Navy and weight issue...?

Question

I'm seriously considering joining the Navy... just as my brother did. However, I'm scared I won't be able to due to my weight issue. Now I am perfectly content with my body and consider myself healthy... although I do have meat... According to the government I am classified as "obese," but do not necessarily agree with this!

I'm 19 years old... stand 4'11 [almost 5'0] tall, and weight 209. Sounds way WAY over weight, huh? Well, muscle does weight more than fat and I am actually pretty strong...

***I know for a fact I'm more in shape than those skinny or average sized people. That's why my weight does not bother me.***

I can easily knock out 35 push ups, do 58 sit ups in one minutes, and can run the mile in about 13 minutes... I'm convinced this is pretty decent for a girl in my situation. My weight has never been a concern of mine; I function well on the daily... I'm just worried my weight is what will prevent me from joining the Navy....

So... if anyone can give me feedback... it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much. =]

Oh and this is how I look... <3

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Answer 1

Your HEIGHT might also be an issue - there is a minimum height you need to be to join without a waiver. I think you have to be at least 4&#039; 8&quot; but I might be wrong on that.

For weight, if you&#039;re actual weight in pounds is too high, they do a tape test in which they compare the measurement around your waist and your hips to get your actual bodyfat measurement.

Overall, the best thing to do would be to see a recruiter but just because you feel like you&#039;re stronger than the other skinny types doesn&#039;t necessarily mean you are stronger in actuality or you may be stronger but not healthier overall. There are few ways to tell by just looking.

Good luck making your decision.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I am currently working on getting into the Navy.  I have hit a plateau and I am not loosing any more weight; however, I am still loosing mass.  Due to this, the Navy is going by my body fat percentage instead of my weight.  You body fat percent cannot be greater than 36%.  This is figured through being tapped.  

Talk to your recruiter; he/she can give you the list of requirements for push-ups, crunches, and 1.5 mile run that are based on your age group.  These requirements have to be met before you can even leave for boot camp.  Your recruiter will give you an IFA, initial fitness assessment to see if you meet all the quals.

Answer 4

I appreciate your willingness to join and applaud  your strong sense of self and your happiness with your body and what it can do.  The miltiary however has some pretty tight guidelines when it comes to weight and fitness levels and, while they are somewhat different for men then women, you weight is going to be an issue for them.  For you age and height, the charts would probably require you to weigh no more than 125/130, your number of sit ups and push ups would need to be higher and am guessing your mile time would need to be much closer to 10 minutes.  If you are really intent on joining, speak with a recruiter about the requirements and start working towards that goal.  Once you are in however, you will have to maintian the required weight and situps, push ups and run time.  Additionally, you may be &quot;taped&quot;...measured and then have your BMI calculated..if your body mass index exceeds the allowed measurements, you can find yourself in as much trouble as if your weight was too high.  This issue can really cause problems for you career wise..if you are not meeting the requirements, promotion can be with held, you may be ineligable for some assignements, your EPR will be lower and if it is a continuos issues, you can be discharged.  

Answer 5

You will have to lose weight I&#039;m currently enlisting in the Air Force and I have the same issue. Its only because of your height you have to meet a certain weight for your height, but if you can run a mile in 13 minutes then you good just do it like 3-4 times a week eat right and you&#039;ll drop that weight in no time. Oh and another thing I&#039;m not sure if the navy do the same but the air force they do waiver you on body fat. So just ask your recruiter.  

Answer 6

You max weight can be no higher than 136 lbs. Those are the regs.

It doesn&#039;t matter if you can meet the physical standards or not, you have to meet ALL the requirements to enlist.

http://www.navy-prt.com/femaleweight.htm...

Answer 7

for initial entry purposes,  the Navy will NOT accept body fat standards.,  you MUST be within weight standards, period.  

you are well over weight standards.