrating yourself. That's the fastest way to ruin yourself.

As for the truck driver & eating on goofy schedules just eat sensibly. No hamburgers, pies, donuts, hashbrowns & all the usual foods sold at truckstops or diners. You can have some but really cut down. Whole grain bread at a small amount, fruits, vegetables & baked chicken & fish. Stay away from fried food.

The time to start is NOW. Don't waste even a day. Did I mention alcoholic beverages? (Exo stop crying). NONE! not even on the holidays. I'll ammend that a wee bit : a small glass of wine occasionally is alright. Good for your heart. Plent of antioxidants. Little or no soda pop & if you have to then go the sugar free route. Fruit juices are OK but try to find natural with no sugar added. 2% or skim milk in non-sweetened cereal & in your coffee. Drink coffee for a pick-me-up. Caffein is OK in moderate doses & it'll kill some of your appetite.

No fad diets or diet pills! Do as much as you can naturally.

I was a competition Karate sensei, a wrestling coach & a Judo coach for years. I still coach Judo & have had good success getting competitors down to lower weight classes without sacrificing strength & endurance.

Keep yourself well hydrated while performing your PT. The only time you can dehydrate yourself slightly is just before you go to MEPS if you're close to your required weight. It won't bother you guys too much because you won't be competing in any sports but start rehydrating yourself immediately after weigh-in.

Keep us posted on your progress. I want a report weekly by you guys. I expect it on Thursday or Friday when I'm at work & have access & time on the computer. Each time you report give me your former weight & your present weight. There's lots of you on this site with a weight problem & my memory is $hitty. I want results & as a Master Sgt. I expect them if you want to join my Army.

[Fireball]

OK all you chubs. Here's what you have to do. Eat healthy like it's already been posted. Cut fats, sugars & carbs. But all this has already been advised.

RUN,RUN, & when you're done run some more. Start off easy & work your way up. I have no idea what sort of physical shape you're in or what your ages are but you're gonna have to run in the Army in general & in BCT in particular. Time to see if you can pass the Army Physical Readiness Test (APRT).

My advise is to run every other day & swim an alternate days. Go for 2 miles initially & work your way up to 5. Try to exceed the minimum requirements. If you're too sore to run after the 1st few times then walk 5 miles, then 10 miles. Don't stroll but walk at a fast clip.If you have a dog it'll be an ideal time to take him for a walk & you'll have companionship.

While you're preparing your body for entry in the Army don't forget pushups & situps. Have a recruiter show you the proper forms. Strive to exceed the Army's PT test minimum scores.

Don't lose weight by dehydrating yourself. That's the fastest way to ruin yourself.

As for the truck driver & eating on goofy schedules just eat sensibly. No hamburgers, pies, donuts, hashbrowns & all the usual foods sold at truckstops or diners. You can have some but really cut down. Whole grain bread at a small amount, fruits, vegetables & baked chicken & fish. Stay away from fried food.

The time to start is NOW. Don't waste even a day. Did I mention alcoholic beverages? (Exo stop crying). NONE! not even on the holidays. I'll ammend that a wee bit : a small glass of wine occasionally is alright. Good for your heart. Plent of antioxidants. Little or no soda pop & if you have to then go the sugar free route. Fruit juices are OK but try to find natural with no sugar added. 2% or skim milk in non-sweetened cereal & in your coffee. Drink coffee for a pick-me-up. Caffein is OK in moderate doses & it'll kill some of your appetite.

No fad diets or diet pills! Do as much as you can naturally.

I was a competition Karate sensei, a wrestling coach & a Judo coach for years. I still coach Judo & have had good success getting competitors down to lower weight classes without sacrificing strength & endurance.

Keep yourself well hydrated while performing your PT. The only time you can dehydrate yourself slightly is just before you go to MEPS if you're close to your required weight. It won't bother you guys too much because you won't be competing in any sports but start rehydrating yourself immediately after weigh-in.

Keep us posted on your progress. I want a report weekly by you guys. I expect it on Thursday or Friday when I'm at work & have access & time on the computer. Each time you report give me your former weight & your present weight. There's lots of you on this site with a weight problem & my memory is $hitty. I want results & as a Master Sgt. I expect them if you want to join my Army.

