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

[bebeklein]

Hi Everyone,

I just spent the last little bit reading some of the posts here and thought this might be a place for me to do some posting and get some feedback. My photos are largely from last year...except my profile back shot which is from June of this year.

I have been lifting and working out for years but started really focusing on the diet aspect of my fitness in May/ June of 2007.

I am not interested in competition of any kind so although I eat "clean" 75% of the time, I am not militant. I am however interested in a leaner physique and feel for my effort and diet I should be struggling a little less than I am right now.

So, Last year I was easily able to eat 1750 cals and feel good, as though I had plenty to eat and could maintain or even lose a bit of fat...was at about 18%. Now, I find anything over 1550-1600 and I gain weight while increasing cardio and running miles just to stay small enough to fit into my favorite jeans. I am definitely eating less and gaining. So, I am wondering a couple of things and even had my thyroid checked and it is fine.

1. I had surgery in June and due both to that and an initial drop in gym time and the fact I have been lax about protein intake off and on since then I believe I have lost a good amount of muscle. (though the weights I lift have not dropped..?) So, my macros have not been right at all, though my overall food intake is very healthy, vegetarian, simple and clean.
My other idea is 2. that I am just suffering the effects of age, just turned 40 and there is a normal drop in hormones etc.

My struggle with this idea is everything I read here and elsewhere and all the photos I see of women my age sho it is possible to eat a reasonable amount of food and be lean.

So, I guess I am just asking if any women out there over 35 have noticed a severe drop in metabolism or if this appears in my case to simply be my lax attention to macros.

I appreciate any feedback.

Thanks so much.

how much running are you doing - how long and how often?

[bebeklein]

You look great!

Ditto V1

[evanna]

Let's see if this works...gotta 'represent' for the masters crowd! This is a Master's National photo from this summer (35 years old)...



This one's from '07...

Oh my goodness! You look like a goddess.

Thanks for being an inspiration
Warm wishes
Ev.

[johnny133]

Wow you look great. You are a true inspiration to all other women out there. Keep up the good work.

[mswejh]

Oh my goodness! You look like a goddess.

Thanks for being an inspiration
Warm wishes
Ev.

well stated! yes, very goddess-like.

[EAMatthews]

I have been on a journey of transformation for the last 8 months. I feel that my progress is going tremendously, and I am in the process of searching for a figure competition for beginner's around my local home base here in Indiana. If anyone knows of anything that a first timer can enter, please feel free to let me know by way of message! Thanks, and good luck to everyone out there! Fantastic work

[LyingSac]

I'm new to this forum and I just turned a whopping 45 years old! I hope to begin training soon with my powerlifting fiance Mike Moore.
My goal is to train hard and to hopefully compete in powerlifting competitions for the first time ever!

YEP YOU'LL DO JUST FINE!

[LyingSac]

Gator, , I'm on page 3 of this thread by the pool with a great tan at about 16-17% bodyfat. I'll post another one here from about a year & a half ago (same as pool shot) showing off my car. Do you realize how much these pix make me not want to post one of me white as the driven snow & 21% bodyfat?!

your a beautiful woman......but not every one can go to OLE MISS....hoddy toddy

[bebeklein]

I have been on a journey of transformation for the last 8 months. I feel that my progress is going tremendously, and I am in the process of searching for a figure competition for beginner's around my local home base here in Indiana. If anyone knows of anything that a first timer can enter, please feel free to let me know by way of message! Thanks, and good luck to everyone out there! Fantastic work

Wow EA! What you've accomplished in that amount of time is amazing! Strong motivation and dedication there. Congratulations all around!

And your abs are looking great BTW. It's my most stubborn area and that's the last place where I lose my BF.

I don't have any advice on competing, but best of luck!

Also, I have that black/white checkered set too

[jacquidube]

I dont eat as much as I should but I want to be big, for my frame anyway. I plan to start this new year and Im cutting out all sugars and drinking water, along comes the huge headaches lol.

I am 44 years old but Im determined to lose some bodyfat and get slightly bigger, not sure to competition level but you never know.

[abeachparty]

Let's see if this works...gotta 'represent' for the masters crowd! This is a Master's National photo from this summer (35 years old)...

This one's from '07...

This is tremendously impressive, V1 -- you should be very proud!!

[backer]

Well done

[Taichichuan]

I decide to give this a look after all these years(sic)and I'm most impressed with the women! If only I could get my girlfriend into this she would look great!

[wave_length]

Let's see if this works...gotta 'represent' for the masters crowd! This is a Master's National photo from this summer (35 years old)...



This one's from '07...

You look incredible!

[wave_length]

well stated! yes, very goddess-like.

You look incredible too in your avi pic!

