Hi from newcastle

[Cockers1]

Alright guys I'm Ben 18 from Newcastle upon Tyne.

I once tried to join the RAF but was knocked back as my BMI was apparently to high but nevermind..
I started training whilst playing rugby to work on getting it down but, suffered injury from rugby and never got back into it..

NOW I'm looking to apply to the army in june as a Logistical Air Dispatcher.
I'm just wondering if anyone knows the weight limits and bmi requirements for this.
I know I am carrying extra baggage as I weigh in at 17st4 and about 5"10 so I have work to do.
I quit smoking and have not smoked for about 7 months I rarely Drink now and if I do it is in moderation!

I'm really determined to drop weight and join up before I end up not doing it an regretting it.

If anyone has anytips for loosing weight toning muscle up and just getting fit, it would be much appreciated, cheers

cockers

[EchoOne]

Welcome, you will have to loose about 5 stone mate. I'm 5'11 and had to loose a stone to get to 13 stone so with your height id imagine an extra stone

[Cockers1]

Hi mate, not saying you are wrong you could be right but for the raf for more or less the same role i only had to lose 1st and i was at 17st1 then, I don't know how different the army is but I just cant my head round it being 5st Thanks for your input though and thanks for the welcome I'm going to wring my afco on monday and ask a few questions

cheers

[Cockers1]

Been in touch with army, and been weighed properly at docs! weigh just on 17stone and I need to lose 1.5-2st but need to work on upper body strength alot with out putting to much weight on!

Got the fitness requirements emailed to me aswell!

1.5mile in 14mins or under they said

[mike.dt]

Just run, run, run bud! You might find the targets difficult at first, but stay committed and you'll get there! If you feel hungry in between mealtimes then try drinking some water, or snacking on some fruit. Stick to white meats where you can and vegetables. Avoid anything that's greasy pastry, chips, batter etc.

I wouldn't recommend a strict diet and certainly wouldn't suggest skipping any of your three square meals per day, put most of your concentration into your fitness and be determined. The pounds will fall off.

There's a good structured programme here: http://www.militaryforums.co.uk/forums/ ... 92&t=42018

good luck mate

[Cockers1]

Hey mate cheers for the advice!

I've lost half a stone in two weeks and I couldnt even run a mile before now but got my 1 mile time down to 9.40 and improving going for distance running now!
I'm making sure I have 3 square meals a day! Happy with my progress so far

[mike.dt]

Hey mate cheers for the advice!

I've lost half a stone in two weeks and I couldnt even run a mile before now but got my 1 mile time down to 9.40 and improving going for distance running now!
I'm making sure I have 3 square meals a day! Happy with my progress so far

Fantastic progress mate, keep it up

[Cockers1]

thanks mate! Couldnt resist a peak this morning as some old clothes are now fitting so i jumped on the scales and I'm 4lbs of a 1 stone loss amazing how fast you can lose inches of your waist!