How can I lose 5 pounds by December 7th to pass my height and weight?
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<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I’m 5’5 pushing 5’6 and I went to meps and they said I was 159 and I need to be at 154 for my weight. They did my measurements and I didn’t pass. They said to come back on December 7th to re do my height and weight. What is the best way to loose weight? I work out 3 times a week with a trainer and 1 time a week with the future soldier program from the army. How should I go around in loosing my weight so I can pass? And what would happen if I don’t meet the weight by the time I have to go back to meps? This will be my 3rd time at mepsWed, 17 Nov 2021 23:31:40 -0500How can I lose 5 pounds by December 7th to pass my height and weight?
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<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I’m 5’5 pushing 5’6 and I went to meps and they said I was 159 and I need to be at 154 for my weight. They did my measurements and I didn’t pass. They said to come back on December 7th to re do my height and weight. What is the best way to loose weight? I work out 3 times a week with a trainer and 1 time a week with the future soldier program from the army. How should I go around in loosing my weight so I can pass? And what would happen if I don’t meet the weight by the time I have to go back to meps? This will be my 3rd time at mepsKyleigh WWed, 17 Nov 2021 23:31:40 -05002021-11-17T23:31:40-05:00Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 17 at 2021 11:40 PM
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MSgt Private RallyPoint MemberWed, 17 Nov 2021 23:40:25 -05002021-11-17T23:40:25-05:00Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 17 at 2021 11:41 PM
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MSgt Private RallyPoint MemberWed, 17 Nov 2021 23:41:06 -05002021-11-17T23:41:06-05:00Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 18 at 2021 12:00 AM
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<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Stop drinking beer or any other alcohol. For most people below 30 that alone will get you below 20% bfSFC Private RallyPoint MemberThu, 18 Nov 2021 00:00:42 -05002021-11-18T00:00:42-05:00Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 18 at 2021 12:41 AM
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<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Learn the calorie content of everything that you eat. Burn more calories that calories from food and you will lose weight. Weight yourself every day.Sgt Private RallyPoint MemberThu, 18 Nov 2021 00:41:31 -05002021-11-18T00:41:31-05:00Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 18 at 2021 2:15 AM
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<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Carbs carbs carbs = sugar sugar sugar. Don't do any of those and also do a water load so you can shed it a little before weigh in. YouTube how fighters lose a weight class by drinking excess water for a week then losing it all the day before.PFC Private RallyPoint MemberThu, 18 Nov 2021 02:15:52 -05002021-11-18T02:15:52-05:00Response by SGT Paz Martinez made Nov 18 at 2021 5:31 AM
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<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Intermittent FastingSGT Paz MartinezThu, 18 Nov 2021 05:31:25 -05002021-11-18T05:31:25-05:00Response by CPT Lawrence Cable made Nov 18 at 2021 8:02 AM
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<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I have had the best results with Keto diets. That means very restricted carbs and switching most of your calories to healthy fats and proteins. Generally the switch will make you lose 5 lbs. fairly rapidly since you will not retain water like you do eating carbs. Lot's of Keto advice on the Internet. <br />My post Covid 19 lockdown weight got up to at least 285 (at that point, I just didn't weight myself anymore). Thanksgiving of 2020 I started on a serious program to get my old (65 at the time) and out of shape ass back in condition. With a couple of short periods of backsliding, in that year using Keto and getting serious about a workout program again, I am down to 235. I have a weight lifters build, so that puts me about 23% body fat. Goal body fat is 18%. Another full percentage by Christmas!!.CPT Lawrence CableThu, 18 Nov 2021 08:02:56 -05002021-11-18T08:02:56-05:00Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 18 at 2021 8:04 AM
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<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Only eat 1 meal with no carbs and drink only water. The weight will fall off.LTC Private RallyPoint MemberThu, 18 Nov 2021 08:04:57 -05002021-11-18T08:04:57-05:00Response by SSG Dave Johnston made Nov 18 at 2021 9:56 AM
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<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Ah, Run, Dodge, and Jump,,,, Sorry, that was a former PT requirement when I first raised my right hand back in Jan, of 1976... but it will work, that and push aways'...SSG Dave JohnstonThu, 18 Nov 2021 09:56:40 -05002021-11-18T09:56:40-05:00Response by PO1 Paul M. made Nov 18 at 2021 10:52 AM
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<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Try substituting 2 meals a day with protein shakes and do basic calisthenics for at least an hour a day and stay active. I lost 10 lbs in 3 weeks that way. I then adjusted my dietary intake to maintain it. It might work for you.PO1 Paul M.Thu, 18 Nov 2021 10:52:38 -05002021-11-18T10:52:38-05:00Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 18 at 2021 11:35 AM
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<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>A pound is 3500 calories. The average calorie intake for you will be around 2000 calories a day. Enter your data into the Mayo Clinic calorie calculator for an exact number. If you limit your self to 1000 calories a day, you should make your weight. Do not add salt to your food, no fast food, and plenty of walking.<br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/weight-loss/in-depth/calorie-calculator/itt-20402304">https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/weight-loss/in-depth/calorie-calculator/itt-20402304</a> <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default">
