A veteran working his way back up

[mediaflare]

my name is Michael, and recently I was Honorably Discharged from the Army. I was a simple Infantryman/Designated Marksman, but was in pretty good shape when I was in.

Now it has been about 6 months, and i have hardly done anything physical, besides regular stuff, along with going to a dance club once a week, maintaining a relationship, and training a wolf/husky named Loki. I have fallen terribly out of shape since getting out, i weigh 195lbs, and i'm damned sure there is too much fat on me.

so it's time to change!

I have started working out with Sarcasticgrrl, and have gained membership to Fitocracy, and this website as well. My goal is to lose weight, define my muscle, and to get back into the shape i was back while serving, i usually got a 270 or better on my PT test(for those military persons who get it) and miss feeling that good about myself

Thank you for your time, look forward to sharing experiences and chatting with you!

-Michael, Kitsune, Mediaflare, that guy over there

[mediaflare]

Update: goals!

1. Quit smoking

2. drop 25lbs, i'm at 195 right now and would like to be 170

3. be able to get 254 on a self-tested PT test AT LEAST!

-55 push ups in 2 minutes

-78 sit-ups in 2 minutes

-complete a 2-mile run in 14:45

from there, i aim to set higher and harder goals, get into some martial arts, and better myself

advanced goals:

-Learn Tai Chi and Hun Gar

-Beat my fear of heights so i can try things like Parkour and rock climbing

-shape my muscles so i have a defined 6-8 pack

[Pat G]

You've got the training and discipline coding left in your brain from the army. so i think you'll get these goals easy Mr mediaflare.

Welcome to the rebellion!