tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post7877423193378788268..comments2024-03-20T03:21:51.658-04:00Comments on Gourmet Runner: Weigh-In WednesdayVanessa @ Gourmet Runnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06927786555693446088noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-23201518084261475472012-06-14T10:32:22.740-04:002012-06-14T10:32:22.740-04:00So I'm hopelessly behind on reading blogs and ...So I'm hopelessly behind on reading blogs and only have a minute, but wanted to comment on this - first, I think you are awesome for being so open and honest. My weight always has a little fluctuation, but tends to stay within a certain range. However, I've actually gained quite a bit (for me) over the past two years and it's tough….sometimes I feel like no matter what I do or don't do, it stays the same. <br /><br />As for the military, I'm mixed….but I suppose overall I agree with you that if someone can meet the fitness requirements, who cares about weight. I think my issue with weight has more to do with how overweight Americans are overall (especially compared to other countries!) and if the weight or BF% limits help motivate Americans to lose some weight, then it's a good thing.Beth @ RUNNING around my kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15613775976394277920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-664359576226704012012-06-10T16:56:52.392-04:002012-06-10T16:56:52.392-04:00My weight's done some creeping as well. But I ...My weight's done some creeping as well. But I try to remember that I'm eating healthy, exercising almost everyday, and looking good so weight is just a number, right? I think that we do create these ideas about how everyone else is and how we compare to the "norm" as far as weight maintenance goes. And I agree about the military guidelines- maybe weight shouldn't be one unless it's job specificAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-26176023859002414232012-06-08T13:14:08.061-04:002012-06-08T13:14:08.061-04:00I didn't know their was a min. weight...kind o...I didn't know their was a min. weight...kind of interesting. <br /><br />Hm, I hate the scale so my scale stays dusty and in the corner!!!Marissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00935155587978160137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-22744232475196057912012-06-08T02:16:06.556-04:002012-06-08T02:16:06.556-04:00I don't even know how much I weigh :PI don't even know how much I weigh :PXLMIChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12268964638359962511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-22939619425608387292012-06-07T22:46:25.845-04:002012-06-07T22:46:25.845-04:00This is such an interesting topic and although I&#...This is such an interesting topic and although I'm going to opt out of weighing in after reading previous comments I will say that for me the number on the scale is just a number. I may not be the lightest I've been as an adult but I'm stronger and healthier than I've ever been and right in the middle of the recommended weight range for my height so I can't complain.Suz and Allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15703593542540533784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-45096763673770384062012-06-07T20:54:09.218-04:002012-06-07T20:54:09.218-04:00my weight and i are not on good terms right now, m...my weight and i are not on good terms right now, my clothes are fitting better but my scale hates me, i'm trying to come to terms with it. trying to realize that stupid number doesn't make or break me. but it's trying sometimes.Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382432551318810060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-53455825019292532422012-06-07T17:00:02.166-04:002012-06-07T17:00:02.166-04:00Serving in the military is an honor, not a right. ...Serving in the military is an honor, not a right. The government is under no obligation to accept any applicant that walks in. That being said, I actually think they need to raise the PT tests all around. <br /><br />As far as body weight, I think the numbers are absolutely justified. An overweight/underweight person can be a huge liability if they're serving in the military, and the government doesn't want to be responsible (nor SHOULD they be responsible) for any bodily harm that person might experience due to the physical nature of their job. The weight ranges per height for men and women are very large, so even a "big boned" person, like myself, will still easily meet the weight requirements, given they are healthy and fit for duty.Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10502763029183128499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-58305688370701918922012-06-07T15:53:22.346-04:002012-06-07T15:53:22.346-04:00My weight fluctuates all the time - its crazy how ...My weight fluctuates all the time - its crazy how what you eat and how much water you drink can affect your weight! Some days I can vary by up to 5 pounds, especially if I run a long run! <br /><br />I think the military standards are good - but there are acceptation to everything of course. I think if you are in the military you should be able to do those things.Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01210098462417950977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-38139710133885687552012-06-07T15:52:46.317-04:002012-06-07T15:52:46.317-04:00The information above isn't entirely accurate....The information above isn't entirely accurate. Chin-ups are not included in the official PT test and the aerobic fitness is measured using either a step test or a beep test. <br />The acceptable range for the 2.4km run for a 24-year-old woman starts at 14:26 (12:36 classifies you as "superior"). The time for the 2.4km is not an official requirement, but simply a guideline to help you prepare yourself.Caitlynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15865016703282357720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-21596527351007069432012-06-07T15:45:06.763-04:002012-06-07T15:45:06.763-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Caitlynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15865016703282357720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-22367239094540383012012-06-07T15:42:58.665-04:002012-06-07T15:42:58.665-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Caitlynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15865016703282357720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-19789001283243073272012-06-07T11:05:07.443-04:002012-06-07T11:05:07.443-04:00Most research shows that both "underweight&qu...Most research shows that both "underweight" and obesity are health risks, but once you take cardio fitness into account, most of the differences are statistically irrelevant (see journal article: http://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(12)00266-2/fulltext)<br /><br />So I'm on the side of: fitness is far more important than BMI<br /><br />That said, I'm not sure it's possible to be morbidly obese and also have good cardio-respiratory fitness.Beth (i run like a girl)http://i-run-like-a-girl.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-3064903213007065362012-06-07T10:57:14.896-04:002012-06-07T10:57:14.896-04:00PS: I mentioned your blog a lot last night...b/c I...PS: I mentioned your blog a lot last night...b/c I love it and people knew it ;) POPULAR!Ali Mchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09825324100108230608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-37689052148379562902012-06-07T10:55:39.930-04:002012-06-07T10:55:39.930-04:00I think that's a GREAT weight for you. Especia...I think that's a GREAT weight for you. Especially since I've seen pics of you in just a handful ;) you look healthy and GREAT! <br /><br />So maybe try to stay around this weight not 117! YIKES!<br /><br />Also....I love this idea of a "weigh in" opinion too. I totally agree with you on how strength and endurance and speed should be taken into account far more than body fat and weight, however, maybe that IS important....like what if you're only trained to lift a specific weight but then some HUGE comrade gets injured on site and you have to carry him?? not possible if there's no weight restrictions. I'm sure that's why it's like that. there is usually a reason for everythingAli Mchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09825324100108230608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-66514457144454571442012-06-07T08:26:02.327-04:002012-06-07T08:26:02.327-04:00I'm a relatively new follower to your blog and...I'm a relatively new follower to your blog and I have to say that I've thinking similiar thoughts as you. I'm a graduate student in public health and also an endurance athlete. As a student we are constantly bombarded with the obesity crisis and it truly is very scary to know millions of people are overweight and obese in the United States. As a woman, we are taught to love our bodies no matter what size they are. And, finally as an endurance athlete we strive to be lean and mean to enhance performance. It's hard to find a happy medium I think with pressure from so many different societal views. I've never really considered the military view before and I must argee with most of the comments that body fat percentage is more important than actual weight on the scale. Love the blog by the way!KMichaudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10488179605654792048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-45488405492526931852012-06-07T00:04:56.063-04:002012-06-07T00:04:56.063-04:00They're more lenient about EVERYTHING is Canad...They're more lenient about EVERYTHING is Canada ;) Kidding.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02287501540207945678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-67344749004490168642012-06-06T23:20:18.778-04:002012-06-06T23:20:18.778-04:00Canadian Standards for someone your age:
