SGT Private RallyPoint Member 5556973 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am 35 years old and just enlisted in the Oklahoma Army National Guard. I&#39;ve always wanted to enlist but I never did because I had family obligations that would not allow me too. I&#39;ve spent the last 13 years caring for my legally blind sister and my niece. My nieces father died of a rare genetic cancer when she was two. So I&#39;ve basically been a live-in uncle/dad who took care of the household. There was no other family to help or even wanted too. It’s a long story. So... Now that my sister is married to a man who fills that roll nicely. I am for a lack of a better term free to live my dreams. When I picture myself it&#39;s always in uniform I have always felt that is where I belong. Like it is what I was meant to do. (Idk maybe that sounds silly.) I am 6&#39;2&quot; and 218lbs. I am, what you would call pear-shaped, A.k.a. the dad bod. I am barely inside the regulations for the army national guard. I sit at 24% body fat according to a recent tape. The max is 25% I have an associates degree in Public Service with a focus on Public Law A.k.a. Constitutional Law. I want to become an officer. I spoke with my recruiter and I will have all the college credits to become an officer after BCT &amp; AIT. I have always wanted to fly but due to my age that might be an issue. So I am thinking Crew Chief on a Blackhawk UH-60 is my best bet. I am looking for career advice and some instruction on what I can do to prepare for BCT. What workout specifically? What diet? I really want to excel at this and I am very eager to begin this chapter of my life. I have memorized the Army Values, Soldiers creed, Phonetic Alphabet, General Orders and am working on memorizing the Army song. 2020-02-13T23:51:29-05:00 SGT Private RallyPoint Member 5556973

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am 35 years old and just enlisted in the Oklahoma Army National Guard. I&#39;ve always wanted to enlist but I never did because I had family obligations that would not allow me too. I&#39;ve spent the last 13 years caring for my legally blind sister and my niece. My nieces father died of a rare genetic cancer when she was two. So I&#39;ve basically been a live-in uncle/dad who took care of the household. There was no other family to help or even wanted too. It’s a long story. So... Now that my sister is married to a man who fills that roll nicely. I am for a lack of a better term free to live my dreams. When I picture myself it&#39;s always in uniform I have always felt that is where I belong. Like it is what I was meant to do. (Idk maybe that sounds silly.) I am 6&#39;2&quot; and 218lbs. I am, what you would call pear-shaped, A.k.a. the dad bod. I am barely inside the regulations for the army national guard. I sit at 24% body fat according to a recent tape. The max is 25% I have an associates degree in Public Service with a focus on Public Law A.k.a. Constitutional Law. I want to become an officer. I spoke with my recruiter and I will have all the college credits to become an officer after BCT &amp; AIT. I have always wanted to fly but due to my age that might be an issue. So I am thinking Crew Chief on a Blackhawk UH-60 is my best bet. I am looking for career advice and some instruction on what I can do to prepare for BCT. What workout specifically? What diet? I really want to excel at this and I am very eager to begin this chapter of my life. I have memorized the Army Values, Soldiers creed, Phonetic Alphabet, General Orders and am working on memorizing the Army song.

2020-02-13T23:51:29-05:00 2020-02-13T23:51:29-05:00 CPT Private RallyPoint Member 5557012

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Top priority should be fitness and weight loss. <br />The max you mentioned is for recruiting. Your body fat allowance will be less I think when you get to a unit. <br /><br />Anyways I don&#39;t know how the oklahoma guard operates, but OCS slots are competitive and no one will give you a shot if you arent competative in fitness, height, and weight. <br /><br />That&#39;s also great leverage to get things you want once you are in. Start training deadlifts, sprints, and functional fitness generally. Google acft training and start prepping for the future fitness test. <br /><br />I recommend a balanced diet. <br /><br />Focus on self improvement and leverage that in the future.

2020-02-14T00:15:07-05:00 2020-02-14T00:15:07-05:00 CSM Charles Hayden 5557018

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Never again drink a “pop - soda - cola” drink! <br /><br />Water helps any diet immensely. One grandson only reaches for a bottle of water when he comes to see me. (he is down from 340 to 270 and striving for 220 - at 6’-4”), he will be svelte!<br /><br />You cannot make a mess if and when you spill water! It evaporates leaving no trace!!

2020-02-14T00:22:58-05:00 2020-02-14T00:22:58-05:00 SSG Private RallyPoint Member 5557045

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I was 32 when I got into aviation. Let let age scare you. I’m 40 now and currently picking up my second aviation MOS. Once you get through basic, AIT is easy as long as you can read, write, and turn a wrench. <br /><br />The lowest GPA in my class right now is a 90 and the kid that has that is far from the sharpest tool in the shed.

