I'm joining the Navy but I'm worried about my weight. I'm 21 years old and I weigh about 100 pounds. I think I'm underweight what can I do to gain weight before I go to MEPS and Boot Camp?

How tall are you? 100 pounds isn't bad if your around 5 feet tall but,if your much taller you may be underweight from a health standard.What does your doctor and parents think? Talk to a doctor about adding more weight safely and gain muscletone and strength.

No, I'm about 5'5. I tried eating a lot and eating then going to bed.

Not a great idea to eat like that.You should really see a doctor about being underweight.There are some products on the market that can help you gain weight safely without adding lots of fat or using steriods.GNC and other health food and vitamin stores sell products for body building atheletes,the doctor will recomend one for you.

you'll gain weight in the Navy... don't try to fatten yourself up... they've got enough fat asses! LOL!

woot woot!

no seriously, you'll be fine.

i am 20 years old i am going to join the navy (sorry want to join) i am a bit overweight can the recuiter help me lose the last pounds i need and what are the weight standards

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i am 20 years old i am going to join the navy (sorry want to join) i am a bit overweight can the recuiter help me lose the last pounds i need and what are the weight standards

In general, Navy recruiters will not (some districts cannot) work with people who are not in DEP. It's a waste of their time. You have to prove to them you want it by doing the work yourself.

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