Here it goes. I need to lose more weight. I was suppose to be shipped out May 7th, but my recruiter and I thought it would be best to move it back to the 27th. I weigh about 196 and I need to get down to around 178 or so. My recruiter has told me not to eat any meat only vegetables and fruits, which I have. I eat eggs for my protein. Here is my daily workout with my recruiter for the past 3 weeks or so. We run 2 miles stopping every 1/2 of a mile and pt. Side-straddle hops, crunches, push-ups, and other pt'ing exercises. Then that afternoon we run another 2 miles non-stop. He also has me going to the gym doing 30 mins biking/running then 30 mins in sauna then 30 mins running and finally 30 mins in steamroom. I am the same weight for the past 3 weeks. I need more help. Any Advice? I am also taking Hydroxcut Hardcore and Stacker 2. It just seems like I am not losing any weight on the scale but people say I am slimming up around my waist. What do I need to do? I have to get ready for boot camp and I want to make it to be a Marine. Any help would be appreciated. Thank You

water....

drink nothing but water. constantly.

all that activity needs you to drink a lot of water.

limit your salt intake (you don't need to put any on anything if you want to lose weight)


i'd watch it with the snake oil weight loss trash. there is no guarantee those pills work and they increase your risk factor of a lot of things worse than a few extra pounds.

also, i've seen people who stop taking them and balloon up a few pounds. it's not like you'll be able to take them in basic anyway.

have you lost any weight? what does the scale say? i don't know if 18 lbs in 2 weeks is very realistic weight loss (9% of your weight in 2 weeks?). 5 lbs a week would be a lot for your size. (3% a week)

good luck eith way.

I drink nothing but water now. For the whole time we been working out and I been trying to lose weight my scale differs by a pound up or down everyday. I been doing this to lose weight but it seems I am not losing any.

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Originally posted by Cottenboy:
Any Advice? I am also taking Hydroxcut Hardcore and Stacker 2.

Stop taking this ASAP. I thought I needed help dropping weight a couple of years ago, yes it helped dropping the weight, but now I have to take meds for high blood pressure. Its not worth it in the long run.

OK I will stop taking them. The only reason I am taking them is my recruiter told me to and told me they would help. Are there other ways I can drop weight? I really don't know what other ways I can.

Cotten...You're the only one who knows your body and your metabolism.

Go see a doctor and get a good, safe means to help you lose weight.

Personally, I don't think dropping 20 lbs in 14 days is healthy.

Well I dont think it is either, but for my weight not to drop 3 weeks prior with working out and everything....I dont know what to do. I mean I would think I would see atleast a small change in 3 weeks. I just dont know and dont know what to do.

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would see atleast a small change in 3 weeks. I just dont know and dont know what to do.

Ask the recruiters to tape measure your neck and waist to see if you are losing and body fat. If you are and you wait is still the same it really only be 3 things.

1. water wait-cut down the salt(dont stop eating it just eat less of it), drink a lot of water, about a liter every hour. if you body is not getting enough water it holds on to water and that is were you get water weight. its possible those suppliment are also making you retain water.

2. Muscles- not bad

3. the food in you system, if you are eating low calorie food, but you are eating a lot of it it could still be in your system and the wait is not comming from fat but the actual wait of the food in your system. Make sure your also eating fiber to make sure you are taking a crap at least everyday at most every two days. if you are going more than 2 days between bowel movements than that is probably on of the culprets.

But if you are losing body fat and have the same weight you may be able to ship just on your body fat count. remember the recruiters measure you don't suck it in and don't stick it out okay.

This post reminds me of when I was in the fleet,,,,and there was a PFT coming up...and guys who were weak would start working out a week prior...saying...I have to get in shape.....but I digress...

Just so you know...there are no weight requirements at Mcdonalds...

Word of Caution...

Water Intoxication aka hyperhydration, water poisoning, water overdose.

Under certain circumstances, you could be diluting the concentration of electrolytes (sodium) in your body to somewhere below safe limits by consuming large quantities of water.

If you consume more water then you lose in urinating, sweating and from water vapor in breathing, you run the risk of water intoxification.

Worst case results are cerebral edema, seizures, coma and death.

The following scenario occurs infrequently but is noteworthy as death may result:

A casual marathon runner hydrates thoroughly before running at a 4:30:00 (four and a half hours) pace or slower and stops at every station to consume one or more cups of water during the course of the 26 mile race.

15 miles into the race, the runner begins to feel light-headed and assumes this is the result of dehydration and begins to consume more water at each of the watering stations.

