The Beginning

I don't know why and I don't know why I decided that NOW would be a good time to join the Army/Marines. I'll be 25 at the end of the month. There's a war going on. And my knees are shot to hell thanks to aggressive contact sports. And sports that aren't contact but I made into a contact sport. Sorry kickball.

So here follows a blog where I'll put my fingers to the keyboard about me getting into shape, learning about the Marine Corps/Army, my decision making process of which two branches to join, links to health articles and sites, and anything related to women in the military. Particularly Army or Marines.


Stats Now
Height: 5'2
Weight: 190
Body fat: 27%

Goal
Height: 5'9
Weight: 165
Body fat: 17%.....ish

I currently work out five to six times a week. My workouts include yoga, Pilates, cardio, and strength training.
I also have a bummed knee from a sports playing. Not kickball. Contusion. Nothing serious, hopefully. I can't afford an MRI as I'm still paying off the last one I got and the one before that....

I'm following a low GI (glycemic index) diet. Seems to be working well and I feel great. Veggies, lean proteins, and the inconvenience of lugging around a gallon jug of water.

And finally since I'm an idiot I decided to partake in the 10,000 Push Ups in a Month challenge. I finished up Day 2 and I have 570 push ups behind me. I'm hoping that by May 2nd my upper body will be in proportion of my lower body.

It's a Saturday night/Sunday morning, I presume I should make a good impression and get some sleep.

This goes without saying/writing BUT....if you don't have a sense of humour or don't enjoy the wonders of sarcasm...best you stop reading now.