Growing up I used to think that anyone over 40 is just old and only waiting to die. I have to say I was wrong I am almost 41 and kicking!!
I just finished the ON 100k Challenge and I am frankly stoned by my results. I never ever even dreamed to change my body that much in just 12 weeks. No drugs, no surgery, no magical quick fixes!! Just hard hard work and a lot of sweat!! That combined with a full family (3 kids) and a 60+ hours a week desk job!!
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You can read my little story in my blog if you are interested (I cant post links yet) and see some of my progress pictures!! <<bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/ekaczmar/more.php?section=progresspics>>
I am not sure what's next. A lot of friends at the gym think I should do a show. I just dont think I have it in me to walk on a stage yet. We shall see!!
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03-25-2012, 05:20 PM #1
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Who said you cant be fit after 35 or actually after 40!!
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03-25-2012, 05:23 PM #2
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I'm the same way about walking on stage, but 40 is just the number on my licence...
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Last Thursday, I did the hydrostatic bf test. They got me at 4.9% and 202lbs. When I started I used the basic home scale that also measures bf (which I believe is very inaccurate) and it said 22% (now it shows 10%).
It is a completely new thing for me. I have not been under 220lbs since freshman in college. Since then my weight fluctuated anywhere between 225 all the way to 260lbs. I always lifted, but never paid much attention to my diet (and I love to eat). New experience and I have to say I am enjoying this body!!
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03-25-2012, 07:16 PM #10
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Thank you! Yah, it is not sustainable all year long, but it seemed to work for 12 weeks. Frankly, I did my cardio and weights at times that would not interfere with work or family life (5am and 5pm, lifted at lunch). As for my weight, lol... actually 24hours after the pics I am a little over 210lbs now I was 202lbs on Thursday (someone pigged out in the past 24hours)
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03-26-2012, 12:58 AM #14
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I know you can start after 40..........ah.....I can attest to that!
I'm open to any suggestions and have a difficult time accepting limitations without an honest effort on my part, you can count on that!
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03-26-2012, 01:14 AM #15
Yes, with age there is wisdom, if we are receptive to it.
Congrats on your accomplishments!
I am going to be 53 in June, and I still hammer out my workouts at the gym, and although I am not there to compete with those younger than I am, I have had my share of younger guys asking about routines, etc etc and are shocked when I tell them my age (had to show my drivers license to prove it once!). I just hope that they are motivated to know that yes, you can keep training and that age is truly a number.
Ron III---IIIMy favorite part of Bodybuilding is the sleeping because then I don't have to worry about eating all day!! :)
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Most here are a testament that it simply isn't true.
I'm turning 44 in two weeks... my goal is to do planche push ups.
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I started when I was 39. 3 years later I am doing well and I will continue till I die (hopefully another 40 years or so)
I also gave it a go when I was 23-25 but didn't go very far. I didn't know much back then. Now I am more focused more patient and also more open minded and able to learn better techniques. My body is not as strong as in a younger age but overall in gym and in life I am doing much better than 20 years ago. I can also pull more chicks/hens/chucks than the misc ever imagined - the secret: learn good partner dancing and be fit. All you have to do is extend your arms and the birds come flying to you.
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03-27-2012, 04:59 PM #27
The thing is ... the average person looks awful by the time they're in their 40s, so people erroneously come to believe that's normal, when in reality it's a result of little/no exercise, poor nutrition, and OVEReating (in other words not giving a crap about your health for far too many years -- a nice cumulative effect).
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