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Sgt Private RallyPoint MemberThu, 18 Nov 2021 11:35:36 -05002021-11-18T11:35:36-05:00Response by SCPO Timothy Canup made Nov 18 at 2021 11:57 AM
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<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Drink at least half your body weight, in ounces of water a day. Cut out sugar. The only sugar you should get is from fruits and veggies. You also want to eat more veggies than fruit. Cut your calories. Don’t skip meals, but eat less at each meal. Get in at least 10,000 steps a day. This around 3 miles plus what ever moving around you do for the day. If you drink coffee, drink it black. If you do this, you will cut weight. But, you have to keep it off. My suggestion is to cut 10-20 pounds below your target weight. This will allow you to go on vacation it take a weekend off and eat or drink what you want and still stay in your limits. Don’t fall off the wagon to long. Change your life forever and not just an entrance exam.SCPO Timothy CanupThu, 18 Nov 2021 11:57:37 -05002021-11-18T11:57:37-05:00Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 18 at 2021 12:40 PM
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<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Less intake, more physical output. Spend a day in dry sauna before weigh in.CWO3 Private RallyPoint MemberThu, 18 Nov 2021 12:40:28 -05002021-11-18T12:40:28-05:00Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 18 at 2021 2:11 PM
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<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Low carb diet and tons of water. <br /><br />I can drop 10 lbs in 2 weeks by eating broccoli and packets of tuna for my meals and drinking over a gallon of water a day. <br /><br />Get used to crash diets in the army. I end up having to do one every time we need to do height weight. Can pass my ACFT no sweat just have a long neck and long upper torso so taping is always awful for me. Frustrating to see the guys with big beer guts with fat necks pass tape but can’t pass a PT test. Oh well that’s the way the test is done. <br /><br />Good luck!MAJ Private RallyPoint MemberThu, 18 Nov 2021 14:11:22 -05002021-11-18T14:11:22-05:00Response by SPC Edward Oliver made Nov 18 at 2021 4:58 PM
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<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>fast three days eat 2 days and repeat till weight is goneSPC Edward OliverThu, 18 Nov 2021 16:58:16 -05002021-11-18T16:58:16-05:00Response by SGT Herbert Bollum made Nov 18 at 2021 6:53 PM
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<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Another thing that I did many years ago to drop weight -- STOP ALL SALT and SUGAR for the time being, NO French fries, NO sweet drinks or on cereals. I lost 10 pounds in 30 days after returning from South Korea.SGT Herbert BollumThu, 18 Nov 2021 18:53:22 -05002021-11-18T18:53:22-05:00Response by CPT Gary Thomas made Nov 19 at 2021 1:33 AM
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<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The easiest way to lose weight is to always leave the table a little hungry while cutting out all high calorie snacks. If you are really hungry, eat some celery sticks or an apple.CPT Gary ThomasFri, 19 Nov 2021 01:33:39 -05002021-11-19T01:33:39-05:00Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 19 at 2021 6:57 AM
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<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Have in mind that a lot of responses below are short-term solutions. Exercising is a way to stay fit, but diet will be the way which will make you get to the right weight. Cut on carbs (including, sweets and alcohol, no fast food). Please don't feel shy to message me if you need advice or encouragement.<br />Be very strict with water intake. I still struggling to drink enough water, and my body tends to keep that "water weight" ( oh no I'm going to die from dehydration, let's keep at that water inside just in case), my weight can change 5lb within the same day. <br /><br />Also if you 5'5' pushing towards 5'6', which is my case too, so it's is very important that they measure your height properly. Improper measuring techniques can cut that half on an inch needed to be in the next weight bracket. Army weight standards are very outdated, so even the person who is fit, still can be "fat". Believe me, all these pounds will be shed in BCTSGT Private RallyPoint MemberFri, 19 Nov 2021 06:57:03 -05002021-11-19T06:57:03-05:00Response by GySgt Kenneth Pepper made Nov 20 at 2021 1:03 PM
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<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>A lot of good advice here, especially eliminating salt, alcohol and processed foods. <br />I will warn you in advance that if you are struggling to achieve maximum allowable weight now, you are likely to continue to struggle. I understand the need to cut a few pounds to get through MEPS, but it doesn't end there. At 5'6" and 159 lbs you are going to have to change your body composition completely or you will end up in a constant state of misery trying to stay in regs.<br />My suggestion is to get down under your weight limit and see how hard it is to maintain it through the winter. If you can't do that, you may want to consider another career choice. <br />This advice is coming from a barrel chested, short legged Marine who struggled most of my 21 years to maintain weight requirements.GySgt Kenneth PepperSat, 20 Nov 2021 13:03:56 -05002021-11-20T13:03:56-05:00Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 20 at 2021 2:52 PM
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<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Wrap your stomach in plastic wrap and go in the sauna in your winter pt clothes a few hours a day until your weight in.SSG Private RallyPoint MemberSat, 20 Nov 2021 14:52:54 -05002021-11-20T14:52:54-05:002021-11-17T23:31:40-05:00