Men of the Over Age 35 Section (Pic thread, not journal thread)

[middlleagedguy]

Originally Posted by yakabebe

Oh WEll. 2008 season over and done

Sad to report this years efforts in the Nationals gave me 4th place in the GrandMasters

Pics below

Felt I was in absolutely the best shape EVER by a long margin but the judges chose others.

Mystified me for awhile but now accepting and focussing on 2009

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?ai...&id=1042175299

I checked out the photos, and you certainly look excellent. Great work! It's hard to tell from the photos, but you clearly look at least as good as the other competitors- judging these shows can be hard if everyone looks good. Best of luck next year!
Paul

[the minds eye]

I'm 47 yrs old born and raised in Waipahu, Hawaii. I stand 6 ft tall and 200 lbs.
Been working out for about 4 1/2 yrs now.

I gained about 50 lbs (170 lbs) since then up to 220 lbs then since leaning out for about a month in a 1/2 dropped down to my present weight at 200 lbs. I am still in my leaning out process.

[uncbob]

Originally Posted by stayfit2008

Hey all,..42yrs. young,..Just competed in the Can-Am?Olympus natural in buffalo NY! Lost almost 50lbs. in 6 months!

Man you are really defined
look great

[uncbob]

Originally Posted by turnerg31

Hey,

My name is Pat Turner and I am a lifetime Gym Rat. I have a degree in Exercise Science from Furman University and I've been certified by so many organizations throughout my life that I have a hard time remembering them all. I have spent the last 13 yrs working as a Defense Contractor overseas. Good thing about that is the majority of that time I was running Fitness and Recreation Centers for the US Govt. and Multi National Forces in Kuwait, Iraq and Kosovo. I've always made time to hit the gym. I'm a natural Recreational Bodybuilder and I love the sport. Started lifting when I was 9 and my dad bought me a 25lb weight set. I haven't looked back since. I don't claim to know everything there is to know and it seems like I learn something new everyday. I have found one thing to definately be true and that is what works for me may not work for you. I won't push my veiws on anyway claiming I'm right and they are wrong. We can always discuss different issues and may end up learning something from each other. Anyway, I haven't been on the site in a while and thought I'd get back in the mix a bit. I thought this thread would be a good place for an introduction along with some pics. I'm 40 yrs old and currently weigh 218 lbs. Thanks for reading and I hope to learn something from you as we go along.

Pat Turner

Those are some damn impressive arms

[Old Navy]

Originally Posted by stayfit2008

Hey all,..42yrs. young,..Just competed in the Can-Am?Olympus natural in buffalo NY! Lost almost 50lbs. in 6 months!

Nice job, Man. How did you place in the Olympus? Did you win your Masters Pro Card? If not, I am inviting you to enter my show, the 2009 NGA Alabama Natural Open Bodybuilding and Figure Championships, a Tier 3 Pro Qualifier, in Birmingham, Alabama on July 11, 2009. We will award an NGA Open Pro Card, a Figure Pro Card and a Masters Pro Card. If you are interested please contact me at oldnavycapt@aol.com and I'll give you more information.

Thanks,

Scott "Old Navy"
NGA Chairman - Alabama

[stayfit2008]

Originally Posted by uncbob

Man you are really defined
look great

Thanks uncbob, I remember reading your profile before, very inspirational! reps my man!

Originally Posted by Old Navy

Nice job, Man. How did you place in the Olympus? Did you win your Masters Pro Card? If not, I am inviting you to enter my show, the 2009 NGA Alabama Natural Open Bodybuilding and Figure Championships, a Tier 3 Pro Qualifier, in Birmingham, Alabama on July 11, 2009. We will award an NGA Open Pro Card, a Figure Pro Card and a Masters Pro Card. If you are interested please contact me at oldnavycapt@aol.com and I'll give you more information.

Thanks,

Scott "Old Navy"
NGA Chairman - Alabama

Wow, thanks Old Navy!! contacted by a legend!! I hope to be at least half as comparable to you during my prime! . The compe in Alabama sounds Fantastic! I tend to maintane my physique throughout the summer and would love the opportunity to attend your show!! thank you for the invite!!! pm sent friend! reps!!!!

[bb5-0]

I haven't posted pics for a long long time now. Two weeks ago, I decided to start a cutting diet and see how low I can bring my bf.
I'm about 206lbs at the moment, no real idea about the bf but I guess it must be somewhere between 10 and 15. I'm trying to be very strict and get no more than 2500 cal a day. Up to now things are going nicely. I still have a lot of energy and am able to lift heavier weight than before. I'm planning to add more cardio and lower the carbs to see where it will take me.
Today I took a few pics.
The road is still long, but little by little I'm getting closer to my goal


.

[renan35]

Hello all, my name is Renan, I m 35 since June this year, I m lifting weight for over 10 years.I used to do a alot of cardio but I decided a few months ago that I want to be bigger.It is still a long shot, but I m working on it.

