But when I graduated from BCT I was skinny and could bench press a Buick.The Army was certainly able to get *me* in shape...although I didn't particularly enjoy the process.
I actually thought I was in pretty good shape when I showed up. Turned out I wasn’t. That’s what basic is for.
They should just think of it as the Biggest Loser without colorful t-shirts, cameras, or crying sessions. Oh, and with a somewhat different prize at the end.