Glenn suggests a dog for companionship... I feel it appropriate to carry a younger brother on your back... ROFL... they talk more and that should make the time fly by -- PLUS he'll probably weigh a little less than the backpack you'll get to wear... hahaha

[MSG Glenn]

PLUS he'll probably weigh a little less than the backpack you'll get to wear... hahahaOh! Did I forget to mention the 50 lb ruck these guys have to run with?!?:eek::D

Just kidding guys. But once you master the 2 mile run to specs then a ruck with 35-50 lbs. isn't a bad idea especially if you're going combat arms, Infantry in particular.

I also forgot to mention - Get a GOOD pair of running shoes in the correct size.

[Fireball]

Oh! Did I forget to mention the 50 lb ruck these guys have to run with?!?:eek::D

Just kidding guys. But once you master the 2 mile run to specs then a ruck with 35-50 lbs. isn't a bad idea especially if you're going combat arms, Infantry in particular.

I also forgot to mention - Get a GOOD pair of running shoes in the correct size.


DON'T FORGET -- get good arch support!!! hahahahahahaha

[bunker]

thanks for the advice msgglenn i weighed myself today and i am at 217 lbs i have cut out the soda pop and started drinking water all day

[Nightflyer]

thanks for the advice msgglenn i weighed myself today and i am at 217 lbs i have cut out the soda pop and started drinking water all day

Dude, your fine.....Remember this .....every unit needs a tree. You can do this. You know what needs to be done....it's good stuff. Keep working out and follow your military schedule and run the best you can day and night.....Do light weights and some bike work....work on your strenght phyiscally and mentally. Do strenght training but remember strength is not a weakness only lack of flexability....You can do this easy.....Pm, me... I'll give you Award winning advice.....Peace bro, I won the (Iron man) award twice the (Army Phyiscal Fitness Excellence) Award in Bct and Air Assualt school.

Nightflyer. Highspeed.
Army Aviation. Air Assualt.
Black berets forever...

[bunker]

Dude, your fine.....Remember this .....every unit needs a tree. You can do this. You know what needs to be done....it's good stuff. Keep working out and follow your military schedule and run the best you can day and night.....Do light weights and some bike work....work on your strenght phyiscally and mentally. Do strenght training but remember strength is not a weakness only lack of flexability....You can do this easy.....Pm, me... I'll give you Award winning advice.....Peace bro, I won the (Iron man) award twice the (Army Phyiscal Fitness Excellence) Award in Bct and Air Assualt school.

Nightflyer. Highspeed.
Army Aviation. Air Assualt.
Black berets forever...

i am a truck driver and i am always on the road you can pm me anytime because when i stop i hook up to idleaire and check all my messages

[Nightflyer]

i am a truck driver and i am always on the road you can pm me anytime because when i stop i hook up to idleaire and check all my messages

First off.....God bless the truckers... My family is in involved with reefers..My brother and his company is in the leaseing business.....Refrigerated Equipment...Temperuture controlled Equipment....The Largest player.... privately owed in North America.....40 years.

(53') Roll up doors or swing outs.....Side doors.....The US Govermen is one of his Accounts as well as (Merck and Johnson and Johnson) from the Northeast.. Some are electric but most all are desel.... Most are over the road....Shop Rite...Pathmark.....Ice Cream....and the Oriental foods, and The Five burroughs..... We don't haul just deliver the equipment....

PS.....My oldest brother is in sells and leasing....We can help you. You know.....I know my s74t.....We can help.....We're an active military family.....We're going strong.....Army strong..Stay cool Stay Army....

Nightflyer. Highspeed.
Army Aviation. Air Assualt.
Black berets forever.

[bunker]

yeah i pull a 53' dry van and am on my way to charlotte, nc madee it to ms today

[Nightflyer]

yeah i pull a 53' dry van and am on my way to charlotte, nc madee it to ms today

Cool bro, no disrespect but I've been drinking beers with my family and friends at home ....this is my time...lol...anyways,..... Im an Army Aviation dogg.Following pops footsteps..My dad is a career pilot (Army and Army guard) recently retired and both of my brothers we're Army and one is active.....My cousin is in camp Freedom in the green zone.. Iraq.... Cya...Keep in touch. Peace....


Nightflyer. Highspeed.
Army Aviation. Air Assualt.
Black berets forever....

