I will stop at nothing

[hockfan86]

Hey all, I'm new here. I wanted to post my story to date as both motivation and information. First off on June 2nd, 2008 I weighed 300 pounds. Since then I have been working my butt off to not only lead a healthy lifestyle, but also to join the Marines. I now weigh 252 pounds today Aug. 8th. I have spoken with a recruiter and as soon as I get down to 241 I can take the necessary steps to get in to the DEP program. Next week I have my pulmonary test, I was diagnosed with asthma at age 2 so I have to take a test and pass to prove that I have/am outgrown/unaffected by asthma. I am really nervous because I do not want to get banned from the military for asthma like symptoms. I am just so excited to get down to 200 pounds by next summer and ship to boot camp. I hope you all work hard to reach your goals as I am, and I have the utmost respect for all members of all branches of the United States Military. If I am unable to become a Marine than I will use my college degree to get a job with the DOD supporting our armed forces in an administrative position. I am determined to serve the United States of America. Thank you for listening to my rambling and let me know your story if you care to share.

[darkgreen0311]

I think you'll be fine. If the asthma was a child hood thing, and you've out grown it and no problems since, you'll get a waiver . Great job on the weight loss.








:marine:Semper FI 4 Life

[DOC WEB]

and I have the utmost respect for all members of all branches of the United States Military.

lol thats gonna change if you become a marine.

BAHAHAHAHAHA!

doc.

[Achped]

rofl Doc, give the kid a break! You're lucky, FMF Corpsman are the only non-Marines I even consider worthy to wear any US Military uniform at all.

[hockfan86]

I am well aware that the Marines are the best, however at this current juncture I have respect for anyone defending our freedom and the sacrifices they have made. On the same note my attitude could change ya never know. Thank you for the kind words.

[JoeInVille]

Keep it going man, your doing a good job. I started out at 303 pounds about 2 years ago and am now 179 and I am about 10 points away from a 1st class pft. It sounds like you know what to do and I personally know how hard it is to lose the weight, but just keeping working hard and stay moto when your on a plateau. Again, I wish you best of luck and continue to work hard to lose that weight.

[CplKJSpevak]

First off on June 2nd, 2008 I weighed 300 pounds. If I am unable to become a Marine than I .

Can always seek a career as a professional wrestler!;)

Just kidding Kid, keep up the Outstanding work your doing, thats the kind of heart our Corps needs...and thanks for not starting the thread with a long drawn out novel:marine:

[Books]

You've lost 50 pounds in little more than two months? That's incredible! What is your regimen like?

[hockfan86]

Well, I feel like a lot of the questions you marines get asked are ridiculous and lazy. I do not have a single family member in any military branch, but I learned about all branches through multiple websites and sources. I just thought maybe you guys would like a break from telling newbies to go look it up. Best of luck to all, I am going to get off the computer and go for a run. Thank you.

[introspect]

You've lost 50 pounds in little more than two months? That's incredible! What is your regimen like?


I was thinking this. I want to know too!!

[Integrity57]

rofl Doc, give the kid a break! You're lucky, FMF Corpsman are the only non-Marines I even consider worthy to wear any US Military uniform at all.

I'm not a ****ing corpsman, you saying I don't rate the uniform I wear achped?

[MontySpecial]

Well, I feel like a lot of the questions you marines get asked are ridiculous and lazy. I do not have a single family member in any military branch, but I learned about all branches through multiple websites and sources. I just thought maybe you guys would like a break from telling newbies to go look it up. Best of luck to all, I am going to get off the computer and go for a run. Thank you.

Put a capital 'M' on Marines, fellow poolee!. Trust me, Marines earn the right to be that important. You could always go to other recruiter offices and ask them (of course you're going to say, "I want information about the...but I'm enlisting into the Marines anyways.")

[hockfan86]

I usually do put a capital M on Marine, I forgot that time its my bad. I have visited all branch recruiting offices. Also here is my current workout: Every other day I run/walk 2 miles alternating between running and walking, on the days that I am not running I lift weights for a half hour and ride the stationary bike for 15 minutes, Every night I walk 4.5 miles. So in other words on a running day I run in the morning and walk 4.5 miles at night, on a weightlifting day I lift weights in the morning and walk 4.5 miles at night. I also eat healthy, I eat about 1700 calories a day. I eat a lot of subway fresh fit with no cheese or mayo on wheat bread, w/ baked lays. I also eat a lot of weight watchers and lean cuisine frozen meals. Top all of this off with fruit and veggies and an occasional unhealthy treat. Also take note that I did not start out with this regimen because at 300 pounds and 3 yrs of no excersize, I was not strong enough or conditioned to do this regimen, but in 2 short months I have worked my way up to it. Also the 4.5 mile walk at night is incredible for stress, its relaxing and I get in my own world and think about everything, mostly about becoming a Marine. Thank you.

[Achped]

I'm not a ****ing corpsman, you saying I don't rate the uniform I wear achped?

It was an exaggeration.

Obviously there are hundreds of thousands of us military members who rate their uniform just as much if not more than I rate the US Marine Corps EGA.

[Wyoming]

It was an exaggeration.

Obviously there are hundreds of thousands of us military members who rate their uniform just as much if not more than I rate the US Marine Corps EGA.

Stepped in it that time, didn't you?