[BonusMom]

I was always a little bit of a lazy one with working out. But in my 4 years of active duty I had no choice. I ran all the time and worked out every day. Funny thing is, I GAINED weight. I went from 135 to 155 just after basic training. kay 20 lbs, no biggie I guess. It dropped and I stayed at 144 for most of my duty.

Then I attended an academy where I had to live there for 30 days (for those of you who might know, Army PLDC or WLC as they call it now) and lost massive weight in that 30 days. I went down to 124 lbs!!!! better than when I was 19!!! But the weight came back on with in 5-6 months.

I have tried everything to get down and it just seems to make me fatter. I was up to 165 lbs when I was released from active duty (finished contract). I couldnt stay away and joined the reserves and when they taped me I failed! I have to lose this weight. I am up for promotion and cant get promoted or recieve any awards if I am over weight.

I am only alowed (for 26 years of age and 5 ft 3 inch high) 30% body fat. My first tape I failed with 32% body fat and this second time I broke even at the 30% weighing in at 156 lbs. (technically passing) but I know that will only balance for so long.

I have started eating exactly what the food pyrimid says to. I typed in my age ect an it poped out how much dairy, grains ect I need to eat. So I have converted my family to this lifestyle. My 6 year old even played the online game with me to help her understand why we will be limiting some things and adding more of others.

But I'm afraid this wont work either. I just cant have more than 30% body fat. Its not just a personal health choice, My career is at stake. I could get kicked out of the army!! or at the least flagged for any sort of favorable actions untill my weight is down again.