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Hi I'm Jordan and I'm 22. I'm thinking of joining the Royal Engineers as it says above, but there are a few things about weight and fitness I was wondering.

I'm currently weigh 17st 6lbs.. is there any information on diet/training people can help me with.

I'm not a member at a gym should I look about signing upto one or can I acheive my goals just around the house/local park.. what kind of surface is best to run on. I've noticed alot of threads about shin splints and stuff. so can anyone offer me any advice on running like times/lengths etc?

Also these proteins shake things I see in health shops etc are they helpful should I be looking into purchasing some or what?

Any help appreciated! Jord

Anyone have any info?

Back when I was training to get fit, I joined a gym and from my experience... a complete and utter waste of money. Sure, you get a nice cool environment, water on tap and the other 'luxuries' within the gym but at £50.00 a month... for me, a waste.

I'm starting up my training next week and have it all planned out my local park.
The footpath around the park is about 3km with different gradients and compounds (tarmac, soil, grass), much better than plodding along on a treadmill, or at least I think so. Also, running on softer ground is much easier on the knees.
The kiddie’s playground is perfect to use for chin-ups etc, just use your imagination for the equipment, and start of slow.

Have you had a look at this page? http://www.armyfit.mod.uk/Login.aspx?Re ... arted.aspx

It gives you a basic idea of where to start and what to do and from there you can build upon it, I found it useful to a degree.

I bought some of the protein powder stuff you're on about but again, though it was a waste of money. A good diet and healthy living can give you all the protein and supplements you need.
Pasta, rice, eggs, fish, lean meats, fruit, high fibre cereals and buckets of water.

I’ve heard that drinking cold to freezing water can speed up metabolism, but for all I know, that could be a load of old bo**ocks

Get yourself a copy of "Fighting Fit" by Adrian weale.

Couple of quid 2nd hand from amazon...

Has a really good beginners section.

Also try and get a physical job.

I was 17st 6lbs (same as you) last july when I started as a warehouse op for a distribution center.

Now I'm 15st 3lbs.

Haven't really given anything up either, apart from daytime snacks and driving a desk all day!

Eat right, get a good workout plan, stick to it and the weight should drop off you.

Why not try your local TA unit for info, PTI's are always keen to share their knowledge (professional pride or vanity? Not sure about which though!!)

Hi, i am wanting to join the Royal Engineers as a carpenter.

I am wondering if the training and qualifications gained from the trade training, is to the standard of the training and qualifications gained by those doing a carpentry course in civvy street?

Would i have as much chance gaining a job in civvi street as someone who had done a carpentry course at a civvi college has?

Thank you.

Trade training in RE will gain you recognised civvy quals, such as NVQs City and Guilds etc. Bona Fide quals for a job when you leave.

My brother is ex RE, he now runs his own business in yorkshire,.. fixing, building etc. Dripping tap to full house rebuild. All learnt in RE.

Thanks for that Alex, what trade did your brother do, how long did he stay in for and did he enjoy it?

Sorry for all the questions.

I served with 59 Indep Cdo Sqn RE as a medic, if you are a fat c*nt they have a great training plan, its called the eat less/run more plan.

Good luck with joining RE mate, a great career and lifestyle!

I second Alex 4013's suggestion to read "Fighting Fit". It was the main text I used in preparation for PRMC, and is still useful now in recruit training.

Glenn mate... my brother was a Plant Operator Mechanic.. Drove/maintained anything from high cab caterpillers to dumper trucks, snowploughs that sort of thing.

There are plenty of ops to get into being a brick layer/carpenter or whatever... NVQ's, city and guilds etc.. it's all there.

He was in for 9 years, then after he left went back to Bosnia and Kosovo on reserve service.

It's good to know what you want to do, but the main thing is to get fit enough to join and go from there.

Doc wrote:I served with 59 Indep Cdo Sqn RE as a medic, if you are a fat c*nt they have a great training plan, its called the eat less/run more plan.

Real smart, moron

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