I'm joining.

[Tailorie]

hello everyone! My name is Tailor, and I've decided to take the journey and try to become a Marine. I took the asvab a few years ago and I talked the recruiter again today, but i do have to get within weight standards before i can sign. I'm definetly signing, and i'm extreamly excited. The recruiter said i can take a practice asvab and see if i should retake the actual test or just keep the score i have now. BUT does anyone have any advice for dropping weight fast yet healthy, that way i can expedite the process?`

[Lisa 23]

Dropping weight 'fast' is never a good idea. It's very unhealthy for you.
There are a few threads in the poolee forum on weight loss tips.
Without being nosey, how much weight do you have to lose?

[Tailorie]

well technically i only need to lose 20 lbs, but that's just making it so I would like to lose 30 lbs

[Smitty Puffs]

Like WM said, Dropping a lot of weight quickly is not healthy. Just do a lot of cardio, cut down on your calorie intake, go to a gym and use a steam room. Also, if you're feeling really motivated look into Crossfit. It's some of the most intense workouts you can do and will surely cut your weight fast but in a somewhat "safe" manner. Find out if there is a crossfit gym near your location, and get a membership. You wont regret it.

[Tailorie]

is having coffee allowed? i get iced coffe with a lil skim milk and 4 splendas, is that okay? or should i cut off coffee as well. cause other then coffee i only drink water.

[Lisa 23]

If you eat right, exercise right and diet the right way, you can lose that 30 pounds in about 3 months. I know that may seem like a long time, but it's not. Either see if your recruiter can help you out with a exercise program, or check on the internet for an exercise program.
I found a bunch of exercises that I started doing this past summer, and they helped. I was a little out of shape then, but not now. I exercise 5-6 times a week in my basement. I lift light weights, do a little bit of aerobics, ride my stationary bike 10 miles 3-5 times a week, and take my dog for a walk. And in the summer, I go over my neices house to swim and do some water aerobics.
One thing to keep in mind while you do exercise and diet, drink plenty of water!
Best of luck to you!

[Lisa 23]

Cut the coffee out, and if you drink soda. I like to get the Gatorade Propel packets and Crystal Light packets and put them in a bottle of water.

[NCOPOWER]

Cut the coffee out, and if you drink soda. I like to get the Gatorade Propel packets and Crystal Light packets and put them in a bottle of water.

I would have to agree with WMarine here. I have been a wrestler for a very long time and coffee and soda is a big no no. Work out and run alot steam rooms help as well but I only use them for last min cutting. Eat right and stay moto and you should be able to cut the weight.

[ameriken]

As a coffee fanatic, I'm gonna go against the previous two posters and defend it by saying that you dont have to cut out the coffee altogether, especially if you're using Splenda. I dont think coffee affects weight loss or weight gain one way or the other, it is the sugar and cream that can add calories.

However, the caffeine may act like a diuretic, so I wouldnt be drinking 4 or 5 cups before you go work out on a hot day. For one, you'll have to make quite a few pee stops, and two, you dont want to be losing all that fluid when you are working out.

On the other hand, I dont think you should be afraid of a morning cup of coffee either, just keep up the water intake. The key is keeping yourself well hydrated.

[sparkie]

I lost 50 lbs in 1 month, no ill effects at all. Just goes to show not all is known.
My son in law had to loose 20 lbs in 2 weeks to get into the Army. So I coached him.

When your young, things are easy.

[Tailorie]

you should coach me. lol

[sparkie]

you should coach me. lol

I'll give you a hint. No starches. Not one. Now it's up to you to find all the hidden starches.

[TunTvrnWarrior]

Caffiene wicks out the moisture in your muscles. Stay with the water. Water lubricates your muscles. You dont want to go through withdrawels in boot camp from caffiene.

[SlingerDun]

It's caffeine that is proving to show health benefits according to recent medical research. So if it agrees with you and you prefer coffee as opposed to soda or other sugar charged Rockstars or...

[Smitty Puffs]

Coffee that's not loaded with sugar is not bad for you at all. On the contrary it's actually quite beneficial if you drink a cup before you do heavy excersize. It cuts down on muscle pain from lactic acid build up. I usually drink a cup before I go on a long run.

[ameriken]

Yep, here I am writing this at Starbucks working on my diabetes prevention plan. This is no shiit either.

