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[baretta]

Originally Posted by bsshog

Hello all. I just joined last nite after ordering from the site. I'm almost 50 now. I have worked out on and off for yrs. I may fall into the category of most just wanting to be a little healthier and try to be able to live a little longer.

Welcome, Mr. Hog, Sir!!!

[Fug]

just thought I would post on this site as I am wanting to get back into the gym and get back into shape after a long term illness from the winter.
I suffered endocarditus, a bacterial illness on a aortic valve I had replaced 7 years ago, then I contracted sceptecemia, blood poisioning, and I had a stroke to the frontal part of my brain, and had pneumonia then had to have my heart valve replaced for a tissue valve all in the space of 3 months!!!!! I was released from hospital on the 6th feb . As you can see I have been through the wars but while I was learning to walk again I decided I wanted to get back to the gym and get back my fitness ( I lost 2 and a half stone in hospital). I suffer from seizures and am on epilim but have not as yet done any sort of cardio rehab due to my neurologist saying he wants me to have a scan on my brain to check everything is okay. Once I have done the rehab I can join the local leisure world in Colchester as they have instructors who are part of the leap campaign and can hopefully help me back to full fitness.
The reason for my thread is once I start training is it okay to use a protein drink and if so what sort should I use. With all the things that have happened to me I do not want to put myself at risk

[baretta]

Fug,

Welcome to the O35 boards. You most definately have had a battle or two, but your attitude seems good and that makes any future bright...

In your condition, I'd say always, always, always, check with your physician before using any suppliment, even the protein. I see no harm in it, but I'm not familiar with all you illnesses. Play it safe, check with your doctor first.

Again... welcome and good luck with your goals!!!

[baggypython]

Originally Posted by Fug

just thought I would post on this site as I am wanting to get back into the gym and get back into shape after a long term illness from the winter.
I suffered endocarditus, a bacterial illness on a aortic valve I had replaced 7 years ago, then I contracted sceptecemia, blood poisioning, and I had a stroke to the frontal part of my brain, and had pneumonia then had to have my heart valve replaced for a tissue valve all in the space of 3 months!!!!! I was released from hospital on the 6th feb . As you can see I have been through the wars but while I was learning to walk again I decided I wanted to get back to the gym and get back my fitness ( I lost 2 and a half stone in hospital). I suffer from seizures and am on epilim but have not as yet done any sort of cardio rehab due to my neurologist saying he wants me to have a scan on my brain to check everything is okay. Once I have done the rehab I can join the local leisure world in Colchester as they have instructors who are part of the leap campaign and can hopefully help me back to full fitness.
The reason for my thread is once I start training is it okay to use a protein drink and if so what sort should I use. With all the things that have happened to me I do not want to put myself at risk

Wow Fug your fighting spirit is to be highly commended. Definitely ask your own doctor before taking anything that you are not used to because after coming this far it would be horrible to have any more setbacks. Keep up the good work and let us know how you are progressing with it

[KNATETAH]

New here, just wanted to say hey. I started lifting seriously in 2000, was mostly focused in being a non-competitive bodybuilder. In about 2005 I fell out of it due to family issues that came up - it just was left on the back burner.

In early 2008 I decided I was tired of being thin (fast metabolism, had dropped down to 175 lbs @ 6'2) and started working my ass off. Got my nutrition nailed down and I try and bring an overwhelming amount of intensity to every workout.

Currently sitting at 6'2" 215 lbs @ 13% bf. My goals have transformed from bodybuilding to increasing my strength and GPP.

[ToXvZ]

I'm also new, hi guys...

[bsshog]

I would like to say Thanks for the welcome and also a big welcome to you Fug. You have to be an inspiration to anyone for sure. Can't give any better advice than what baretta already provided.

[Dougp72]

Hey, I'm another newbie and I wanted to say hi.

Same story as a bunch of other guys, worked out in my early 20s then life happened (Wife, kid, career, etc..)

I just started back to a gym last week but I have been lurking on this board for a while getting information for a while now.

I have a long road ahead of me but I am confident and already feeling better.

There are so many motivating stories on this site to keep me going.

I am going to be one of those stories!

D

[baretta]

Originally Posted by knatetah

new here, just wanted to say hey. I started lifting seriously in 2000, was mostly focused in being a non-competitive bodybuilder. In about 2005 i fell out of it due to family issues that came up - it just was left on the back burner.

In early 2008 i decided i was tired of being thin (fast metabolism, had dropped down to 175 lbs @ 6'2) and started working my ass off. Got my nutrition nailed down and i try and bring an overwhelming amount of intensity to every workout.

Currently sitting at 6'2" 215 lbs @ 13% bf. My goals have transformed from bodybuilding to increasing my strength and gpp.

Originally Posted by toxvz

i'm also new, hi guys...