[yakabebe]

Originally Posted by bb5-0

I haven't posted pics for a long long time now. Two weeks ago, I decided to start a cutting diet and see how low I can bring my bf.
I'm about 206lbs at the moment, no real idea about the bf but I guess it must be somewhere between 10 and 15. I'm trying to be very strict and get no more than 2500 cal a day. Up to now things are going nicely. I still have a lot of energy and am able to lift heavier weight than before. I'm planning to add more cardio and lower the carbs to see where it will take me.
Today I took a few pics.
The road is still long, but little by little I'm getting closer to my goal


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FWIW. The b/f estimate is out. I'd say you are closer to 20+%. Get yourself a set of b/f calipers and keep a log. Then you can see how you're going

Weight aint the best measure particularly if your hitting the weights as, in fact, as your b/f might be going down - your leam mass may (should) be going up and a nett gain ensues.

Keep it up as the basis of a good build is definately there.

[jocdat]

Okay, as a hairy Italian male, someone suggested that I shave my chest and stomach to get a "good reading" of my physique. So I did. I look like a pale marshmallow. Somebody was right...I DO need a tan! That aside, let's critique my bod.

Honestly, not too bad as I thought but there is definitely work to be done. For starters, abs and obliques for sure! Shoulder caps and arms seem okay. My legs are in good shape even though it is not shown in the pic.

My chest though is not what I had hoped. I would like it to be more rounder, fuller...maybe it's not in my genes or maybe I haven't worked them out right. I would like to close the gap between the two pecs and the sides of the chest could be thicker.

Maybe I'm being too critical or maybe I made the right assessment. What do y'all think?

[yakabebe]

Originally Posted by jocdat

Okay, as a hairy Italian male, someone suggested that I shave my chest and stomach to get a "good reading" of my physique. So I did. I look like a pale marshmallow. Somebody was right...I DO need a tan! That aside, let's critique my bod.

Honestly, not too bad as I thought but there is definitely work to be done. For starters, abs and obliques for sure! Shoulder caps and arms seem okay. My legs are in good shape even though it is not shown in the pic.

My chest though is not what I had hoped. I would like it to be more rounder, fuller...maybe it's not in my genes or maybe I haven't worked them out right. I would like to close the gap between the two pecs and the sides of the chest could be thicker.

Maybe I'm being too critical or maybe I made the right assessment. What do y'all think?

Right now the single most important thing you can do is put aside the microanalysis and go get lean. You would be absolutely amazed....AMAZED at what that would do.

If you dropped 15-20 lbs...maybe more...then all that **** would all be little stuff.

[renan35]

I took that pic a couple of weeks ago.I m 35, 6'2 for 187.

[spiirit]

Please critique this side chest pose. I'm looking to compete next June. Give me your comments good and bad please.
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Ya, well, I want to see a lot more Traps and upper Pecs, traps in particular!

Good luck.

[frankpt]

I am 42 years old. I am a completely drug free competitor. I did the Nabba Jr. Nationals and American championships this year. I am 5'8 and weigh in around 170 lbs. In the off season I weigh 190-200.

[Rann]

Originally Posted by frankpt

I am 42 years old. I am a completely drug free competitor. I did the Nabba Jr. Nationals and American championships this year. I am 5'8 and weigh in around 170 lbs. In the off season I weigh 190-200.

Great physique. You look a lot younger in the last pic...

[frankpt]

Thanks. The last picture is of me much smoother. My usual look. When I get into shape for a show, getting a drawn face makes me look older I guess.

[innermusic]

Originally Posted by frankpt

I am 42 years old. I am a completely drug free competitor. I did the Nabba Jr. Nationals and American championships this year. I am 5'8 and weigh in around 170 lbs. In the off season I weigh 190-200.

The competition pics are great. How did you do?
And what's your leg routine look like?

[frankpt]

Thanks! I do legs only once per week , I do hack squats or leg presses followed by leg extensions. I keep my reps in the 8-10 range. I do stiff legged dumbell deadlifts and seated leg curls for hamstrings, 10 rep range, Then I do calf extensions on the leg press,keeping reps in the 12-15 range. I did 2 shows this year and won overalls.

[jixsumo]

Originally Posted by frankpt

I am 42 years old. I am a completely drug free competitor. I did the Nabba Jr. Nationals and American championships this year. I am 5'8 and weigh in around 170 lbs. In the off season I weigh 190-200.

Its you. But the last pics looks like a different person.

I need another two years to get to that point. 5 years of bulking will take a couple of years of cuts...

[bb5-0]

Originally Posted by frankpt

I am 42 years old. I am a completely drug free competitor. I did the Nabba Jr. Nationals and American championships this year. I am 5'8 and weigh in around 170 lbs. In the off season I weigh 190-200.

Great physique!
The legs are particularly impressive and well-defined!
Good job!

[innermusic]

Originally Posted by frankpt

I did 2 shows this year and won overalls.

I can see how. Well done.

[Old Navy]

Originally Posted by frankpt

I am 42 years old. I am a completely drug free competitor. I did the Nabba Jr. Nationals and American championships this year. I am 5'8 and weigh in around 170 lbs. In the off season I weigh 190-200.

Nice work. Congratulations.

I am promoting the 2009 NGA Alabama Open Bodybuilding, Figure and Fitness Model Championships on July 11 in Birmngham, Alabama. It is a Pro Qualifier. We are awarding Pro Cards to the Overall, Figure and Masters winners.

