I have two questions.
Yesterday, I spoke with a Army recruiter.
I am 26. I weigh 210-215 pounds on my cheap analog scale (butt naked). On the Army scale (Digital), I weighed 219 (work clothes). I was taped at 28% body fat. Recruiter said I need to be at 22%. Recruiter said to be back in a weeks time for another weigh in (due to work, I cannot attend the workout sessions at the recruiting station).
I have never been athletic. Except for some jogging/hiking, I have never been big into fitness. At one point I weighed about 280 pounds. I lost a lot of that weight due to manual labor at work in the last few years.
Last month, I joined a CrossFit gym. I started out by going 3 times a week. Now that I am able to recover faster from the workouts, I am attempting to go at least 4 times a week, maybe 5. I try to make it out to the local park on my "Rest Days" to jog 1-2 miles. My eating habits are basically water, black coffee, whey protein, chicken, lean ground beef, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and some fruits. Once a week I will cheat and have a burger. I have lost about 15 pounds in the last month and a half.
So my question is, what else can I do to speed up my weight loss without risking injury or resorting to unhealthy practices? Am I missing something? Do I continue doing what I am doing?
Second Question
I want to make the military a career. Every veteran I have spoke to regrets not staying in until retirement. My wife is supportive of the idea. But then again, I don't know what I don't know. In your opinion, which branch would be best for a career? I am most interested in the Army or Marine Corps. The MOS's that interest me are the ones that don't involve computers, air conditioning, or anything of that sort. Does the MOS you select affect your chances of making it to 20 years?
Any and all advice is greatly appreciated. This is a very big step for me and my family. Something that has taken me too long to do. I am excited at the possibility of finally getting to serve my country.
Yesterday, I spoke with a Army recruiter.
I am 26. I weigh 210-215 pounds on my cheap analog scale (butt naked). On the Army scale (Digital), I weighed 219 (work clothes). I was taped at 28% body fat. Recruiter said I need to be at 22%. Recruiter said to be back in a weeks time for another weigh in (due to work, I cannot attend the workout sessions at the recruiting station).
I have never been athletic. Except for some jogging/hiking, I have never been big into fitness. At one point I weighed about 280 pounds. I lost a lot of that weight due to manual labor at work in the last few years.
Last month, I joined a CrossFit gym. I started out by going 3 times a week. Now that I am able to recover faster from the workouts, I am attempting to go at least 4 times a week, maybe 5. I try to make it out to the local park on my "Rest Days" to jog 1-2 miles. My eating habits are basically water, black coffee, whey protein, chicken, lean ground beef, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and some fruits. Once a week I will cheat and have a burger. I have lost about 15 pounds in the last month and a half.
So my question is, what else can I do to speed up my weight loss without risking injury or resorting to unhealthy practices? Am I missing something? Do I continue doing what I am doing?
Second Question
I want to make the military a career. Every veteran I have spoke to regrets not staying in until retirement. My wife is supportive of the idea. But then again, I don't know what I don't know. In your opinion, which branch would be best for a career? I am most interested in the Army or Marine Corps. The MOS's that interest me are the ones that don't involve computers, air conditioning, or anything of that sort. Does the MOS you select affect your chances of making it to 20 years?
Any and all advice is greatly appreciated. This is a very big step for me and my family. Something that has taken me too long to do. I am excited at the possibility of finally getting to serve my country.
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