Originally Posted by dougp72

hey, i'm another newbie and i wanted to say hi.

Same story as a bunch of other guys, worked out in my early 20s then life happened (wife, kid, career, etc..)

i just started back to a gym last week but i have been lurking on this board for a while getting information for a while now.

I have a long road ahead of me but i am confident and already feeling better.

There are so many motivating stories on this site to keep me going.

I am going to be one of those stories!

D

welcome all!!!...

[DeWayne340]

Hello everyone I have enjoyed and learned so much here.

I'm 42 years old and 5' 8" 280 I was 340 pounds and have lost 60 pounds so far, my goal is 200 pounds.
I have a inactive thyroid
High Blood pressure

Water Retention "Edema" legs and chest after loosing the 60 pounds and exercising is now gone.
I had to see a heart specialist and do a stress test, Stress test turn out good no problems.
I take a water pill and a cholesterol pill. The Doc said if next lab test is good they would remove these also.

I have been eating clean food and drinking water since April and loving it, I have not had any cravings for junk food or the Mountain Dew that I was additive too.

There are some really good people here and the transformation is very inspiring. Thank You
The funny part is now I feel skinny and good about my self until I look in the mirror. I still have a long was to go but I will do it !

I do have a question, the first 2 times going to the gym I would get a sick feeling for about 15 min after the workout and then after that it never does it again.

[43859]

Greetings programs. FNG checking in to the forums. Lots of good info here.

[Merlin64]

Newbie here and returning to the gym after a 23 year "break"!?!

I'm gonna be 45 in a few weeks, but I'm feeling good and I'm desperate to get some level of fitness and shape back again. (fingers crossed)

I'm 5'11 and currently weigh 17 stone, I weighed 24 stone in Feb (this year) but due to a stomach bypass have lost 7 stone already, I've achieved this with nothing more than diet and taking the dogs for a walk.

I've been given the "greenlight" to start training which is why I'm here, the site looks great, and I'm looking forward to re-educating myself to the gym/suppliments etc.

I hope to find some answers here, their are so many suppliments, I haven't a clue as to what I need (basics) to kickstart my programme, I'm looking forward to reading some articles etc, in the hope of helping myself, but any help from you guys already on board, would be really appriciated.

Thanks in advance, all the best,
Jme.

[thelocob]

Very new to lifting and learning a lot from all of ya'll. Thanks for all the good information.

[KILLHARDER]

Hey everyone, I am new. I am 35 soon to be 36. Have two kids (boys) and want to get in good shape. I have started back to the gym and am strugling to make it through my workout. I want my sons to look at me and say my dads got big muscles. So any help I can get reaching my goal would be most appretiated. You can check me out on bodyspace I don't have a picture up yet. (delaying) Great to be here!

[The_BigBear]

Hello everyone,

Noob here love the site tons of info here. Im 42 and back in february 09 I was 252 lbs. and looked 9 months pregnant found out I had high blood pressure and cholesterol was high also. Doctor sent me a letter saying lose 25 lbs. So on a diet and treadmill I went after the first month I lost 19 lbs. after that thought I would start lifting some weights to see what happens with that so far have lost 50 lbs. Now I have found this site and see im not to old for bodybuilding.

[drewmar74]

Turning 35 in November but I'd rather hang out with the older crowd any day.

Worked out since I was 16 - I'm not a bodybuilder but my interest in the activity goes waaaay beyond casual. Found this forum a long time ago and forgot about it. Work is slow so I've been lurking here again....

[harbormaster]

Being older but unaware of that fact gives me strength. I hope to make this body building .com a part of my overall experience.
Jeff

[i_will]

New as well, came over for some diet/nut info. Guess you would consider me on a cut phase. 40 snuck up on me and I hope to see my abs by Nov (41).

[gregf1958]

I was lean and fit up untill I turned 40 then I to Zyban and it stoped my heart it took me 5 yr to recover from that I also drank heavily I am finally dry and I wieghed 260 I have been doing the basic lifting working out my upper body mon,my mid tue,my lower wed, and rest thurs.then push ups and all the basic excercised without wieght on fri. and rest sat,sun,I have lost 30# and I am keeping my calories, down to 1500-2000 a day I want to build up Strength and definition I have been working out for 2 months Imy doctor say go for it. Am I trianing the right way for my goals?

[snarkrob]

man, makes me wish I were 35+

Mind if I read up here in preparation for 3 years from now?

[SavageWannaBe]

Been lurking awhile, thought I'd chime in and say hello.

Turned 40 in December. A lifetime computer geek and couch potato, I decided last year (at age 39) that I wanted to hit 40 in the best shape of my life. Measured in at 6', 205 lbs, and started easy by watching what I was eating and how much, then added in exercise. Did the Power 90 routine for 3 months (not P90x, but its much easier precursor), and saw big gains. Found BB.com and by the time I hit 40, I was down to 175 lbs, and BF of 13% or so - and easily, easily in the best shape of my life ever.