You could compete in the Masters 40+ and Open. All athletes will be drug-tested prior to the contest.

Let me know if you are interested. oldnavycapt@aol.com

Regards, Old Navy

[wantmoresize]

[bayou_piper]

Hey all,

I started on my transformation about 3 months ago, give or take. It was tough at the beginning because of work, but I got through it. I have been sticking to my workouts and just as importantly my nutrition plan (I will not call it a diet). I am please with my results so for. I am at about 206 and trying to bring that up to about 215 by the end of February before I start to cut. My goal is 215 and 10% BF for my 40th Birthday. I have about 10 months to go.


Here is me back in August at the beach. I saw these and was "inspired" (more like disgusted) and headed for the gym.

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com//i...461552orig.jpg

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com//i...461562orig.jpg

These were taken around 15 December... About 300 days until I turn 40.

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com//i...461602orig.jpg

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com//i...461612orig.jpg

Any feedback would be much appreciated...

Thanks,

Bill

[40rock]

Wow this is just the thread I need, I have always been pretty athletic, and Worked out in some type of form or fashion, how ever for the last 6 or so yrs I have become and over weight couch potato, I will be 43 in January and I am dertermined to get in shape, however instead of getting bigger I would just like to be in shape, Great job guys.

[paullyt]

Originally Posted by mcdadew

Hey all,

I started on my transformation about 3 months ago, give or take. It was tough at the beginning because of work, but I got through it. I have been sticking to my workouts and just as importantly my nutrition plan (I will not call it a diet). I am please with my results so for. I am at about 206 and trying to bring that up to about 215 by the end of February before I start to cut. My goal is 215 and 10% BF for my 40th Birthday. I have about 10 months to go.


Here is me back in August at the beach. I saw these and was "inspired" (more like disgusted) and headed for the gym.

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com//i...461552orig.jpg

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com//i...461562orig.jpg

These were taken around 15 December... About 300 days until I turn 40.

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com//i...461602orig.jpg

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com//i...461612orig.jpg

Any feedback would be much appreciated...

Thanks,

Bill

Advice: lose the nipple rings.

[bronco]

I'm an all natural trainee. I am a good but not perfect eater and a 4X a week lifter, 30 minutes or so per session, one major body part each session(Back, Shoulders, Arms, Legs, Chest). Usually a 3X12 per excersize, 4-5 excersizes each session. Diet is somewhere around 3200+ calories a day. I eat clean but not perfect, and I also enjoy a(couple) beer(s) now and then.

The calipers can't exaggerate (every measurement was double checked by my trainers, two 30+ year bb'ing athletes, so I trust them) and here's what the numbers said:

April 08: 164lbs, ??%BF
In June of 08: 166lbs, 14%BF
Late September of 08: 181lbs, 9%BF (these fuzzy pics were taken then)

Sept 25 or so I got hit hard with some sort of bronchitis that put my butt in a hat. Other life problems kept me out of the gym until just before Thanksgiving. I fell on my face, hard, but I'm back at it again, and the weight is coming back nicely. I wrote a bodyspace blog entry about me getting back on the horse. I'm proud of me for not quitting.

My athletic life is just a 'part' of my life, but a very important one. In my athletic life, Eating Right and Lifting are pretty much what I'm all about. I'll let you guys -- who look far more awesome -- do the competition scene.

Tell ya what, I'll find me a good woman and attend to her with my 'good enough' physique, while you guys are up there on stage flexin in the limelight. :P

[bbgonnabe]

Originally Posted by bronco

I'm an all natural trainee. I am a good but not perfect eater and a 4X a week lifter, 30 minutes or so per session, one major body part each session(Back, Shoulders, Arms, Legs, Chest). Usually a 3X12 per excersize, 4-5 excersizes each session. Diet is somewhere around 3200+ calories a day. I eat clean but not perfect, and I also enjoy a(couple) beer(s) now and then.

The calipers can't exaggerate (every measurement was double checked by my trainers, two 30+ year bb'ing athletes, so I trust them) and here's what the numbers said:

April 08: 164lbs, ??%BF
In June of 08: 166lbs, 14%BF
Late September of 08: 181lbs, 9%BF (these fuzzy pics were taken then)

Sept 25 or so I got hit hard with some sort of bronchitis that put my butt in a hat. Other life problems kept me out of the gym until just before Thanksgiving. I fell on my face, hard, but I'm back at it again, and the weight is coming back nicely. I wrote a bodyspace blog entry about me getting back on the horse. I'm proud of me for not quitting.

My athletic life is just a 'part' of my life, but a very important one. In my athletic life, Eating Right and Lifting are pretty much what I'm all about. I'll let you guys -- who look far more awesome -- do the competition scene.

Tell ya what, I'll find me a good woman and attend to her with my 'good enough' physique, while you guys are up there on stage flexin in the limelight. :P

You look like one strong dude! Congrats on the rapid growth earlier this year and the rapid recovery.

[bronco]

Thanks, bbgonnabe.

Here's what I've rebuilt since getting back on the horse.

These were taken today.

[goginski]