Got a bunch of badass Sgt Grit stuff from FJ yesterday, needless to say I'm all excited and motivated. Just thought I'd share that.
If you're a Poolee or future Marine and haven't checked out Futurejarheads.org yet, hop to it.
-A.Jarrah
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Thursday, June 23, 2011
143 Days.
Its been 143 days since my first meeting with Staff Sergeant Spaulding. In those 143 days I've lost about 20 more lbs, gained 5 seconds on my flexed arm hang, become able to do push-ups off of my knees, and become able to run a full lap without stopping on the track. It may not be much to some, but it's a huge deal for me. I ran tonight, and it felt really good. Not necessarily because it was exercise, but because I was proud of myself for doing well at it. Hell, even going at all is a huge thing in comparison to how I used to be. Let me tell you about what my life was 143 days ago.
I spent every night awake, until about 0430 on average, some nights not until 0700 when my mother left for work. I had panic attacks all night long. Nobody understood why, and I was convinced they didn't care, because they had no idea what it was like. I couldn't eat or sleep until it was a matter of starving and dehydration, and passing out. I had a lot going on, I'm a teenager. To us I suppose everything is the end of the world, right? Relationships and losing friendships, it's just Hell on Earth when we teens deal with that. I always like to assume I act above my age, but I most likely don't. But I'll save my confusion on whether or not each age actually has a standard in maturity for another night. Anyway, back in those days I kid you not, I did not leave my home ONE single time for at least four months. It was a miserable existence. I spent most nights wondering what in the world I was doing wrong, or what it was I did wrong for any God out there to put me in this situation. Shortly after, I realized my anxieties and stresses came from the time I gave up on my enlistment. I was in a point where I didn't believe in myself one bit. Then came the weight loss. I like to believe God gave me an incredible gift in the weight that I lost, because I'd be nowhere near this point without it. Once I started seeing the changes, I finally returned one of Staff Sergeant Spaulding's many voicemails. I came into the Recruiting Station on January 31st, and from that point forward my motivation rose with the day. Things like being able to run, do a flexed arm hang, even wear a size medium shirt for the first time in 7 years. It's incredible.
If you think you can't, you're wrong. I started writing these blogs to motivate other people who mainly needed to lose weight in general, let alone wanted to enlist in the military. If you're a person that's ever thought you just can not do something, you're simply wrong. When people tell you "I've been there, you can do it!" and you don't believe it, they aren't lying. I never thought a day would come when I would weigh under 220 lbs. Ever. Now I'm on my way to becoming a United States Marine. It's an amazing point in life. I've got problems too, ones that have me in a relentless chokehold right now, but I guess becoming a Marine is just a tad more important. Find what's more important. You've got something, somewhere. Guarantee it.
-The highly motivated, A.Jarrah.
I spent every night awake, until about 0430 on average, some nights not until 0700 when my mother left for work. I had panic attacks all night long. Nobody understood why, and I was convinced they didn't care, because they had no idea what it was like. I couldn't eat or sleep until it was a matter of starving and dehydration, and passing out. I had a lot going on, I'm a teenager. To us I suppose everything is the end of the world, right? Relationships and losing friendships, it's just Hell on Earth when we teens deal with that. I always like to assume I act above my age, but I most likely don't. But I'll save my confusion on whether or not each age actually has a standard in maturity for another night. Anyway, back in those days I kid you not, I did not leave my home ONE single time for at least four months. It was a miserable existence. I spent most nights wondering what in the world I was doing wrong, or what it was I did wrong for any God out there to put me in this situation. Shortly after, I realized my anxieties and stresses came from the time I gave up on my enlistment. I was in a point where I didn't believe in myself one bit. Then came the weight loss. I like to believe God gave me an incredible gift in the weight that I lost, because I'd be nowhere near this point without it. Once I started seeing the changes, I finally returned one of Staff Sergeant Spaulding's many voicemails. I came into the Recruiting Station on January 31st, and from that point forward my motivation rose with the day. Things like being able to run, do a flexed arm hang, even wear a size medium shirt for the first time in 7 years. It's incredible.
If you think you can't, you're wrong. I started writing these blogs to motivate other people who mainly needed to lose weight in general, let alone wanted to enlist in the military. If you're a person that's ever thought you just can not do something, you're simply wrong. When people tell you "I've been there, you can do it!" and you don't believe it, they aren't lying. I never thought a day would come when I would weigh under 220 lbs. Ever. Now I'm on my way to becoming a United States Marine. It's an amazing point in life. I've got problems too, ones that have me in a relentless chokehold right now, but I guess becoming a Marine is just a tad more important. Find what's more important. You've got something, somewhere. Guarantee it.
-The highly motivated, A.Jarrah.
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Videosvideosvideos
I've taken a ton of video in the past week, I'll upload tonight. Not all of it is Marine related, but it's fun to watch.
-Jarrah
-Jarrah
Saturday, May 28, 2011
What up moto-vators.
