Posted on Jul 13, 2015
How do you think obesity in youth is impacting our recruiting?
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This article identifies the fastest growing obese metro areas in the US. I'v heard that the military has been having greater trouble finding recruits because of the US being out of shape. What do you all think?
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SSG Izzy Abbass I barely made in, I know how it feels. It was hard to get in, it took a lot of work but it paid off.
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CPT Aaron Kletzing
Good on you for committing yourself to the task and getting in, brother. Keep in tip top shape.
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MSG Brad Sand
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Good for you and I am sure it was good for you. Anything worth while in life is hard work, so use this struggle to help you overcome the next hurdle.
Good for you and I am sure it was good for you. Anything worth while in life is hard work, so use this struggle to help you overcome the next hurdle.
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CPT Aaron Kletzing MSG Brad Sand whenever I see a discussion about 300 APFT, Overweight flags, etc. I hold myself from responding. You see all kind of leaders talking about everybody can achieve a 300, that those that max out are better Soldiers, etc. But they don't know how hard is the struggle, I had to do 2, 3 more times what a regular guy have to do in order to just get in. Is not easy but, as I say, is worth the hard work.
P.S. I just upload my transformation.
P.S. I just upload my transformation.
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MSG Brad Sand
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No, we do know how hard it is to achieve a 300, that is why we hold it up. It might be harder for you, but it is not easy for anyone and making it is not the same as maintaining it. With this said, I know you can do it and when you are a CSM, discussing APFT and flags you will know where those young soldiers are coming from.
No, we do know how hard it is to achieve a 300, that is why we hold it up. It might be harder for you, but it is not easy for anyone and making it is not the same as maintaining it. With this said, I know you can do it and when you are a CSM, discussing APFT and flags you will know where those young soldiers are coming from.
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My Great Niece is in basic training. She worked for 6 months to make the weight so she could join....
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Kally Alenko
Fighting obesity may not be as difficult as it sounds. Why? Because I read here https://newmiddleclassdad.com/fighting-obesity-for-students/ very simple and useful tips for a healthy lifestyle. Although now my whole body is more than 70 kilograms, but I believe that following these tips I will return my weight to normal!
5 Tips for Fighting Obesity for Students | Middle Class Dad
Introduction The total number of obese people across the world has tripled from what it used to be in the year of 1975. In fact, today, the world is suffering
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I'd rather pay the rent than the food bill! If they can't pass the initial health assessment screening, let them be!
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