Cheers to caffeine. Bottoms up :beer:


Coffee Reduces Diabetes Risk

How Daily Coffee May Reduce Diabetes


By Mark Stibich, Ph.D. (http://www.leatherneck.com/bio/Mark-Stibich-Ph-D-22600.htm), About.com Guide
Updated: March 19, 2009
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by our Medical Review Board (http://www.about.com/health/review.htm)

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Coffee Cup and Coffee Beans

Photo: Dimitri Vervitsiotis / Getty Images

Wouldn't it be wonderful if drinking coffee could prevent diabetes (http://diabetes.about.com/od/whatisdiabetes/p/whatisdiabetes.htm)? We could add coffee to dark chocolate (http://www.leatherneck.com/od/lifelongnutrition/p/chocolate.htm) and red wine (http://www.leatherneck.com/od/longevityboosters/p/redwine.htm) on the list of foods that were once thought of as "vices" and are now "health foods." As more and more research comes out about the health benefits of coffee, it looks like coffee may be just what the doctor ordered for lowering your diabetes risk and improving your long-term health.

Coffee Reduces Diabetes Risk

When it comes to doing studies, coffee is a great thing to look at. People are so routine and predictable in the number of cups of coffee they have every day, it makes a pretty reliable survey questions. Researchers asked 126,000 people about their coffee drinking habits as part of a larger survey over the course of 18 years. What they found is fantastic: People who drink 1 to 3 cups of coffee have a decrease in their diabetes risk. But it gets better for people who drink lots of coffee (6 or more cups a day).

These people had a 54% reduction in diabetes risk (for men) and a 30% reduction in diabetes risk for women. Another study showed even bettter results (though with less than 1000 people). In that study, current (or past) coffee drinkers had a 60% reduction of diabetes risk compared to people who never drank coffee.

Read more: http://longevity.about.com/od/diabetesandhealthaging/a/coffee_diabetes.htm

[ameriken]

http://www.babble.com/CS/blogs/strollerderby/2008/11/01-07/coffee.jpg

Mmmmm, health food.


http://scienceblogs.com/retrospectacle/upload/2007/08/coffee%20poster.bmp


http://www.thesunblog.com/gourmetgal/Coffee-Posters.jpg

[SGT7477]

you should coach me. lol
Stay away from everything white, including pussy.:D

[Lisa 23]

you should coach me. lol


Stay away from everything white, including pussy.:D
Tailorie is a female......

[Tailorie]

I have to cut back on it cause I know it won't be in bootcamp. Lol

[SGT7477]

Tailorie is a female......
My bad.:D

[SlingerDun]

Is that confirmed? As i recall, coffee was everywhere including the recruit chowhalls and with field rations. The "Juice Private":marine: was in charge of keeping the pots brewing on mess duty.

[Lisa 23]

All I remember from when I was in boot camp 22 years ago was no coffee, just milk....white or chocolate, a fruit punch drink, and water. Those were your choices we had at 4th BN.

[Tailorie]

Yes it's confirmed that imma female.. ;D lol but I hope there's coffee if not I'll live.

[NCOPOWER]

Sounds like you will not live then. No coffee at boot.

[brian0351]

Losing weight is quite simple. Calories in...Calories burned. A female your age should be taking in no more than 1600-1800 calories (may be a little lower) In order to lose weight you need to identify how you got overweight and only you can answer that.

Sodas, Beer, most fruit juices...OUT
Twinkies, chips, pretzels, pizza, hamburgers (Most general crap)...OUT.
Large meals? Skipping meals...OUT...you need to eat something about every 2-3 hours. Something HEALTHY. NEVER skip meals thinking your doing yourself a favor...your actually damaging your chances for weight loss.

Your target should be to lose no more than 1-2lbs a WEEK. Why is that...it allows your metabolism to adjust to the weight loss. If you lose too much weight too fast, your body will adjust and start to store more fat from the food you eat. Commonly known as "Starvation mode".

You should be running, walking or something at least 4 times a week.

[Tailorie]

I said I will live.. I'm gonna be a Marine. There's no doubt in me about that. I just gotta stay moto :D

[Lisa 23]

I said I will live.. I'm gonna be a Marine. There's no doubt in me about that. I just gotta stay moto :D

Maybe some pics that I took of 4th BN when I went back to Parris Island in August might help motivate you........
Female Marine Advice Needed(ASAP PLEASE)
http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92068&page=4

[thedrifter]

Maybe some pics that I took of 4th BN when I went back to Parris Island in August might help motivate you........
Female Marine Advice Needed(ASAP PLEASE)
http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92068&page=4

THEY BEEN POSTED>>>AND YOU FOR SURE THAT I DON"T TOLERATE DOUBLE POSTING;)

[Lisa 23]

THEY BEEN POSTED>>>AND YOU FOR SURE THAT I DON"T TOLERATE DOUBLE POSTING;)
I know that double posting isn't allowed, that's why I posted the thread and the link to where the pics can be found.

[Tailorie]

Today was my first day of pt with the DEPs at my rwcruiting station.. I held the flex arm hang for 12 seconds! Yesterday was only for 5! Woot!