Pushups ...Canadian Standards for someone your age:<br /><br />Pushups - 9<br />Situps in one minute - 15<br />Hand Grip - 50<br />Run 2.4 km - <12:36 minutes<br />Chinups - 3<br /><br />People must be able to pass rigorous standards to get through basic training and if not/then within 90 days of finishing.Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01340601848402239435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-81933580049532738692012-06-06T22:57:07.377-04:002012-06-06T22:57:07.377-04:00I'm ok with the military rules on weight, etc....I'm ok with the military rules on weight, etc. I think you look great and that the 6 pounds you've gained in the last year are a good 6 pounds, especially if you feel fit and healthy.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12942477087576739697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-56789065137858404942012-06-06T22:12:53.325-04:002012-06-06T22:12:53.325-04:00I can understand a weight restriction on military ...I can understand a weight restriction on military personnel... I mean, logistically speaking, it is going to be much harder to pull an injured heavy person off the battlefield and carry them to safety.ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08976859432116973503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-81509838546656370562012-06-06T21:34:12.308-04:002012-06-06T21:34:12.308-04:00I'm Australian, our military do it a little di...I'm Australian, our military do it a little differently... I like how they go on body fat percentage. <br />Because at 5'8" and 200lbs I would be unfit.<br />But my body fat percentage says otherwise.<br /><br />Thing is... I don't see many people who are bigger meeting the fitness requirements anyway, even if there was, it would be a small minority.Fat for a Triathletehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096286119242252260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-11191495586267066272012-06-06T20:45:09.145-04:002012-06-06T20:45:09.145-04:00I want to see some before photos. I mean, if you l...I want to see some before photos. I mean, if you lost weight, I want proof. ;) I took a look at those charts. It says that the minimum for my height is 121 lbs. So, like you said, is it possible to be TOO skinny (or fat)? If you run a 15 minute 2 miler and do 100 sit ups but only weigh 120, what then? I remember in school when we had to do the PE exam, 2 pull ups was a B for a girl (or something like that)! Where do they get these numbers??Kyria @ Travel Spothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05889638304509763419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-65518567343706540252012-06-06T19:28:27.594-04:002012-06-06T19:28:27.594-04:00I think the standards for women are too easy (for ...I think the standards for women are too easy (for the fitness part), and the standards for men are too strict (for the weight part). According to their weight charts, my husband is supposed to weigh about 20-30 pounds less than his healthy weight (when he is in really good shape and his body fat is low)... For him to already be in shape and then still "need" to lose 20+ pounds... that just isn't healthy.<br /><br />They also need to fix how they measure body fat. According to the army's way of measuring, I am about 23-24% body fat, when I'm actually about 18%. And for men, you can be as fat as you want as long as you have a big neck. I've seen guys who are obviously overweight by a significant amount, but because they have large necks, they aren't "overweight" by army standards. <br /><br />The system is definitely flawed and needs help.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05790614672254668087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-73057957370917496742012-06-06T18:19:06.202-04:002012-06-06T18:19:06.202-04:00i think we should come your weigh wednesday and my...i think we should come your weigh wednesday and my wine wednesday. Hmmm... weigh then wine? teeheeCotter Crunchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03611248979567119138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-58117800218975786482012-06-06T16:50:11.076-04:002012-06-06T16:50:11.076-04:00No I don't think they should lower the numbers...No I don't think they should lower the numbers. In order to meet recruitment goals during the height of war the last few years they basically took a lot of people who normally wouldn't get in before ie. gang members, criminals etc just to have bodies. My husband is a veteran and he was in the best shape of his life when he was in the army. But his time in the army also did permanent damage to his body and soul.BabyWeightMyFatAsshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08872282003431478241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-3442478667293835222012-06-06T16:09:13.868-04:002012-06-06T16:09:13.868-04:00As a Canadian - I find those standards interesting...As a Canadian - I find those standards interesting too. I feel like they should up those requirements at least a little bit...seems not quite enough.<br /><br />As for the American standards...if you're fit enough to do the push-ups and the running but happen to be a couple of pounds over the limit, that seems not quite right. But I have no idea what it takes to be in the military.kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01240103557027301457noreply@blogger.com