Ulysses Milana

Ulysses Milana

Ulysses Milana went from 330 pounds to approximately 190 pounds so he could enlist in the United States Marine Corps.

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Man drops 140 pounds in 11 months to join Marines

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Ulysses Milana, of Lewiston, lost 140 lbs., down from 330, to accomplish his goal of enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps. Milana lost 20 pounds per month over the past year by changing his eating habits, going to the gym and giving up beer. Can you say INSPIRING? Wow, this guy is something else. Army and Navy recruiters took one look at 330-pound Ulysses Milana, in December 2007, and told him to forget about joining. "You've got to lose weight," Milana remembers them saying. But Marine recruiters were willing to help 23-year-old Milana by developing a workout regimen. "You can sit there and preach ... Read Full Story

Maine man loses 140 pounds to join Marines

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Ulysses Milana lost 140 pounds in order to enlist in the Marine Corps, according to the Sun Journal . "Milana credits self-determination, healthy eating and exercise as the three biggest factors leading to his weight loss transformation," the paper says. "The former culinary student admits weaknesses like pizza and hot wings, but said the promise he made to himself and his determination to see it through made giving it all up that much easier." The Sun Journal says Milana, who once weighed 330 pounds, left yesterday for basic training in Parris Island, S.C. (Photo by Daryn Slover, Lewiston Sun Journal via AP.) Read Full Story

Marines ban certain dog breeds as on-base pets – San Diego Union Tribune

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CharlotteObserver.com Marines ban certain dog breeds as on-base petsSan Diego Union Tribune“It's dependent on the dog's previous living arrangement and training,” she said. “It's not just the breed itself.” Dog trainers said it's not a bad idea …MILITARY: Marine Corps bans dangerous dogs at bases worldwideNorth County TimesFido or Go: Dogs to be Evaluated at SC [...] Read Full Story

Semper Fi to the Ex Fat Guy

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Man Loses 140 Pounds to Join Marines LEWISTON, Maine — Army and Navy recruiters took one look at 330-pound Ulysses Milana and told him to forget about joining. "You've got to lose weight," Milana remembers them saying. But Marine recruiters were willing to work with him as he began his weight-loss journey in December 2007. Now, 11 months later, Milana is 140 pounds lighter as he leaves Monday for Parris Island, S.C., to begin boot camp. It wasn't easy, Milana said, but he managed to slim down through exercise, healthier eating habits and forgoing an occasional beer after work. The 23-year-old said he even ... Read Full Story

Ulysses Milana Drops 140 Pounds to Join Marines

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Ulysses Milana is half the man he used to be, and that's just what the Marines are looking for. One year after being told by a recruiter that he was too fat for military service, Milana has dropped 140 pounds and is set to ship off to Parris Island, S.C. to begin his training with the United States Marine Corps. Weight loss stories of this proportion are rare. Even more rare are the 23-year-old's motivations. In a time when many young men are avoiding military service like the plague, Milana (of Lewiston, Maine) put himself through a full year of strict dieting and exercise ... Read Full Story
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