[wave_length]

Damn there's a lot of beautiful women here, I gotta check out this thread!

[tommy21]

I am new to this site and enjoy the progewss peole make. you look great.
tom

[Dvo Viking]

Hi, jacquidube, you have great muscle development! I'm also small (5'2") and it's difficult eating enough protein to put on muscle when you just can't eat that much, period! On someone's recommendation on this site, I started taking Universal UniLiver tablets (which I also bought from the site's store.) I really noticed a difference. Don't know why exactly, it's not that much more protein, but it might be something to consider to get added protein.

I dont eat as much as I should but I want to be big, for my frame anyway. I plan to start this new year and Im cutting out all sugars and drinking water, along comes the huge headaches lol.

I am 44 years old but Im determined to lose some bodyfat and get slightly bigger, not sure to competition level but you never know.

[soleuvanathlete]

Haven't posted here in a loooooonnnnnggg time, but finally have some new progress pics. I'll be 41 in March. I'm constantly striving to better my physique - it's a wonderfully fulfilling challenge and at times maddening, but I will never stop trying to improve. I'm lucky - I have a ways to go. So many of the ladies here have achieved greatness and are aesthetic perfection as far as I'm concerned!

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/so...n=progresspics

[Taichichuan]

Haven't posted here in a loooooonnnnnggg time, but finally have some new progress pics. I'll be 41 in March. I'm constantly striving to better my physique - it's a wonderfully fulfilling challenge and at times maddening, but I will never stop trying to improve. I'm lucky - I have a ways to go. So many of the ladies here have achieved greatness and are aesthetic perfection as far as I'm concerned!

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/so...n=progresspics

You hit the nail right on the head about the aesthetic beauty of the female body. It is so much enhanced when a female incorporates bodybuilding into her lifestyle. It makes me salivate! LOL

[lanolar]

Ok, I'm a proud 52 and love life due to my lifestyle...here is my favorite pic...i think I look a bit like a muscular leprechaun...lol

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/photo/...user=106292503

I'm hoping to meet some "mature" friends on this over 35 forum...is there an over 45 forum...you do realize what a diff ten years makes don't you....and then from 45-50 ....just gets more of a challenge but hey, that's my middle name!

Nice to meet you all. (no I'm not really from Nashville...anyone want to buy a house?) A NYer in TN...what a riot! How'd that happen???

~Elaine

Wow........ You make me wish I lived in SD! You are stunning!

[GymMouse45]

Haven't posted here in a loooooonnnnnggg time, but finally have some new progress pics. I'll be 41 in March. I'm constantly striving to better my physique - it's a wonderfully fulfilling challenge and at times maddening, but I will never stop trying to improve. I'm lucky - I have a ways to go. So many of the ladies here have achieved greatness and are aesthetic perfection as far as I'm concerned!

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/so...n=progresspics

Bodyuvanathlete! Congratulations! You look fabulous!

[marmadukemas]

Evening ladies, just stopped by to see what other threads there were out in the O35. You are all a great testimony, nice job.

Haven't posted here in a loooooonnnnnggg time, but finally have some new progress pics. I'll be 41 in March. I'm constantly striving to better my physique - it's a wonderfully fulfilling challenge and at times maddening, but I will never stop trying to improve. I'm lucky - I have a ways to go. So many of the ladies here have achieved greatness and are aesthetic perfection as far as I'm concerned!

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/so...n=progresspics

Love the double bicep shot, arms look great

[kimm4]

I think this is the 1st time I've ever seen this thread. Gotta represent the beautiful ladies of the master group. My name is Kim and I compete in bb and figure...just turned 40 last month.

Oct 07



April 08

[Taichichuan]

I think this is the 1st time I've ever seen this thread. Gotta represent the beautiful ladies of the master group. My name is Kim and I compete in bb and figure...just turned 40 last month.

Oct 07



April 08

Hey? What is your "trainer" doing with his right hand on your ass? LOL
Is that your hubby or boyfriend? Trainer my ASS! LOL Looking very good good!

[kimm4]

Hey? What is your "trainer" doing with his right hand on your ass? LOL
Is that your hubby or boyfriend? Trainer my ASS! LOL Looking very good good!

LOL that is my hubby.

[soleuvanathlete]

Evening ladies, just stopped by to see what other threads there were out in the O35. You are all a great testimony, nice job.



Love the double bicep shot, arms look great

Thanks for the props, marm!!

[marmadukemas]

Thanks for the props, marm!!

Pleasure, keep it up!

[vmpolesov]

I've never seen high-heeled jungle boots.

[RoastedNuts]

This one's from '07...

IMHO, this is the hottest picture on bb.com anyplace. You look fantastic.