Maintaining adequate levels of fitness has a direct impact on the combat readiness of all soldiers in the military. It is extremely essential for all soldiers to exemplify high levels of physical and mental toughness in the process of carrying out his or her duties. This is so because the process of defending and protecting this country and its allies, against its enemies is a very stressful and daunting task that has the potential of resulting in the lost of lives. Therefore, it is incumbent for all soldiers to remain within the guidelines of established height and weight, as well as physical fitness standards. I have had a problem getting my body mentally prepared to conduct the necessary physical activities required to maintain my body in such peak condition.
             A little while ago I noticed that I have sort of given up hope on being able to receive the maximum possible score on the Army's Physical Fitness Test. I've transmitted numerous negative information to my brain concerning my chances of one day receiving the maximum score on the physical fitness test. I believed that my body just wasn't well suited to be able to do the required number of push-ups and sit-ups, and run the 2-mile event at the necessary speed. Furthermore, I developed a false assertion that had me believing that the things that I chose to eat would have no significant bearing on my performance on the fitness test. Therefore, in order for me to better be able to improve my performance on the physical fitness test, I decided to develop a fitness program tailored to my personal needs. Currently, I am able to perform 80 push-ups and 67 sit-ups in the allocated two minutes time frame, and run the 2-mile run in roughly 15 minutes. In order to max the test I would have to be able to perform a minimum of 78 push-ups, 76 sit-ups, and run the 2-mile in 13 minutes. This plans' objectives will be achieved when I am able to show significant progr...