During my recovery phase, I was on bed rest and could not participate in any physical activities that could have resulted in more damage to my hip. With no exercise, comes weight gain and I gained a total of fifteen pounds. By the time my recovery period was complete, I was due for my bi-annual APFT. As usual, I passed the physical portion with ease. Then, came the weigh-in portion; I failed. I could not understand how this happened since I did not notice any weight gain or look any differently. I was distraught at this point, I had resentment towards the Army for my injury and for my weight gain. I blamed everyone but myself, and this attitude carried me through the next several months of continuously failing. At the eleventh hour, my mentor pulled me aside and explained I had one chance left to pass weight requirements. I was terrified that I could lose my career that came with all of these amazing benefits and opportunities. I was stricken with a sudden burst of self-motivation and determination that I hadn’t had before. I began vigorous workouts, grilled chicken salads became my best friends, fruits and vegetables filled me every three hours, but not to exceed past 7 pm. I stopped blaming the world for my injury and weight problems, and put my all into losing weight. Within one month of this new attitude and work ethic, I was in compliance. Not only was I
During my recovery phase, I was on bed rest and could not participate in any physical activities that could have resulted in more damage to my hip. With no exercise, comes weight gain and I gained a total of fifteen pounds. By the time my recovery period was complete, I was due for my bi-annual APFT. As usual, I passed the physical portion with ease. Then, came the weigh-in portion; I failed. I could not understand how this happened since I did not notice any weight gain or look any differently. I was distraught at this point, I had resentment towards the Army for my injury and for my weight gain. I blamed everyone but myself, and this attitude carried me through the next several months of continuously failing. At the eleventh hour, my mentor pulled me aside and explained I had one chance left to pass weight requirements. I was terrified that I could lose my career that came with all of these amazing benefits and opportunities. I was stricken with a sudden burst of self-motivation and determination that I hadn’t had before. I began vigorous workouts, grilled chicken salads became my best friends, fruits and vegetables filled me every three hours, but not to exceed past 7 pm. I stopped blaming the world for my injury and weight problems, and put my all into losing weight. Within one month of this new attitude and work ethic, I was in compliance. Not only was I