22 miles into the race the runner colapses.

Hopefully, medical personnel at the race will not assume dehydration. If they suspect and treat for water intoxification inititially, the runner stands a chance of survival. If they treat for dehydration, death will likely occur.

All this talk of no sodium and lots of water could make you put yourself at risk.

Be careful.

i don't think we're trying to tell him to over hydrate or to eliminate all sodium, but based on what he doing now, and the information he provided, that could be the culprit.

there is more than enough sodium in the average diet that no salt needs to be added. you should definately stay away from excess. (pretzels, potato chips, canned soups, even pickles)

as far as the water, based on the activity, you don't need to consume a gallon an hour, but you should be sipping water constantly. (not chugging)

your pee should be clear or light yellow. if it's dark yellow, you need more water.

this is your best indicator of hydration.

what do you eat? eliminate all white starches. (bread, white rice, potatoes-even baked potatoes)

don't eat too many bananas either. eat more citrus and apples, pears, etc.

steamed veggies(broccoli, green beans, carrots) are ideal veggies.

salads with either no dressing or no fat dressing. (no croutons)

read labels and follow serving sizes.

also, how long have you been working out for? if you have just started to try and lose 20 lbs recently, it will take time. you spent months putting the weight on. it's not coming off overnight. not naturally anyway.

5 lbs a week is about all your body will probably allow.

best of luck to you.

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i don't think we're trying to tell him to over hydrate or to eliminate all sodium

You are correct.

But the kid sounds desperate.

He's hearing "cut your sodium" and "increase your water".

Desperation may lead to extremes.

Hence... the word of caution.

gotcha...

Cottonboy, please don't overdo it.

best of luck to you.

Thank you to all. I been working out, this week will make a month, trying to lose weight. I will get him to measure tomorrow when I see him. I just feel like I am doing all this with no results at all. To what I eat: Fruits, veggies, salads, no dressing, what meat I do eat, baked fish, no seasoning. I just dont get it. I use the bathroom like crazy both ways. Just dont understand about the weight. I did not know about water intoxication. Being an EMT I never really thought about too much water. Its always too less water. Well thank you again. I am still open for suggestions and advice.

Super Circuits

100 meter sprint
30 4-count bends and thrusts
100 meter sprint
50 4-count mountain climbers
100 meter sprint
25 gorila stompers
100 meter sprint
Max pullups
100 meter sprint
Max dips
100 meter sprint
Max situps

Repeat for 60 minutes
No rest between sets and runs.

If you are not sweating your azz off, pick up the pace. You're looking for extreme results. You need to put in extreme effort.

30 days of working out is just barely getting started.

Thank you so Much

Take your time and cut the weight properly. Push your ship date if needed. If what you have told us is correct then you are taking the right steps and your recruiter will have no reason to be upset.

Continue to push your PT, run more as your body adjusts to your current distances. Continue to push the cardio work outs, the key will be keeping your heart rate up. The workout you detailed seems as if you are doing this. If you arent losing weight it could just be the way your body is built, and it may take you longer.

Go see a doc or a personal trainer and get your body fat percentage for us. You said your 196lbs, but how tall are you?

I am 5'6. About pushing my ship date back, we did from May 7th to May 27th. I really cant push it back anymore cause I have to get back in time for school. I am a 92 day reservist and this is my last year in college. I just dont know what to do. Thanks for the help.

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gorila stompers

Rickey, what the hell is that?

Semper Fi

Johnny Blaze

P.S. Yes I know your real name. It was a jab at Rickey Recon.

I see your urgency to try and fit in your schedule, but trying to lose 20 lbs in 2 months is quite a challenge, much less in 2 weeks.

i don't want to be too negative, but i can't see this happening in the timeframe you have. too little too late would be the key phrase.

how long had you though about becoming a Marine? did you just wakeup one bright morning a month ago and decide to become a Marine? you should have started with your fitness and nutrition goals sooner.

i think your recruiter may have let you down a bit by having an unrealistic timeframe for you.

weight that has been put on over months and years doesn't come off in 2 weeks. it's that simple.

even in basic, you have 12 weeks of extremely structured nutrition and fitness to lose weight.

ever think about taking the fall semester off and shipping for Basic in the summer? (June/July)i think based on your situation, realistic weight loss to meet those standards will take at least 4-6 weeks. i know you said you have to be back by fall semester because it's your last year, so it may not be realistic, but neither is losing 18 lbs in 2 weeks.

i wish you all the best no matter what happens. good luck.