who can i turn to for help?

Question

i am in the United Stated Marine Corps, i was placed on the BCP( Body Composition Program) back in may because a was 7 lbs overweight and had a body fat % of 27%. I just finished the program i tried every thing i could think of to lose the weight but i ended up gaining 4lbs on the program and my body fat stayed the same. i was told they were going to extend me on the program for another 6 months today. i just wanna get out like the order (P6100.12 ) says. im tired of being harrased for being overweight. my command thinks that i am purposely tring to fail so that i can be kicked out. is there anyone i can turn to?

http://www.usmc.mil/directiv.nsf/bc9ae2674a92558d852569140064e9d8/c24965ff4beafa6185256bcd004aeac1?OpenDocument&Highlight=2,P6100.12%20

Answer 1

It seems that you are not trying hard enough. I can see where your command is coming from since you stated that all you wanted to do was to get out, per order. Remember that the easiest way out is to finish your contract. I personally would have had the feeling that I let myself down if I tried to find the easy way out. I thought that I could not ever get under my boot camp weight of 185. When I returned from Iraq I was 167, so it was possible and it was not from lack of food. On the other hand, if you come into the Marines over weight and get discharged because of weight it is a Medical discharge.

Read the order. You are required to be kept on the program if you don't loose the weight the first time. After the second time on the program they can kick you out but are not likely to do so until after your third.

Answer 2

I feel your pain brother, some people just burn off weight easier then others.

The best advise I can give you is to make sure you find time for PT. I know that some positions out there do not make finding time for PT easy. Stay vigilient and if need be, sneek to the gym during your lunch break and hit the treadmill for 30 minutes each day.

Create a list of everything you eat and drink with portions. Loosing weight is not easy, but with a list you can see where your putting on the extra pounds. Take this to your program leader for guidance on how to best fix your diet.

This isn't something that is going happen over night, you have 6 monthes so set some realistic goals and then set benchmarks to mark your progress. This way you can see the progress.

Find a work our partner. I have no doubt there are some work out fanatics in your unit who will be glad to give you some pointers and if you look hard enough, I'm sure you'll find one or two will who make you their pet project and turn in you back into that stud that you were fresh out of boot camp.

Good luck man!

Answer 3

My husband experienced the AF version of the program you are on. I would take the extension. I know you are tired and frustrated right now, but if up until now you have enjoyed your time in the Marines and had planned to stay in longer, that is still an option. First thing to do is get a consult to the base nutrion clinic. They can help you with dietary tips and figuring out meal ideas, even if you have to eat from the chow hall all the time. Next, go to the base gym and speak to one of the people working there to help you develop a workout program. If you have a friend who is devoted to gym time, ask if you can work out together...it is often easier with a buddy, especially one who will be on you to go with them as planned. Finally, if you haven't had to do so already, I would suggest that you start keeping a work out log and have it signed off by gym personel each time you work out and then your supervisor once a week. I know in the AF, that is automatically part of the program and it does make a huge difference when you know you will be held accountable. If you have tried all of this and are still having problems, I would suggest a visit to your primary care doc to be sure there isn't something else going on.

I know getting kicked out seems appealling right now, but it will only end the military problem and can cause others. You could loose benefits like your GI Bill and the right to transitional benefits depending on the type of discharge. It can be done...my husband is proof. It took a lot of dedication and hard work, but he is now living in a way that it is all part of the day to day for him and he won't have to worry about the program again. YOu can do this....

Answer 4

first, have you been to medical to determine whether or not your problems are indeed a medical problem? have you spoken to a nutritionist about changes in your diet?

7 pounds is not a lot, but if you spent your time doing weight training.. guess what.. muscle weighs more than fat.


have you given your CoC any reason to think you are purposely failing? seems like you are trying to take the easy way out just by this question alone. if that's the case, you can be assured your life will be bmade miserable.

Answer 5

You can request mast up to the commander and plead your case. Sometimes appealing to the Chaplain can help as well as an advocate.

To perfectly honest-If all you have to do is loose 7 lbs, do everything in your power to do it! Part of being a Marine is discipline. Not just military discipline but self discipline. If you quit on yourself now you may start a trend and always quit on yourself. Give it your best shot, if you made it this far then you have it in you.

Answer 6

Talk with a nutritionist and let them help guide you or go to Weight Watchers and see what you can accomplish with them. Keep track of everything you eat and drink for a month and take the list to them so they can see exactly what you are doing so they can point out what foods you might want to leave alone entirely. And if you are exercising, you may be gaining some weight in the muscles so slow that down to some degree if you can.

Tupperware has a CrystalWave divided dish that might be beneficial for you, too. It would help you with your portion sizes so you aren't eating more than you should. Make sure you are eating alot of vegetables and meat should only be the size of the palm of your hand. Cut out all bread and sugars and limit your potato and pasta intake.

http://order.tupperware.com/coe/app/tup_show_item.show_item_detail?fv_item_number=P10055421000&fv_item_category_code=4000

Portion Sizes:

Relating the portion size of a serving to everyday items is an easy way to visualize what a true portion size looks like.
Woman's fist or baseball - a serving of vegetables or fruit is about the size of your fist
A rounded handful - about one half cup cooked or raw veggies or cut fruit, a piece of fruit, or ½ cup of cooked rice or pasta - this is a good measure for a snack serving, such as chips or pretzels
Deck of cards - a serving of meat, fish or poultry or the palm of your hand (don't count your fingers!) - for example, one chicken breast, ¼ pound hamburger patty or a medium pork chop
Golf ball or large egg - one quarter cup of dried fruit or nuts
Tennis ball - about one half cup of ice cream
Computer mouse - about the size of a small baked potato
Compact disc - about the size of one serving of pancake or small waffle
Thumb tip - about one teaspoon of peanut butter
Six dice - a serving of cheese
Check book - a serving of fish (approximately 3 oz.)
Eyeball it! - Take a look at the recommended serving sizes on the new USDA MyPyramid Food Guidance System. Get out a measuring cup or a food scale and practice measuring some of your favorite foods onto a plate, so that you can see how much (or how little!) a ½ cup or 3-ounce serving is. This will help you "eyeball" a reasonable serving!

http://www.mealsmatter.org/EatingForHealth/Topics/article.aspx?articleID=52

Hoping all works out for you soon. And thanks for your dedication and love for our country, for serving and fighting to keep us free. God bless you

Answer 7

Sorry, but if you have 27% body fat and you are only 7...or now 11 pound overweight, you are not trying. Unless you are incapable of exercise, that weight would melt off in no time with exercise and cutting 10% of what you eat.

With all due respect...you cannot build a 40,000 brick house with 30,000 bricks.

Answer 8

I lost 60 pounds.

You have to count calories and stick to it.

I did 1500 calories a day. Period. Ate whatever I wanted as long as it didn't go over 1500 total. I found a lot of food I could eat plenty of and not go hungry and still stay at 1500.

If you WANT to lose weight you can, but until you WANT to it is useless playing the diet games.



Good Luck!




g-day!

Answer 9

Sorry Marine. You were given something very rare in the Corps, a second chance. I was an Air Force Officer and I don't know if I would have given you one. What you should do is do what you were ordered to do. Loose the weight.

Answer 10

Why did you enlist if you just want to get out?