This year has been more difficult, and I've read that isn't uncommon once you pass that "everything is new" phase. I got down to 168 lb early this year, but decided I wanted more muscle, and had hit the spot where I couldn't drop weight and add muscle at the same time, so I tried a bulk phase. Got up to 185 (and by my somewhat shaky math, added about 3-4 lbs of muscle), and now I'm working on cutting that and seeing where I end up. I'm down to 180, but with a little chunk of fat in the stomach that I'm working like mad to get rid of.

I'm loving the fit life. As a household we've converted almost completely to all whole foods (a huge change for us), as well as regular exercise and activities (I'm playing basketball for the first time in decades - and not totally sucking). I've never felt physically better in my life. I've turned into a bit of a supplement junkie and spend way too much time in the bb.com store and at wheycheap, but I consider that a small price for feeling (and looking) the way I do.

[probuff]

Hi to all, I'm 48...5' 6' and been training for 2+ years now. Originally 200+lb, now down to 170lb with a lot more muscles than when I started. Got my fat pounds away earlier by mostly doing cardio, at one time down to 158lb, before taking up weights and gradually to the present poundage.

My stronger exercises are backs, triceps and legs. Right now, looking for a good second-hand power rack. Any suggestions?

Thanks...best wishes to all of ya...!

[rozii]

Hello, I am new here today.

I posted my story under workout journals where I plan to post every day.

Glad to be here!

[SabreOscar]

Im not a teen, Im not over 35, Im not a female, Im not a power lifter, and I am not a personal trainer. But after reading these forums I think this is the best fit for me.

I am 28 years old 6'2" 210lbs. I was always a skinny kid growing up and I could never gain weight. Well the last 5 years I have put weight on and not the good kind of weight. In a strange coincidence I got married 5 years ago. I think what my true downfall was having been in a desk job for the last 3 years. I used to be pretty active and my walking weight was about 185lbs.

Im here because I want to make a change in my lifestyle. I have never been into weight lifting but I did start the 5x5 program about a month ago and now Im hooked. I have been reading the forums to soak up as much knowledge as I can. My strength is pathetic right now but in time I will improve. The area where I am struggling right now is with my diet and my lack of education on supplements.

Im hoping to get down to 190lbs by the end of the year.

[flyfish]

Been lurking for a bit and thought I would say hello.

Some stats: Dropped about 30 lbs since last Sept. Did it the "old fashioned way"...eat less (and right) and exercise more. Basically just ran, push ups and sit ups. Cut out soda's and limited fast food.

Biggest accomplishment: Did 1.5 miles in 18 mins back in Sept 2008. In April 2009 did it in 12.5 mins.

Looking forward to posting and learning more. Goals are to gain muscle/strength and overall fitness.

[bikes4u]

New here. 41yo. started seriously lifting when I was 18 and went from 145lbs to 215lbs in a little over a yr. Been training on and off ever since.

Started training again about 3months ago. Doing fine, lost about 10lbs fat. hope to lose about 15more lbs fat and still gain in lifts.

[rangerNY]

Hi all,

First, thanks to everyone for all the great information and advice. I've been lurking for a while and I'm learning quite a bit.

I was pretty good about working out regularly through my teens and into my mid-20s, always with good results. Nothing hard core, but I've always been able to gain size pretty easily (along with being able to put on weight easily - UGH!). I've always been described as having a pretty muscular build.

My 30s for the most part were a blur of inactivity and overindulgence. So much so that I went from 205 lbs at my wedding to 305 lbs on my 39th birthday. Thankfully I'm down about 80 pounds since then and back to living a reasonably healthy life. I can still lose more weight (I should probably be down around 205) , but I'm not liking the loss of muscle and the effects of gravity that come with getting (slightly) older, so that's not enough on its own. I don't want to wind up "skinny fat" so, its time to get back into the gym with the weights.

Looking forward to spending more time here - learning and growing!

[Lt2012]

Trying to locate information on core training exercises--need help.
I'm 36, full time nursing student, and look forward to joining the US Navy's Nursing Corps. The only problem is that I need to get into shape in the worst way. If anyone out there can give me some honest & helpful advice I sure would appreciate it.

[hikergirl]

Originally Posted by tabbs

I am new and over 35 - great site!!!

Great post! I just turned 50. Sure don't feel it.

[Nikonguy]

Originally Posted by Lt2012

Trying to locate information on core training exercises--need help.
I'm 36, full time nursing student, and look forward to joining the US Navy's Nursing Corps. The only problem is that I need to get into shape in the worst way. If anyone out there can give me some honest & helpful advice I sure would appreciate it.

Re-post this in the O-35 forum for a quicker answer....and welcome!