Gents,
I have seen a lot of below the belt stuff over the last few days on this subject. Most of which does not befit a forum of this type.
The fact is - we need to lose a few pounds. The dirty percy lot often have a go at our expense. This we cannot afford. If you want to go on operations you have to be fit. Moreover, the youngsters we are getting nowadays are scarily fit. Do what you are told and get on with it. If you don't like it - still do what you are told and get on with it. That's what being in the military is all about isn't it. Unless of course you want to be a politician or a teacher.