Was diagnosed with tendonitis in my feet (pretty sure it’s due to the combat boots which kill my feet). Dr. said my feet are collapsing  : (  

Especially mornings were the worst, could hardly walk, but hobble around…. started learning stretches for the plantar fascia… Military paid recently for me to see a foot dr off base, which I was made foot inserts specifically for my feet.

Have been on a waiver this last month and a half and was not allowed to do any PT (physical training)…. sad to say I gained a couple pounds (about 5).

Just got the foot inserts yesterday and they help a lot-   I’m not able to run yet with them, but currently I do HIIT cardio at least 3-4 days a week (for at least 20 min) and moderate cardio everyday if not doing HIIT cardio and lift every day (usually alternate UB and LB with abs).

Where I gained the most is in my thighs and butt… any suggestions for inner thigh exercises would be greatly appreciated as the Navy gym base is limited on it’s weight equipment (and my knees aren’t the greatest).

The problem is that I was eating bigger portion sizes (almost as if I was working out still). Galley food/ the chow hall isn’t always the best for eating either.

I eat old fashioned oatmeal in the am with stevia, and a serving of flax seed oil, and 2 egg whites or 1 whole egg. Next meal is 1 Tbsp. natural pb with a stalk of celery, sometimes with an apple or a boiled egg white. Sometimes I eat a piece of fruit (usually an apple) with one scoop of whey protein (make sludge).

For lunch I have a salad with several slices of cumcumber, a scoop of cottage cheese (not always available) and onion slices, with a scoop of croutons. I have either a serving of fish or protein (options are limited) and then I eat a small bowl of fruit.

Next snack is 3 oz can of albacore tuna with a piece of fruit (near 3pm). I’m consuming 16 cups (1 gallon) of water a day.

I go workout near 6:30pm, then consume a protein bar with water for my last meal (the chow hall closes earlier), and I’d rather workout on an empty stomach (esp for the cardio).

My plan is that I am doing cardio every day…. I’m thinking stair stepper is great especially for the legs and butt. I currently do my cardio then lift.

I’m determined not to let my ‘lack of progress’ get me down. It just shows me that no one is exempt from getting out of shape. My goal is to drop body fat first and foremost- gaining muscle along with doing cardio and eating small meals is the key I believe.

I have a month before I leave to go back to OK. Four weeks to drop fat to where I was before the foot problems started…. Is it do-able?

Any advice, suggestions, or tips are greatly appreciated PLEASE.  

My cousin has a wedding end of July- my goal is to drop at least 1/2 inch (shed fat) by then- ready to rock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Already been a week and can tell progress! I now work (an additional job) front desk at a gym; and one of the guys I work with mentioned that I have slimmed down/lost in the stomach area. I feel better (except the fact that I need more sleep!).

I’m weighing in tomorrow am; looking forward to this week and the coming changes!!!!!!!!!

Already been a week and can tell progress! I now work (an additional job) front desk at a gym; and one of the guys I work with mentioned that I have slimmed down/lost in the stomach area. I feel better (except the fact that I need more sleep!).

I’m weighing in tomorrow am; looking forward to this week and the coming changes!!!!!!!!!

Really looking to get rid of the back fat on this challenge.

Going to attend NPC OK this Sat AM. Looking forward to the prejudging….

It’s such a rush to be around others who are like-minded.  Gotta take progress pics soon….

Got approved for annual leave for work. Gonna take off for KC to meet up w/some friends that I met via BFL/tracker in Columbus @ the Arnold Expo. Looking forward to a great weekend coming up!

Just waiting to connect w/my recruiter for Air Guard!!! So excited. Looking forward to basic and Tech school. Want to work on vehicles and learn to be a mechanic- crazy stuff, but I want to go for it!!!!!!!

Just a note to self- colored and cut my hair- makes my eyes pop!  

I am reviewing my workouts. I really need to drop fat, have been building muscle. My warm up set of bb curls is 40lbs at 16 reps. My second set is 50lb bb curls at 11 reps! I have made strength gains which is great! But I really need to drop fat.
Will be calling a gal who I briefly met at the airport. She’s a bodybuilder that lives in the surrounding area. She said that she’d take my body fat for me (hopefully this can happen this week).
I am hoping that I can get some advice from her as far as eating and work outs are concerned to help me get closer to my desired physique.

I have been going to physical therapy for my knees since March of this year. I’m working on strengthening and stretching my lower body to help the cartiledge in my knees.

Ok, my goal is to begin the 26th of March (Sat) and to finish July 20th. I will take measurements and scale weight on Friday of this week (as well as pictures).