Getting fit for the army (Toronto,Ontario, Etobicoke)

[Splex]

Hello, joining the army is something i have always wanted to do, the problem is i got caught up into online gaming for the past 3-4 years, right now i am totaly out of shape.. i am 6 foot 7, around 400+ LBS, people have been telling me the army is not a place for me.. this is something i have always want to do and im at least going to try to get fit for the army, any helpfull tips to help me get started on losing weight and getting fit for the army will be greatfull thanks.

Also i live in toronto, ontario etobecoke area, if there is anyone i can train with or would like to help me out a bit i am all ears, thanks again

-splexx

 

[Fishbone Jones]

There's plenty of threads here on what you're looking for. Just do a 'Search'.

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[Splex]

Hello, i tryed to use the search tool and dident quite find what i was looking for.  Right now i am 400+ LBS i seem to have my diet on hand, the whole eating the right food 6 times a day and all that but for the work out, i cant do pushups, situps, Should i just go on many walks a day intill i lose the weight first? or should i try sit ups and push up a few times a day anyways. Any information on this situation would help me greatly thank you

-splex

 

[NavComm]

See a doctor, they will direct you on the best course to follow. I don't think you should rely on random people on the internet giving advice. There may be medical reasons why you are obese and a medical doctor can help you with that.

 

[Bruce Monkhouse]

Splex,
You've already opened a thread on this...............stop.