Thanks, Appleseed

[Bazooka Joe]

I just wanted to post an extra thank you to the Appleseed Project.

I attended my first Appleseed at the Bickleton, WA Appleseed on April 21-22, 2012. I had learned to shoot a rifle 20+ years ago in the army, but hadn't done much rifle shooting in several years.  While I knew that I had gotten out of shape, the Appleseed helped drive home just how much.  Having been a while since having to assume a prone firing position, I soon realized how much my enlarged gut interfered with steady breathing and how my out of shape arm unsteadiness detracted from a stable shooting platform. Lastly, the heat of the day really got to me and I had to sit out a couple of hours of shooting.

Why these things were not already obvious to me, I can't say. But the Appleseed really drove these home to me.  The next day I started an exercise regimen and diet (p90x if you are curious), and am proud to say that I have lost 57 pounds since that Appleseed.  I still have a way to go to get to where I want to be, but I just wanted to say thanks again, Appleseed.  In addition to teaching great shooting skills, I also realized how much my out-of-shapeness was detracting from my shooting.  It really motivated me to improve my health.

[George Hacker]

Bazooka Joe,

Congratulations on your weight loss.  That is quite an accomplishment.

I was at the Bickleton shoot in April and I hope our paths cross again on the Appleseed Trail.

ShadowMan

[Kimber Custom]

Way to go!

[Prone to Knit]

Great job, Bazooka Joe! And P90X yet - Tony's programs are not for the weak of heart, especially X.  Good for you to stick with it.