“... I entered basic at 120 pounds and left at 160”
May I assume that extra weight was muscle vs fat, right? I know that muscle weighs a lot so that I what i’ll assume?
Yes, my physique was nothing to be proud of when I enlisted. After gaining that weight in muscle form I felt better both mentally and physically. I liked the food and the physical part of the training was arduous at best.
I have never regretted joining the Army.