[bunker]

cool we all let off a little steam now and then i was just stuc in dallas for two days and had me a couple beers too

[Nightflyer]

cool we all let off a little steam now and then i was just stuc in dallas for two days and had me a couple beers too

Dig this.....Imagine coming about and leaning towards the jersey side with with our .50 cals and saws flying a rotuine mission over the tri-state area heading home.....One day I'll be the skipper....Im in training for warrants officer school and then off to pilots school.....it hasn't been easy but Im 1/2 way there....Im in charge (15p) Aviation ops... of the Pilots on the run and thier mission and their crews and flight patterns and missions.....as well as weather and air space command.....I knew what I wanted along time ago.....that's why I make it look it easy.....lol... Hit me up! PM.... "It make take some time.. but I promise I'll answer. Peace. Cya later Bunker Dog.

The Dogg..
Nightflyer. Highspeed.
Army Aviation. Air Assualt.
Black berets forever.

[bunker]

well i have to go for now

[Exo1]

Cool stuff NF... do you know where "The Vandels" comes from. Its an old European Tribe (big one) that basically wrestled the collapsing regions of the Roman Empire away from the Romans, and they were absolutely tenacous in battle... If you wanna know more, hit Uncle Exo up or Google... lol..... same difference.. haha....:D

[MSG Glenn]

thanks for the advice msgglenn i weighed myself today and i am at 217 lbs i have cut out the soda pop and started drinking water all day
You're going the wrong way Bunker! Last week you weighed 214. That's a 3 lb. gain in weight! Now try losing those 3 & 3 more. Maybe it's all water weight. I don't know if you drink coffee ( I don't know any trucker who doesn't) but that'll kill your appetite somewhat. When you feel like nibbling then grab a cuppa joe. Try to lose at least 3 lbs. a week. I think that's do-able. I wouldn't go more than 7 lbs./week. Maybe 10 but I think that's too much. I'll wait for your report next week. I give you credit. You're the only one that followed orders so far. But then there's tomorrow. Maybe the other guys will report their progress or lack thereof. I'm not here to make your lives miserable I'm just trying to get you guys in the Army. (I lied about not trying to make your lives miserable. I'm a Master Sergeant & that's my job:D)
Wait 'til the Drill Sergeants get a hold of you & if you think they're bad if you go into the Rangers the Ranger Instructors will make the DSs look like choir boys.

Try weighing yourself on the same scale if it's an accurate scale. There's lots of discrepency between scales, sometimes 5 lbs per 100 lbs.

[bunker]

You're going the wrong way Bunker! Last week you weighed 214. That's a 3 lb. gain in weight! Now try losing those 3 & 3 more. Maybe it's all water weight. I don't know if you drink coffee ( I don't know any trucker who doesn't) but that'll kill your appetite somewhat. When you feel like nibbling then grab a cuppa joe. Try to lose at least 3 lbs. a week. I think that's do-able. I wouldn't go more than 7 lbs./week. Maybe 10 but I think that's too much. I'll wait for your report next week. I give you credit. You're the only one that followed orders so far. But then there's tomorrow. Maybe the other guys will report their progress or lack thereof. I'm not here to make your lives miserable I'm just trying to get you guys in the Army. (I lied about not trying to make your lives miserable. I'm a Master Sergeant & that's my job:D)
Wait 'til the Drill Sergeants get a hold of you & if you think they're bad if you go into the Rangers the Ranger Instructors will make the DSs look like choir boys.

Try weighing yourself on the same scale if it's an accurate scale. There's lots of discrepency between scales, sometimes 5 lbs per 100 lbs.

i love to drink coffee but iiiii have a coffee pot on my truck and i like my coffee strong the stronger the better

[bunker]

i weighed in this morning at 219 what am i doing wrong

[MSG Glenn]

Are you using the same scale for every weigh-in? At our Judo club we have a mechanical scale & an electronic one. They typically are 3 lbs off from each other. We put a 50 lb weight on them & calibrate from there. The electronic scale never needed calibrating.

Weigh yourself after a good dump & pee.:D

That's why excercise is so important along with a weight-reducing diet. Hopefully it's mostly water weight. But you're gonna have to start running & swimming. Any lifting iron will add muscle but muscle weighs more than fat. But if you have muscle weight you can get a pinch test for body fat. A small waist & thick neck always helps. Don't forget the pushups & situps! the SUs will give you a flat belly & strong abs.

Don't give up & say f..k it. It'll all come together for you if you try hard enough. The goal you have is to join the Army & if you want it bad enough you'll do it no matter what it takes!

