[eastforker]

Back during the draft weight was not a deferment. I saw a 350 pound puertorican fat boy turned into 200 pounds of muscle in 8 weeks of basic training.

[dp0622]

I want to join the National Guard in New York the day after 9-1-1. I was five foot ten and 260 pound they told me that is quite a bit over the weight limit. Sad for me I didn’t have the will power to lose it. but to be honest I walked from Rockefeller Plaza to the ferry almost every night after work. That is quite a hike. I was very strong and I did get winded easily but that could have changed with 8 weeks training. And you are right

[LibWhacker]

You mean 250, right? I think a loss of 150lbs in 56 days is impossible.

[cynwoody]

I saw a 350 pound puertorican fat boy turned into 200 pounds of muscle in 8 weeks of basic training.

Maybe he should run for governor. Puerto Rico needs to go on a crash diet. Or at least learn Inglés! Or be cut loose to float down to Argentina.

[redfreedom]

Basic training will have the opposite effect too. I entered basic at 120 pounds and left at 160.