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Obesity was always treatable via methods the military already had available (beating the shit out of people via PT), but they could even add on modern weigh-los

Obesity was always treatable via methods the military already had available (beating the shit out of people via PT), but they could even add on modern weigh-loss drugs now. Compared to the rest of the cost of the military-industrial complex, it would be a rounding error.

orwin 3y ago
You cannot treat obesity that way unless you want young adult with destroyed joints and nerve damages. I was obese for 3 years (and overweight 5 years prior, following an injury) my ankles still prevent me from really running, and when I go on a hike, the first day (or rather, the first morning after waking up cold) is extremely painful. Weight loss drug then exercise? That could be a good idea, i think it's easier to readapt/recover from bad joints before 25.
- silverquiet 3y ago
  I'm not actually advocating for "beating the shit" out of them; I'm just repeating what a marine told me about his experience. I was a fat kid with an actual joint disorder (that would never allow me to be in the military), but I lost a lot of weight via marching band in high school while eating double cheeseburgers heartily throughout; there was a lot of fast food nearby. I've also gained and lost weight several times in life but have to tailor my exercise to an extreme to accommodate my disability. That is to say, I can't imagine life with good joints, but I've still managed things somewhat. If I was actually setting up a sort of pre-boot program, it would indeed feature low-impact exercise and carefully controlled diet for a few months. Weight loss drugs are still a bit new, but I could absolutely see them having a place in such a program.
- austin-cheney 3y ago
  Yes, absolutely. Different parts of the body heal at different rates. The heart, stomach, and liver adapt very quickly. Other muscles improve less quickly. Joints improve and adapt over weeks. Bone density and flexibility is almost impossible to regain once it’s lost even for young people. That is why slowly building up slow running speed for long distances, such as 6 miles or more, is vital for improving physical health. It’s not about just the cardio. It’s about strengthening the entire body. Cheating that and immediately pushing for speed gets people injured.

orwin 3y ago

You cannot treat obesity that way unless you want young adult with destroyed joints and nerve damages. I was obese for 3 years (and overweight 5 years prior, following an injury) my ankles still prevent me from really running, and when I go on a hike, the first day (or rather, the first morning after waking up cold) is extremely painful. Weight loss drug then exercise? That could be a good idea, i think it's easier to readapt/recover from bad joints before 25.

silverquiet 3y ago
I'm not actually advocating for "beating the shit" out of them; I'm just repeating what a marine told me about his experience. I was a fat kid with an actual joint disorder (that would never allow me to be in the military), but I lost a lot of weight via marching band in high school while eating double cheeseburgers heartily throughout; there was a lot of fast food nearby. I've also gained and lost weight several times in life but have to tailor my exercise to an extreme to accommodate my disability. That is to say, I can't imagine life with good joints, but I've still managed things somewhat. If I was actually setting up a sort of pre-boot program, it would indeed feature low-impact exercise and carefully controlled diet for a few months. Weight loss drugs are still a bit new, but I could absolutely see them having a place in such a program.
austin-cheney 3y ago
Yes, absolutely. Different parts of the body heal at different rates. The heart, stomach, and liver adapt very quickly. Other muscles improve less quickly. Joints improve and adapt over weeks. Bone density and flexibility is almost impossible to regain once it’s lost even for young people. That is why slowly building up slow running speed for long distances, such as 6 miles or more, is vital for improving physical health. It’s not about just the cardio. It’s about strengthening the entire body. Cheating that and immediately pushing for speed gets people injured.