[bunker]

thanks for the advice msg i have a new scale that i carry on the truck now

[bunker]

i just weighed in at 207 this morning

[MSG Glenn]

i just weighed in at 207 this morningNow you're talkin'! Going the right way. So far this holiday season I lost 4 lbs. Don't know how that happened with all the pigging out I did. I ate more than my share of chocolates, pies, nuts, Cheese, sausage. Man... I'm getting full just talking about it. Maybe it's all the snow I shoveled & ice I chopped. There's an electronic scale in shipping at the plant I do security at & weigh myself every Thurs. & Fri. when I'm on duty. I haven't changed a pound since i started until yesterday & I had big patrol boots on. ?:confused:?? I hope my metabolism is changing.

Keep up the good work!

[bunker]

Now you're talkin'! Going the right way. So far this holiday season I lost 4 lbs. Don't know how that happened with all the pigging out I did. I ate more than my share of chocolates, pies, nuts, Cheeze, sausage. Man... I'm getting full just talking about it. Maybe it's all the snow I shoveled & ice I chopped. There's an electronic scale in shipping at the plant I do security at & weigh myself every Thurs. & Fri. when I'm on duty. I haven't changed a pound since i started until yesterday & I had big patrol boots on. ?:confused:?? I hope my metabolism is changing.

Keep up the good work!

thanks i am proud of myself too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!! now lets see how much more i can lose. today is my fiance's birthday

[MSG Glenn]

thanks i am proud of myself too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!! now lets see how much more i can lose. today is my fiance's birthday
Wish her a happy birthday from this old run-down grunt.

I'm proud of you, too!! Keep up the good work.

[Nightflyer]

i love to drink coffee but iiiii have a coffee pot on my truck and i like my coffee strong the stronger the better

Hey Bunker brother...it's me Nightflyer...Sorry,.. I've been away on lite duty but we've been working nonetheless....I've been given fron my trainers a D-1 workout routine and schedule that we had to fax back to our coaching staff every sunday during my off season.... geared for speed and strenght and it was also given to my D-men who are. "avg" 6'3 235lbs...You may have to make slight adjustments but given time the schedule will make you Right and Ready....

I received the (Army Superior Physical Fitness Award) twice... 2006/2007 AlphaCompany, 2nd Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment, 1st Basic Combat Training Brigade.....and Air Assualt training school and P/T excellence.....A suggestion...If I we're you......I would also throw some dumbells in the rig...For every sip of coffee you take ....bang-out about 75 reps....not bulk but reps for strenght...and speed...

Leg strength
Torso strength
Upper body strength
Strength is never a negative....lack of flexibility is..

Strength is the key element in;
1.Power
2.Speed

Run (1 to 3 miles)
Flexibility Training ( Stretching)
Aerobic Training...bike work and jump rope
Weight training..(keep it safe)
Run ( sprints.20 yards..50 yards..75 yards 100 yards)
Every other day....

Good luck

Nightflyer.
__________________

[Nightflyer]

Ooopss, Happy B-day to your girlfriend...Stay cool bunker.....and Happy New Year 08'...


Nightflyer. Highspeed.
Army Aviation. Air Assualt.
Black berets forever.

[Nightflyer]

Some darn good advice from.....MSG Glenn....


Nightflyer. Highspeed.
Army Aviation. Air Assualt.
Black berets forever.

[Nightflyer]

Cool stuff NF... do you know where "The Vandels" comes from. Its an old European Tribe (big one) that basically wrestled the collapsing regions of the Roman Empire away from the Romans, and they were absolutely tenacous in battle... If you wanna know more, hit Uncle Exo up or Google... lol..... same difference.. haha....:D

Wow...their cool alright...they we're smart and well trained soldiers with a purpose.....much like my unit....lol....some kickin' stuff....lol..ha ha ...How do you know about "The Vandals"?....

[bunker]

well i gotta get some sleep 3am comes mighty early and i got about 711 miles to do in the morning

[MSG Glenn]

Good night Bunker. Happy New Year. I'll be back on Thurs., 3 Jan'08. Catch ya then.

[bunker]

i am in laredo,tx going to chicago,il for monday morning with a stop in little rock,ar at the shop to get my truck worked on

[HOO-AHH1986]

Lots of good advice in here. when i started my Pt i weighed in at 324lbs and as of yesterday im down to 284. ive lost this much in a little over a month. i was curious as to what if any types of shakes or other things like that that i can take on top of regular eating to aid in me loosing my gut. i dont want a full diet supplement lol i couldnt go without eating, its been hard enough to have nothing but plain chicken for dinner and cheerios for breakfast lol so if anyone knows about something i can take to burn some fat let me know 8)

[bunker]

go to walmart and pick up some green tea fat burner