because of your weight? I was just wondering because there is something that I have always wanted to do but never did because my weight was a big factor in it. Now that I have lost the majority of my weight I have decided that I was going to do this and people are telling me that I am crazy. I decided to come to all of you to get your opinion since we are all going through the same thing and maybe get some different advice. I have decided to join the military......leaning towards the Naval Reserves. Ever since high school I wanted to go to the military. Had taken the ASVAB and was all primed to go to the Air Force.....then I got pregnant. Then I got fat and I just kind of gave up on ever joining. Just within the last 3 months has it really started to bother me that I never did it and decided to just go to the websites on a whim and see what the age requirements were. To my suprise they were between 38 and 40 - I'm only 35. So I have decided that for the next 6 months I am going to work my ass off (literally) so that I can pass the physical and get through basic training and just go for it. I haven't gotten a lot of support aboutdoing this from family and friends...and given the current circumstances of the world I can't say that I blame them for feeling the way they do....but shouldn't this be about how I feel and what my desires are? My kids are excited and really supportive and I think I may have inspired my 16 year old to look into joining as well. So what do you all think?

Hey, I say follow your dreams! If this is what you want to do, go for it. I think it is great, and congratulations for loing ALL that weight!

Oh, just a few small things like I bought a Harley Davidson then bought my own business, nothing major! Whoopeee, what tricks can I pull out of a hat next?

Carmen, the military's not my thing -- far from it -- but if you have always wanted to join up and the only thing standing between you and your wish was your weight, I say follow your dream (if that's not too big of a cliché). Our country sure can use all the brave volunteers it can get. Of course your family and friends (including virtual ones here at LBT) fear for your safety. But that's about them, not you. They -- and we -- might cry when you head off, but a few of those drops will be tears of pride.

GO FOR IT!

I can't add a word to what Zoe said. I absolutely 100% agree.

What Zoe said Exactly!

Lioness, I'm jealous of your dream. I always wanted to join the military, too. But I felt I was too old, and now I'm married and could never leave my hubby. Go for it, now!

Camen - congratulations! I have always lived my life not wanting to regret that I didn't try anything...maybe that's why I bought my first harley in 1981 and rode to Sturgis alone in 1982.

I didn't always make the best choices and decisions but those experiences made me the person I am today. I travel overseas as much as I can and experience life with the locals, not play tourist. I have always been uncomfortable that my excess weight (which is a sign of wealth or having food) was rude so I"m hoping that excess weight will soon be gone.

Go for your dreams. Your dreams may not be what others want but that's what makes each of us unique. Live your life to the fullest and have no regrets. Celeste

Follow your dreams.....

Tears of pride for sure!

Just curious if there's a special field like being a pilot, communications expert or even electronic warfare and surveillance? (happens to be what I do, antenna's. I work for a major defense contractor). I have 2 nephews that joined over a year ago. One's a weapons specialist and the other manages computer networks. There are several reservists I work with, one guy was called for over 6 months in Kuwait, he was in charge of satellite transmissions at a base that guarded oil tankers leaving the port.

The only thing I accomplished lately is water skiing. That's what I've been trying to do for months and now everytime I try I'm up! It feels great.

Go 4 it and good luck.

Follow your dream Carmen, follow it.

I, of course, never let my weight stand in my way. Two years ago I decided that I wanted to get a college education, I wanted a BS/BA degree. So, I just went for it. Damn the torpedos, full steam ahead!

I say go for it! It is a wonderful career. & you can't beat the retirement! I don't know what my Grandparents would do if G-pa hadn't retired from the navy. They get all of their prescriptions free. Go for it!

Don't grow old regretting it! Besides, what better way to stay in shape? Good luck!

Everybody has about summed it all up. Best of luck on whatever you decide. :-)

GO FOR IT!!! God Bless You and God Bless America!!