I am 42 years old and have falled way, way, way out of shape since my time in the military 20 + year ago. My wife seems to think I will always have my belly and will never tone up or build up. I guess, I am too old. It is great to see that men and women over the age of 40 is transforming their bodies, that is encouraging to me to keep going. Thank you for letting me be a part of your group.

You are never too old to start. Get off the sofa, get rid of the chips and hit the gym. You can do it. Prove it to the wife.

I can sympathize with you. I get no support from my wife, no encouragement at all. She believes I'll never het back in shape. I wasn't in the best condition but I was making great improvements before I had a few personal issues sidetrack me. Now I'm almost 49 and I vow to get into my best shape ever. But it would help if I got a little positive vibe from her.

I agree with bamazav, you're never too old to start. First thing is to get active, watch what you eat, watch EVERYTHING you eat. There are loads of hidden calories in almost everything we put in our mouths. Next, start moving. Walk, jog, run, cycle, swim, lift, etc. The possibilities are endless. Good luck to you in your fitness endeavors.

Every journey begins with the first step....or something profound like that! There is no time like the present!!!

I'm with ya cmayzik, I am also 42 and just went through a divorce after 14 years of marriage and figured it is time to stop going to the gym just to controll how fat i'm getin and start really transforming my body back to when I was a lot younger! This site has TOTALLY INSPIRED me, I have seen some profile pics of amazing transformations in just a years time. I'm really going for it!

Good Luck to you!!

P.S. Hello to group members and thanks for letting me in!

mikeh-co: Good luck with your fitness goals!

Thanks everyone for the outpouring of support..

I'm 48 years old *see profile, and am always back at it and age does a "fat" size. Why? Because of motivation and fun as we are young. BUT I'm back to be in "better" shape than when I was in the service at 18 years old and from my knowlege I "WILL" do it BUT it will take long term dedication to diet and exercise.
Good Luck!
And nice to communicate with a "local" Have a great friend who lives in Oldsmar.

I am lucky that my hubbie is supportive, VERY supportive of me! However, as supportive and helpful as I try to be for him, he just isn't ready, I suppose. I will ask him if he's going to the gym today as he walks in with a 12 pack in his hand... So, I spend about 5 days a week there myself instead. Usually around 3 hours + or -... the weights for about 2 hours, the pool for about an hour...

I have a personal inspiration for the ability to be in excellent shape regardless of age. I have a good friend who is now about 83 years old. He is a canoe paddler who goes to Canada to paddle the Border Waters for a month to 6 weeks every summer and camps out of his canoe while he does it.

This man looks maybe in his early 60's in the face, and if you saw him from the neck down, well... let's just say he's a hard body! Amazing fellow!

I want to be like him when I grow up!