I got my webcam. New videos will happen. In fact, one will tonight. Promise. Just jogged, feeling good.
Know what I found out I LOVE? Step aerobics. Doing it every day. I keep hitting these plateaus, it's frustrating. I know the whole "change your workout and change your diet" deal, but my self control and discipline aren't that great. Guess that's the new lesson to be learned.
This wasn't much of an exciting post, but I didn't want you guys to think I forgot ya.
Have questions, comments, concerns, or need motivation,
hit me up.
aminehjarrah@gmail.com.
You shall be hearing from me tonight.
-A. Jarrah
Know what I found out I LOVE? Step aerobics. Doing it every day. I keep hitting these plateaus, it's frustrating. I know the whole "change your workout and change your diet" deal, but my self control and discipline aren't that great. Guess that's the new lesson to be learned.
This wasn't much of an exciting post, but I didn't want you guys to think I forgot ya.
Have questions, comments, concerns, or need motivation,
hit me up.
aminehjarrah@gmail.com.
You shall be hearing from me tonight.
-A. Jarrah
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
More V-logs?!
Got a new webcam with a built in mic, that'll actually fit on my laptop like it should.
What does that mean?!
New videos. Lots of new videos.
What does that mean?!
New videos. Lots of new videos.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Long time no talk
Hey guys, sorry I haven't posted in a long while. I know I'm getting more followers now that I've posted my link on Leatherneck.com. I'm back though, I didn't forget. I spend almost every day at the Recruiting Station now, so I'm usually not here to write.
I currently have 30 lbs to lose by 11 Jul 2011. SSgt doesn't want to go by body fat percentage now, he wants to go by actual weight. So right now I'm on Slimfast and lean meats for 2 1/2 months. Now if only Oregon didn't have rain all the time so I could be more comfortable with running.
This weight loss thing is really stressing me out now, it's crunch time and I'm not sure if it'll happen. I went running a few days ago with a friend, did not do well. My endurance is starting to suffer and my leg strength is lower, I can tell. I plan to PT more often, for sure. Only problem is, I keep having headaches today and yesterday. Not sure why, and hopefully they cease. I'm assuming it's because of my glasses being very outdated though. Friday's the eye appointment though, hopefully that gets figured out and fixed.
What else am I doing....
Oh, I found another female that might enlist with me. She's still on the fence about it, but at least she's down to PT with me sometimes. We're supposed to be going running or something today, so I'm hoping that goes well. Right now is kind of a "moment of truth" since I have very little time to get this weight off. We'll see though. I need to get moto and stay that way or being a Marine is going to be a further stretch for me. I've lost a ton of weight as is, so hopefully this stupid plateau I'm on (AGAIN!) will disappear.
Anyway I started writing this over an hour ago and I'm already really distracted, so I'll leave it at this. I'll do a video sometime soon, I've been slacking.
-A Jarrah
I just noticed something funny.
My last name is Jarrah. Jar-head, oo-rah. Jarrah. Bahahaha.
I currently have 30 lbs to lose by 11 Jul 2011. SSgt doesn't want to go by body fat percentage now, he wants to go by actual weight. So right now I'm on Slimfast and lean meats for 2 1/2 months. Now if only Oregon didn't have rain all the time so I could be more comfortable with running.
This weight loss thing is really stressing me out now, it's crunch time and I'm not sure if it'll happen. I went running a few days ago with a friend, did not do well. My endurance is starting to suffer and my leg strength is lower, I can tell. I plan to PT more often, for sure. Only problem is, I keep having headaches today and yesterday. Not sure why, and hopefully they cease. I'm assuming it's because of my glasses being very outdated though. Friday's the eye appointment though, hopefully that gets figured out and fixed.
What else am I doing....
Oh, I found another female that might enlist with me. She's still on the fence about it, but at least she's down to PT with me sometimes. We're supposed to be going running or something today, so I'm hoping that goes well. Right now is kind of a "moment of truth" since I have very little time to get this weight off. We'll see though. I need to get moto and stay that way or being a Marine is going to be a further stretch for me. I've lost a ton of weight as is, so hopefully this stupid plateau I'm on (AGAIN!) will disappear.
Anyway I started writing this over an hour ago and I'm already really distracted, so I'll leave it at this. I'll do a video sometime soon, I've been slacking.
-A Jarrah
I just noticed something funny.
My last name is Jarrah. Jar-head, oo-rah. Jarrah. Bahahaha.
Friday, March 4, 2011
Broke out of the plateau?
I was stuck bouncing between 182 and 185 for a while, probably about a month. Today I'm 180 lbs. I assume within the next week or so I'll be able to break out of the 80's and into the 70's. Let me add, I haven't weighed under 200 since...probably middle school. Just got done working out, so I'm tired as all get out. I'll probably write again tomorrow, for now I'm gonna hit the rack. Night.
-Jarrah
-Jarrah
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