My question is a simple one. I have a large bone build and a large chest. Does the weight control requirement take the body/bone build into consideration at all in determining whether one is fit to join or not? I've never once seen any mention of anything on that particular topic. That's been my largest concern in joining. I have a hard time loosing the required amount of weight. I cannot get down below 161 and still be healthy.

Any helpful information from my end:

I'm a 5'4" female, 23 years of age and currently straddling the 190lb mark. It doesn't show all that much apparently, but it's enough to myself to matter.

Thank you for taking the time to read this.

Sincerely
Shalie Lanchester

I am not sure of the the ecxat body mass index allowed for female's. They are allowed a higher percentage than male's.I would suggest you go to the Recruiter for your Service of choice,they will weigh you and tape you if needed to let you know where you stand.From there you will know what you you will need in order to meet standards,that is if you are not within standards for your hieght. hope this helps..Tony

The Army weight standard for a 64" female at 21-27 is 141 lbs dressed in workout clothes.

For Navy the max. for your height is 156 lbs in PT gear (shorts/shirt/socks). Age is not a factor unless body fat is computed, in which case the max. for your age is 33%. This is for a Sailor currently serving - don't know if the standards are the same for a new recruit.

Question for you:

You mention that you cannot go below 161 and be healthy - did you see your doctor and discuss what you wanted to do beforehand?

Good luck with your efforts.

I have gone to the doctor about it. I'd be considered anorexic if I go below 160lbs. About the only way I could do that is if I chopped off my chest. =_=; That would be an automatic drop in almost 20 lbs right there.

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Originally posted by Rumiel:
I have gone to the doctor about it. I'd be considered anorexic if I go below 160lbs. About the only way I could do that is if I chopped off my chest. =_=; That would be an automatic drop in almost 20 lbs right there.

Thanks.

I had asked as a lot of folks start these weight-loss and fitness programs without getting expert advice to help them make sure they don't set themselves up for failure.

Given your situation, I would make the phone call to the recruiters for the various armed services and see what they have to say. They're the resident experts. A lot of folks here can tell you one thing and another based on what they knew, but it may not be current policy for whichever branch you want to join.

Again, good luck.

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Originally posted by Boats22151:
Thanks.

I had asked as a lot of folks start these weight-loss and fitness programs without getting expert advice to help them make sure they don't set themselves up for failure.

Given your situation, I would make the phone call to the recruiters for the various armed services and see what they have to say. They're the resident experts. A lot of folks here can tell you one thing and another based on what they knew, but it may not be current policy for whichever branch you want to join.

Again, good luck.

Thank you, I will surely give that a shot. ^_^ Glad I got on here and asked. I would have been going around without a clue.

Let me ask a critical question, can you do the run, push-ups and sit-ups? That is also critical to success.

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Originally posted by Dave_M:
Let me ask a critical question, can you do the run, push-ups and sit-ups? That is also critical to success.

Run? Eh, not so much, it feels like my chest'll rip off. =_=; My chest is too big. But yea, I can do sit-ups and push-ups. Grew up doing them, though I'm not as good as I used to be at them.