Woman, 21, Loses 113lbs to Join Army

**Sirk** · 10-02-2008, 01:08 AM

Woman Who Once Consumed 5,000 Calories a Day Loses 113 Pounds to Join Army

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Ashley Barrett-Carter weighed 263 pounds when she entered Sgt. Ryan Memolo’s Army recruiting station about one year ago, the Dallas News reported Tuesday.

Barrett-Carter wanted to join the Army and serve her country, but first, Memolo told her she had to lose 100 pounds.

“I’ll never see her again,” Memolo thought to himself.

However, two months later, Barrett-Carter returned 20 pounds lighter – and she kept returning to report her weight loss.

Barrett-Carter, 21, of Lewisville, Texas, who once consumed approximately 5,000 calories a day, has lost 113 pounds and is currently preparing for basic training.

How did she do it?

Her doctor advised her to lose about two pounds per week, so Barrett-Carter hung a pair of size 7 pants on her closet door as inspiration.

She didn’t join a gym, or use diet pills.

“I didn’t stop eating normal food – I just started rationing,” she told the newspaper. “I still eat rice, I still eat ice cream. It’s just about how much you eat. . . . You have to control the urge to eat the entire half-gallon.”

Barrett-Carter started walking around the block, gradually she added jogging and biking to her routine.

Now, she is well-prepared for basic training, Memolo said.

"It's given me the courage to follow through and serve my country," she said.

Good for her!

**powerman2000** · 10-02-2008, 02:46 PM

DJohnson · 10-02-2008, 06:35 PM

Awesome.

**b-boy** · 10-03-2008, 09:35 PM

WOW!!!!!!! 113 lbs is no joke, thats a lot of weight to lose, proud for her.

10-02-2008, 02:46 PM	#2
powerman2000 The Old Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,226 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 203	Re: Woman, 21, Loses 113lbs to Join Army __________________ Don't forget to periodize Best BP 507 lbs competitive Best Squat 705 lbs competitive Best DL 650 lbs competitive Guns don't kill people, men who come home early do. My workout log http://www.ironmass.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6247

10-02-2008, 06:35 PM	#3
DJohnson IMPC Contestant Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,069 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 50	Re: Woman, 21, Loses 113lbs to Join Army Awesome. __________________ Age: 21 Height: 5'10.5" Mar, 2001: 135lbs @ ~14% Nov, 2004: 245lbs @ ~40% Feb, 2006: 188lbs @ 20.1% - Hydrostatic Tested Dec, 2006: 168lbs @ 5.5% - 7 Point Caliper Tested BULKING FOR A LONG TIME NOW Long Term Goal: Over 200lbs @ 8%

10-03-2008, 09:35 PM	#4
b-boy Gold Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 562 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 42	Re: Woman, 21, Loses 113lbs to Join Army WOW!!!!!!! 113 lbs is no joke, thats a lot of weight to lose, proud for her.

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