Update from the pathetic faggot who still lives with his parents

You can do it anon. Being 28 myself, I'm also highly considering the military. I have a career tho and don't live at home with the rents. It's just something I want to do, and I want the training they provide/offer.

Go for it man. You can do it.

For shin splints, you're probably landing on your heels. Try landing on the balls of your feet, like you were running barefoot. Look up some youtube vids for more info, but it helped me 100%

>>31342445
Drink water constantly

>>31342445
I remember you, OP. Sounds like you are improving.
Recall that it is critical to keep going, don't stop. Maintain the routine, and you will see results.
As a side not e about the soda, sugary soda also does horrible things to your teeth. Switching to low calorie or no calorie soda makes a huge difference. Of course, it won't hydrate you nearly as well as water, so stay the course on the water.

>>31342503
Find stairs with a rail to hold on to. Balance on edge of steps on balls of feet (close to toes) raise and lower your body using your feet only. This will stretch the relevant muscle group and improve flexibility. And as one who joined at 27 (and likely talked to you before) stretch fucker stretch. Getting old sucks but less so when your joints creak less

>>31342445
Keep going bro you can do it.

On a side note is basic really as hard as they say it is? I'm am out of shape unmotivated 19 year old and I'd love to be a Chinook mechanic but I don't think I'll make it through basic.

>>31342445
>>31342503
Idk about walking on the balls of your feet, but when you get to the point where you start running distances or jogging, do not, I repeat, DO NOT, run on the balls of your feet. You will fuck up your arches and at 28, with a high bodyweight, it could be chronic.

But anyways, good for you, OP! Keep working and you'll get there soon enough. As long as you meet the initial weight requirements when talking to a recruiter, you'll shed lots of weight in basic.

Three words why: Half rations. Run.

>>31342489
I really think the structure and discipline will do me good

>>31342503
I'll have to try that. It honestly feels like I'm finally learning how to actually walk. I used to just pick my feet up and they stayed pretty much parallel to the ground

>>31342560
I hear that a lot, will do

>>31342587
Thanks, these thread help keep me motivated

>>31342623
There are some stairs like that down the street at the church, I'll have to give that a try. I always forget to fucking stretch, and I always regret it. I need to pound it into my brain. Also, what branch did you join?

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Hope you like moping grass OP.

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>>31342770
I prefer upbeat grass

>>31342445
>I still drink cokes every day
jesus christ how hard is it to stop drinking that shit? literally all you have to do is get rid of all soda you have and stop buying more, BOOM you're now free of soda. if plain water is boring then flavor enhancers or shit just start making some fucking tea.

>>31342876
your brain decides you like it and eventually need it

>>31342876
It's not just cokes, I also love juice (real fruit juice, not that sugar water crap). Unfortunately both have calories, and I should just drink water because it's basically free

>>31342933
It's "satisfied" with the first sip, though.

So take one sip, put the bottle back in the fridge, and drink anything else. After a while, you won't need that first sip anymore.

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I'm off to go chip some of the wood that I chopped, I'll probably be back in about an hour

>>31342445

OP: I feel you on the ditching sodas. I couldn't STAND the taste (or lack thereof) of water for the longest time.

Try only letting yourself have a soda with a meal at first. Step down from it, it helped me a lot. Also try riding an exercise bike if you have a gym membership or access to one - it'll help you ditch the weight so high impact cardio (running/jogging) won't be as much strain on your joints and shins. Ease into the jog as you lose some weight.

Lastly, juice isn't so bad. It's calories, but it's not EMPTY calories like a soda is. At least you're getting vitamins, nutrients and other goodies from the apple/OJ, instead of drinking a carbonated sugar bomb.

>>31342980
Go be sexy my bro

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>>31342876
Just drink tea alternated with water. If you only drink tea you'll get dehydrated since it's a dialectic, just like soda.

>>31342682
Don't listen to this guy OP, just do this. Get on a treadmill barefooted and run. You'll notice that you're landing on the balls of your feet like humans are supposed to, your calve will work like a suspension spring and you'll definitely put less wear and tear on your joints. The only reason why this guy's kinda right is because you grew up in civilization and because of that have never ran like that before so you absolutely have to ease into it. Also you will not be able to do this in combat boots, thankfully they let you get your own running shoes for basic and you can find some decent running flats

Dude you're proof people actually can change if they put there minds to it. Great work!

>>31342662
No. As long as your somewhat in shape and do what you're told, you'll be fine.

>>31343074
Don't praise me yet, it's only been 2 weeks or so


I haven't changed until I'm on the bus to basic

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>>31343665
Also time for a walk, I'll check back in another hour. If the threads dead then I'll be back in a couple days