2020-02-14T00:49:30-05:00 2020-02-14T00:49:30-05:00 SFC Michael Krogmann 5557051

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Low carb has worked for me. Avoid processed foods, bread, pasta, etc

2020-02-14T01:00:00-05:00 2020-02-14T01:00:00-05:00 TSgt Melissa Post 5557276

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>My husband and I have been doing Keto diet. I get it that a lot of people are against it, but I can say it does work and it works fast. My husband usually loses more than I do quicker. Definitely do your research but there are a lot of useful pages and sites out there. There are a lot of groups on Facebook and Instagram that have recipes and support. My husband likes it because he can eat meat and bacon.

2020-02-14T04:38:46-05:00 2020-02-14T04:38:46-05:00 SPC Private RallyPoint Member 5558110

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Power to you brother! Just went through at 33!

2020-02-14T08:12:27-05:00 2020-02-14T08:12:27-05:00 WO1 Private RallyPoint Member 5558193

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>As stated before, the first and most important thing to do is get in shape. I would look up the army website for the ACFT and do the exercises outlined there; as the APFT will most likely be obsolete by the time you enter BCT. <br />If you want to go flight warrant then it is easier for you to put in a packet and go street-to-seat rather than enlisting and then doing a packet for flight. Yes, your age might hinder you a bit but there are individuals in flight school with me right now who are the same age as you (remember that the Army has a waiver for everything). So if you really want to fly I would first try dropping a flight packet before signing up to enlist. <br />Good luck with your process and keep up the hard work.

2020-02-14T08:52:40-05:00 2020-02-14T08:52:40-05:00 1SG Raymond Benning 5558261

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Eat healthy. It doesn’t have to be perfect but the effort must be there. Incorporate water at every meal. Water, water, water. The more you drink, the more your body will want. Focus on events for the new ACFT. Get your muscles use to the exercise.

2020-02-14T09:25:05-05:00 2020-02-14T09:25:05-05:00 CPL Gary Pifer 5558808

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I rejoined at age 46 in 2002... forget all the nonsense about memorizing creeds, songs etc... Your goal is to get enough years and points to retire in 25 years... But you must deploy long enough to get Veteran status at least once 91 days? . You won&#39;t be the oldest by far.... maybe in BCT.

2020-02-14T11:45:03-05:00 2020-02-14T11:45:03-05:00 SPC Private RallyPoint Member 5559253

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Feel free to message me and I can help you with your diet and workout (no charge). I’ve done a transformation myself and enjoy helping others.

2020-02-14T13:49:36-05:00 2020-02-14T13:49:36-05:00 PO1 Orlando Miller 5559431

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I&#39;m proud of you for enlisting. Best advice is to work out daily, but more importantly, run 2-3 miles a day to reduce your body fat.

2020-02-14T14:47:19-05:00 2020-02-14T14:47:19-05:00 PFC Private RallyPoint Member 5559607

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>In at 33, here. Avoid sugar and processed flour. Run as much as you can. Stay hydrated! Those things will make you feel better, which will increase our drive to do more.

2020-02-14T15:23:09-05:00 2020-02-14T15:23:09-05:00 Maj J B 5559821

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If your not a strong runner start a couch to 5K program (google search couch to 5K). Make sure your doing pushups. Look for good pushup workouts and sets on-line as well.

2020-02-14T16:46:56-05:00 2020-02-14T16:46:56-05:00 SSG Joshua Johnson 5560505

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Google Stew Smith 45 days beginner program. It has nutrition and exercise info.

2020-02-14T21:01:06-05:00 2020-02-14T21:01:06-05:00 MSgt James Reaves 5561336

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>First thing I would do, change my life style, and put all your effort into getting into shape, physically and mentally. Put everything else behind you. If you want to advance in the military. <br />You made the first step by getting into the guard, but that is just a tiny step. Now step up the pace and become a big tough soldier. Then apply for the school you want. When your superiors see that you are serious, than you can get started in the direction you want. Good luck.

2020-02-15T06:39:00-05:00 2020-02-15T06:39:00-05:00 SGT Private RallyPoint Member 6524178

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Well I completed training graduated October 2nd. I was given soldier leader of the cycle at basic and distinguished honor graduate at AIT. I appreciate all the info and tips I was provided. Thank you everyone.

2020-11-23T12:53:27-05:00 2020-11-23T12:53:27-05:00 2020-02-13T23:51:29-05:00