Rounding height measurement

[cmquaker]

My application was ready to be sent when my recruiter called to say I was above the weight limit. I am right on the fence, within a few pound.

My height is just over 72'', and from what I've read height is rounded up to the nearest inch for height/weight purposes (OPNAVINST 6110.1). But my recruiter says MEPS rounds down if you are less than 3/4''. If we round up, I meet the requirement, round down and I don't.

Is it correct that MEPS rounds down? Also, is it necessary that I meet these requirements before I can submit the application? This seems like it's part of the PRT.

Lastly, what's the best way to lose three pounds in two days? It would be easier to get down to weight than to go to MEPS I think.

 

[todd740]

Dont drink much water, excersize, take a big steamer before you weigh in

 

[badger16]

exlax, run in as much clothing as you can...and for dinner have an ice cube or two.

 

[Brett327]

My application was ready to be sent when my recruiter called to say I was above the weight limit. I am right on the fence, within a few pound.

My height is just over 72'', and from what I've read height is rounded up to the nearest inch for height/weight purposes (OPNAVINST 6110.1). But my recruiter says MEPS rounds down if you are less than 3/4''. If we round up, I meet the requirement, round down and I don't.

Is it correct that MEPS rounds down? Also, is it necessary that I meet these requirements before I can submit the application? This seems like it's part of the PRT.

Lastly, what's the best way to lose three pounds in two days? It would be easier to get down to weight than to go to MEPS I think.

You could build a time machine to transport you back 5 years so that you can take the fork out of your cake-hole. I know I'm being a wise ass, but constantly being on the cusp of PRT failure for body composition is no way to start a successful Navy career. Do what you have to do to pass the entry requirements, but then take a serious look at your lifestyle and make some changes because it only gets harder from here on out.

Brett

 

[greysword]

Water weight is always the first to go, and accounts for most of the weight loss noticed in the first week of exercising. It can be several pounds. Look up on the internet a safe way to loose water weight, but what I do is increase the diet soda intake (caffine prevents the body from absorbing more water, and no calories) and sweat a bit more regardless of the activity (mowing the lawn or digging a ditch allows you to sweat as much as running).

Also, you can skip breakfast (especially heavy stuff) and don't drink a lot of fluids (they may do the weigh-in before the pee test). This is going to sound bad, but use the restroom before you go and empty your bowels. Yeah disgusting, but that could be one pound in itself.

If you fail the weigh-in at MEPS, they will do a body fat measurement by tape measuring your neck and waist. You want a fatter neck and thin waist, so suck in a bit, but don't look like you are sucking it in. Also compress your neck a little, as a 1/4 inch makes the difference. You can have your recruiter tape you to see if you make it that way.

Beware: If you fail one part of the MEPS physical (including the weigh-in), you can not get seen again for 6 months. It is worth taking a month off to exercise instead of pushing the weigh-in and having to wait six months to try again.

Good luck!

 

[cmquaker]

You could build a time machine to transport you back 5 years so that you can take the fork out of your cake-hole. I know I'm being a wise ass, but constantly being on the cusp of PRT failure for body composition is no way to start a successful Navy career. Do what you have to do to pass the entry requirements, but then take a serious look at your lifestyle and make some changes because it only gets harder from here on out.

Brett

My body composition is fine, like I said I am well below the 22% body fat limit. I am not on the cusp of failure, just on the cusp of having to go to MEPS and delaying my application submission.

 

[feddoc]

Hit the gym for a long/hard volleyball or basketball game, ride a bike hard, do whatever it takes to sweat the weight away.

I disagree with those who say quit drinking water. Instead, make sure you drink nothing but water. This will allow you to pass much of the water weight, and the junk that goes with it, down the toilet. To starve your body of water will make it horde more.

 

[Brett327]

Hit the gym for a long/hard volleyball or basketball game, ride a bike hard, do whatever it takes to sweat the weight away.

I disagree with those who say quit drinking water. Instead, make sure you drink nothing but water. This will allow you to pass much of the water weight, and the junk that goes with it, down the toilet. To starve your body of water will make it horde more.

Oh yeah? What do you know?

Brett

 

[GatorBoy44]

Stay away from sodium too (canned foods, A1 sauce, ketchup, etc.), salt will cause your body to retain more water.

 

[Kycntryboy]

I've been having fun with the weight standards since I went to MEPS three years ago (72.5", 220 lbs) not even close to the maximum allowed, its really not that big of a deal, if you "tape out" and you have a good PRT score, no sweat. Some people are just more muscular than others and in other cases people need to quit eating so much.
Clay