Teenager Loses 113 Pounds And Becomes First In Family To Enlist In Military

Sep 02, 2019 by apost team

One teen boy from Las Vegas was so determined to become a part of the United States Army that he lost 113 pounds just so that he could enlist.

Luis Enrique Pinto Jr. became interested in joining the Army after playing high school football and realizing the joy that came from being a part of something bigger than yourself, he told the Army. The 18-year-old knew that by joining the armed forces, he would be the first person in his family to ever serve his country.

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However, being overweight was proving to be a hindrance in reaching his goals. At 6’1″ and 317 pounds, Luis was more than 100 pounds over what the Army's weight requirements are at that age and height. Luis knew that he would have to commit to losing weight if he wanted to file the enlistment papers and pass the physical requirements set forth by the Army.

At the time that he decided to lose the weight, Luis was working as an electrician at construction sites in Las Vegas. Because had to lose at least 112 pounds to meet the weight requirements, Luis knew he had to drastically change his diet. The first place that he started in his weight loss journey was to reduce his carb intake and make a commitment to exercising.

Luis credits his mom for being a constant source of encouragement as he underwent this major life transformation. As a bonus, Luis said that he had a complete shift in attitude, showing more confidence than ever before, reports Fox.

Luis' dream came true and he was finally able to enlist in the Army as a 14E, a Patriot Fire Control enhanced operator/maintainer. Basic training starts at the beginning of September and Luis will be on his way to meeting all of his life goals.

Now you can watch Luis' inspiring story for yourself:

After you have watched this video, be sure to spread Luis' incredible story of dedication and commitment to everyone else that you know. Everyone can use a little motivation like this!