i was at the gym with my mom, and my mom was suprized how many calries i burn, she thinks i can endure a lot...i burned 789 calories that day, well it might not be much to you but anyways!!! she said i should be in the military....im fixing to be a senior in highschool this coming school year, and iknow that i wouldnt be intersted until after i graduate.....and im 5'8, 243 lbs....isnt that too big?!?
2007-08-05 18:42:46 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
ooo but i like the military, and was always thinking about it....ive told my mom that ive had an interest in it...
2007-08-05 18:52:20 · update #1
If YOU, not your mom, but if YOU are interested in the military, then YOU have a year to shed the weight and get into shape. With good eating habits and proper nutrition, along with a good exercise routine it won't take long to get down to size.
Keep your grades up. Learning doesn't stop just because you walk across the stage to get that diploma. Every branch and every job category has classroom time. Good study habits will take you far.
No matter which branch you join, IF you decide to join, GOOD LUCK!
2007-08-05 22:58:32 · answer #1 · answered by Airdale 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
umm the reason you burned so many calories is because you are so over weight. It's easier to burn more when you have a lot to lose.
IF you are serious about this.. then starting NOW continue to exercise at least 5 times a week, AND start eating healthy. NO sodas or sugary juices. Crystal Light and water. Lean cuts of beef and chicken, lots of fish. Heavy on veggies, light on starches and carbs.. and make them whole grain breads and sweet potatoes instead of white ones. Brown rice instead of white. limit sweets to like twice a week.
and of course, the obvious.. no drinking and no smoking and DEFINITELY no illegal drugs.
2007-08-06 02:41:07 · answer #2 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, that is too big. I believe the weight standard is 180 for someone of your height, with a maximum of 30% body fat (we get more as a "boob allowance".)
How do *you* feel about it? If you really work hard, you can take off the weight and join. If you're comfortable with who and what you are, find something else to do after graduation.
2007-08-05 18:48:11 · answer #3 · answered by MotherBear1975 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You can drop the weight, you'd probably drop it when you get in the service, they need people so bad that they may just take you, but just keep up the good work and drop the weight.
2007-08-05 18:50:51 · answer #4 · answered by rashida_16 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
calorie burning ability seems like a bad reason to join the army.
2007-08-05 18:47:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the maximum weight for 68" (female) is 164. http://usmilitary.about.com/od/army/l/blweightfemale.htm
2007-08-05 18:50:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
No, I was in the Army. There are more than a few heavily obese people in the Army, who pass through basic training. All you have to do is pass the PT, physical training, tests. And then the final PT test to graduate. They want to scare you to get into shape, but they pass overweight people and do not single them out to embarass them if you follow all the Army rules. Especially if you go into the Navy or Air Force, it should be a breeze.
2007-08-05 18:48:46 · answer #7 · answered by August lmagination 5 · 2⤊ 5⤋
if you're also an idiot, have a low IQ, and support Bush's idiocy, then yea, you can be in the military, go for it, be proud
2007-08-05 19:32:59 · answer #8 · answered by Sammy 2 · 0⤊ 7⤋