Military Man looking for healthier lifestyle

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SMabrey

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Hello Everyone! I am 30 yrs old and have been in the Air Force for over 10 years. Yes I'm in the military and it's time I finally get back into what the Air Force likes to call "War Ready, Fit to Fight". This was primarily spurred by a failed fitness test. The result were a slap in the face and big reality check.

My starting weight as of 22 Feb 10 was 6'0" 220.8lbs with 39.1% body fat. My goal is to be 180lbs and have a bfp of <20%. Through multiple resources in the military and support on here, I know my goal can and will be accomplished. I think my personel struggles are lack of physical activity, portion control, and not eating more often throughout the day. Alot of times I will skip breakfast, pig out on fast food for lunch and snack between meals.

Please feel free to comment and provide encouragement where you might have experience or professional knowledge.

Thank you and I look forward to becoming a Big Loser while gaining a new life!:seeya:
 
Hey. By my own personal experience, you will get the biggest bang out of eating less calories per day than you use.

Daily Calories In < Daily Calories Used

It is that simple.

For a guy your age and not active, you should be eating far less than 2,400 calories per day.

So, first write down everything you eat in one day and put the calorie counts next to them. I mean everything.

When you look at what you really eat, it will become very clear where you need to do your work.

Report back
 
I know a few people who have taken "Boot Camp" - most gyms offer this you could probably just call any gym and ask if they offered it and if they didn't they could point you in the right direction- it's usually a very intense workout program that is 6 or 8 weeks and of course a recommended eating plan. It's structured and produces good results. The people I knew who took it REALLY changed their body shape.

You could always get a personal trainer - maybe the military has a program or trainers available.
 
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