Preparing for Boot Camp

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Okay I thought this might be a good way to help keep track of how this all goes.

Let me introduce myself. I'm an 18 year old overweight kid who joined the Marine Corps in September and ships out to boot camp in February. My main goal in doing this is to gain motivation and a strong interest in physical fitness that will stay with me through the future.

At my weigh in at the processing station about a month ago, I was 6'2, 232 lbs. I really had no history of physical fitness and was terribly out of shape. Barely made the weight limits as well. My main goal through this whole process is for conditioning, strength, and endurance. The weight loss should come as a byproduct.

I live with my parents so I don't have a huge control over what food is here. I have lately been paying attention to everything I'm eating. Nothing goes in my mouth without knowing the exact nutritional content. I'd like to say I've been eating pretty healthy. I've done a lot of research and I know what I'm SUPPOSED to be eating. My daily intake usually consists of a lot of protein and healthy fats. I try to limit the carbs and when I do eat them they're usually of the complex variety. Its a struggle trying to keep up with the caloric intake needed to not starve myself.

I found a friend whos ex Navy thats also a marathon runner and he's been running with me providing motivation. My workout is usually as follows

Sunday-3 mile endurance run
Monday-Strength training
Tuesday-Off day
Wednesday-Conditioning program run at recruiting station (mix of cardio and body weight excercises run in a high intensity fashion)
Thursday-3 mile run
Friday-Strength training
Saturday-HIIT

I've noticed some improvements. At the beginning I couldn't run a mile without struggling. Now I can do the 3 mile, albeit at a very slow pace, but can finish it.

My plan is to increase the pace and distance as time goes along. The actual workout program I'm using is the body by fish





To be eligible for training at boot camp and not get put in the "fat platoon" the requirements are as follows

Crunches-44 (in two minutes)
Pull ups-3
1.5 mile run-13:00 or less

As it stands right now for me

Crunches-36 (as of a couple weeks ago)
Pull ups-0 (never been able to do any, but also adding in training on a pull up assist machine to work on it)
1.5 mile run-17:56

So I have a ways to go and I'm committed to getting better. The last two weeks I have stuck to my schedule.

I know I'm kind of rambling here and theres a lot I wanted to say but I'll save it for later. By the way if any of you guys have any suggestions or anything I'd love to hear them.

So lets start with today

11/18-Byron (running partner) couldn't do the run tonight, so I did some HIIT for 20 minutes. I originally started with walking for a minute and sprinting for a minute but after awhile I changed it to walking for a minute thirty seconds and sprinting for a minute.

Original Weight:232
Current Weight: 228

Weight loss to date: 4 lbs
 
11/19

Today was a pretty basic day. I ate better in terms of caloric consumption today. I cheated a little bit too much though. Went to a buffet and had a salad with some caesar dressing (cheat 1), two bowls of spaghetti (cheat 2), and a small bowl of pudding (cheat 3). At least it was during the day and the carbs had time to get used up. The reason I mention this is I used to have a big problem with snacking at night because of my poor caloric intake during the day and I'd go to sleep and those carbs would just sit there and turn to fat.

I ended the night with a huge chicken breast and some broccoli.

Went on a two mile run with Byron. Like I said before, I used to never be able to do these. I'm still very frustrated with my pace. Thats one thing that hasn't really improved yet. Hopefully with more running and HIIT itll get to a good speed.
 
11/20

Real bad day for me today. Was planning to do the body weight workout tonight but ended up going out with a friend and having this fatty pizza sub thing.

Didn't end up working out either. At least my body did get a day to recover. Hopefully I can get back on track tommorow.
 
11/21

Another not so good day. Ate a bit better then the day before but wasn't able to get any excercise in.

Regardless, my metabolism is still working. Hopefully I'll get some running in tonight.


Original Weight:232
Current Weight:227
Total Weight Lost: 5 lbs
 
I suggest you get a little more serious about this. You ship out in Feb. If you don't want to be put in their "Fat Unit" (not trying to be a jerk, that's what they call it), then you should probably pick up the pace. Don't starve yourself or do something stupid like get on the juice, just do things right, everyday from this day forward.
 
LeiYunFat said:
I suggest you get a little more serious about this. You ship out in Feb. If you don't want to be put in their "Fat Unit" (not trying to be a jerk, that's what they call it), then you should probably pick up the pace. Don't starve yourself or do something stupid like get on the juice, just do things right, everyday from this day forward.
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I agree. Motivation has always been an issue with me, and thats one of the reason I'm going into the Marines.

With that said I'm gonna go do some body weight things and top it off with cardio.
 
LeiYunFat said:
What's your workout look like? You might want to run circuts with several BW exercises of your choosing.
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Lately this is what its been.

Pushups
Pyramid to 7 (adding one more every few workouts)

Pullups (using assisted pull up machine)
3x5

Dips
3x5

Bodyweight Squats
3x15

Boot-strappers
4x20

Ab circuit-
Crunches-25
Side Crunches-20
Sit and tucks-10
Sit and tucks (one side)-10 each
V ups-10
Flutter kicks-25
6 inch crunches-10

Most or all of these are to failure. I'd like to throw in some curls or maybe lat pulldowns because I'm not seeing much improvement with pull ups.
 
Ok so I took another IST test today to see where I'm at.

Pullups-0 (no improvement)
Crunches=38 (improved by 2)
1.5 mle run=13:30 (improved by 4:30)

So its pretty obvious the running part of my workout is working but I really need to change up the rest of it because I'm not gaining any strength like I need to be.
 
Okay its been a little bit but I've still been training. I've been neglecting the weight training a bit but have still been doing a ton of running. Ran 4 miles the other day. Diet is still loosely followed (ie no fast food, soda, try to stick to unprocessed foods, low carb/high protein) but I suppose I could be a lot stricter and see more results. Been doing a lot of reading over there at t-nation. Considering going on their velocity diet although I'm not sure it would work with with the amount of cardio I'm doing.

I think I'm gonna purchase a bottle of those Hotroxx to help my metabolism as I've read rave reviews about it.


Original Weight: 232
Current Weight: 224
Total Weight Loss: 8 lbs
 
If you're serious about this then stop neglecting your weight training and diet. I'm going to tell you right now: You're not going to make it if you keep doing what you're doing. Boot camp will change you, motivate you, and make you into a different person, but at the rate you're going, you aren't going to make it through boot to have any of that happen.

February is in one and a half months. That is 45 days. 45 days to do 30+ push-ups in one set, to do 10+ chins, and to do endless crunches. I suggest you revaluate your situation.
 
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