I want to be apart of something bigger
I am considered morbidly obese according to my height/weight standards. I have always been overweight, but the last few years I went from 250 to about 290. I’m assuming the cause to be combination of a super sh*tty ex bf and mild depression.
Three weeks ago I realized I’m not doing anything with my life. I’m 23 - I’m not in a serious relationship, I’m not in college and I’m not looking forward to doing anything significant (i.e. graduating/degree/promotion). I was looking forward to an extremely boring future with no large accomplishments, while working a 9-5 desk job - probably for a long long time.
At least that’s what I thought until I visited my cousin at their Air Force Base. I loved every second of it. I loved the pride they felt, and the purpose they had, especially the way they respected others in the service. I kept jokingly saying things like “if I were here, I’d do ___ rate” or “I’d want to be stations _____” and secretly I felt the longing of doing it and joining the military - even as they may have perceived it as a joke.
But I was 130lbs overweight for my height. If I joined the military - I’d join the navy and I would need to be 180lbs MAX - it was then and there I decided to make a change to better my health and join the military in one year 11/20/20 to be exact. My grandfather was in the Navy, and that makes me proud and I knew by my at least attempting I would have made him proud....
I currently weigh 273, and I am counting calories and exercising multiple times a week. Even if I am unable to do it and can’t “qualify” at least I tried. But this has given me more motivation than I have ever had. I am so excited, regardless of the outcome - because I have a goal. And I am going to get there. ♥️
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