46 feeling 30, anymore out there?

[o2bme]

Just wondering a few things..... I'm 46, 6' 198lbs and in my opinion and many others in almost excellent shape for my age. Most that don't know me will say I look late 30's. I had been in great shape all through my late teens and into late 20's and then started to become stagnant not really doing anything in the way of exercising. About a year and half ago I started back with some heavy cardio and back into weight training and it has really paid off. I'm probably leaner and firmer than I have been in 20 years. My question is how many more of me are there out there? How many of you that are over 45 feel 30 and how many of you over 45 are taking supplements such as no-xplode, creatine or whey protein on a daily basis?

[vassille]

I'm not in my 40's yet, but I 'm 33 and feel like I'm in my early 20's. It's great!

[krenalor]

I am 44 and feeling it, I used to gain at light speed, with better eating and training it's slow.
Going to get some creatine and try that again, it was great for me last time. Going with mono because it doesn't cause me bloat and I always did well on it.
Next year it's probably time for my first cycle, maybe finiginx or similiar, then superdrol time!
I curse being lazy and not lifting for 3+ years, so far to go to get back to where I was.
I weighed myself today and it looks like I may dip below 180 and I am not happy. Going to start pounding carbs soon, but eat clean still.
I lost 4 inches off my waist since Jan 01 so I am kind of happy about that. The funny thing is I lost fat no where else, aren't you supposed to lose the waist fat last, lol?!

[ktinspired]

My husband is 54 and says he feels 30. Ppl usually guess his age around 40.
And not fer nothin he goes like he's 25. if ya know what i mean.

[Fastone]

It's actually not unusual to feel younger if you take care of yourself. I am 53 and have recently gotten back into training after taking off a little time to give my shoulder a break which seems to be just what I needed.

Over the last 8 weeks I have totally restructured my body doing what I call my "Just do Something" routine. I started back focusing on basic exercises working out 3-4 times per week mixing and matching bodyparts,eating right, making sure I got adequate rest between workouts and stressing form over poundages. As a result I am very happy where I am right now and the comments I've been getting recently seem to prove the efficacy of my program.

I just ended a Ergomax LMG\Prostanozol 4 week cycle which worked well for me and am now int pct. If you choose to do any type of ph's just make sure you research and realize that training is more important than any supplement and supplements don't work the same for everyone.

The other cool thing is that our generation is bad A$$

[sundaygirl]

i have to agree, im forty but dont feel it,unless its running for buses lol.
otherwise i just enjoy life, and am now enjoying training again.
after a few year off for illhealth when i was afraid to try and now i feel like i'm twenty again. or maybe twenty five,

sunday

[meera]

I am feeling tired today because of my cold. Usually I feel fitter, despite being nearly 38, than I was when 18. I still rave lol..an alnighter too and the afterparty!

[fitme]

Originally Posted by meera

I am feeling tired today because of my cold. Usually I feel fitter, despite being nearly 38, than I was when 18. I still rave lol..an alnighter too and the afterparty!

you look great for your age meera! I honestly thought you were in your late 20's.

[fitme]

Im 35 but lately i've been feelin like 40....lol

damm soon i'll have to start posting in here!

[sundaygirl]

well i think you both look great. hope i will get there in a few months lol
maybe years.
No i believe if you work hard at something, you benefit from it and feel healthy and young.
I dont know about allnighters and raves mind,

sunday

although i did used to stay up very very late practicing the guitar if that counts

[meera]

Originally Posted by fitme

you look great for your age meera! I honestly thought you were in your late 20's.

Awwwwwwwwwww..bless you you gorgeous one!

[spiderman]

I just found the bb4you site and made a first post asking about Gakic, then I saw the over 40 forum...so this is where you're all at. I'm 43 but feel like I'm going on 25, except when the soreness post-workout hits...it's funny but I'm out there doing my thing, enjoying the game, in the flow and then I wake up the next morning and I'm really feeling it. Definitely find that 'zone' a little less often, but not much. Just have to work harder. I'm not a heavy lifter, more of an endurance guy, but I am working harder at keeping the mass I have, otherwise I can get too light. I do BCAA's, tribulus, DHEA, lots of vitamins and try to eat well.

[Fastone]

I use Glutamine and MSM and it seems to work as I don't really get that sore.

[spiderman]

I'm going to try the Cissus Rx to go with the MSM/Glucosamine I already take. I do have some shoulder soreness, could be bursa irritation. Glutamine post workout with some protein powder helps the overall recovery. At 43 I'm starting to run into trouble keeping good mass so I might have to lift for size more often.
Have any of you tried GABA?

[Sport44]

There more out there than you think. I am 44 and probably in better shape than I have ever been. It's all about attitude and how long you want to stay young & active. Not ready for the rocking chair just yet!

For me weight training has turned into a lifestyle which has help me to continue playing some of the sports that I love and reduce my stress at work. Being more disciplined than in my early days and learning from my training mistakes, like overtraining and not eating right, I have been able to make my training programs that much more enjoyable.

I have my own home gym one cable machine setup, a power rack & an enough free weights to do the job. The hours are great and I don't have to worry about the doors being closed.

One supplement that can be use to relieve muscle pains and cramping is Taurine which is a conditionally-essential amino. Of course Glutamine is a must for recovery, and Tribulus can be great for guys over 40.

[CrashCoder]

I’m not yet 40, but 39 is almost there, right? From my early 20s on, I have been a couch potato. Then, three months ago, I thought it would be nice to do something about that. That’s when I got into bodybuilding. Now, three months later, I feel like a teenager again – even better.

Four months ago, people’s ugly comments on me being overweight just made me depressed and upset. Now, they all start whispering when they see me, and I’m damn sure that’s positive. Their looks give it away – and that’s great for the ego. I have no belly anymore and shirts are getting tight around the shoulders and chest now. Before, they were tight just around the belly, but that definitely belongs to the past. If you ask me, bodybuilding is life – and a very good one. That’s why I don’t think I’ll ever stop this sport.

[narcsarge]

I am 44 years old and spent my late 20's and 30's as a police officer. Once I left "the streets", and stopped chasing bad guys I let myself go. I was never big by any stretch of the imagination. I peaked at 198, pear shaped, pounds! 33 months later I am now @ 165 pounds and in the best shape of my life! I have discovered that the BB'ing lifestyle is the fountain of youth. Other then a few aches and pains from Taekwon Do I feel better then I ever have. Heck, I was even invited to a girl's sweet 16 party!

[Hawkwind]

Awesome CrashCode. 45 here...spent 11 weeks with my son's family this spring and early summer. People kept mistaking me for my grandies mom. Even with two gray streaks that I refuse to dye. (I earned them raising three active kids.)

The only time I 'let myself go' was during 4 years of enforced downtime due to a couple major surgeries and a run-in with lyme disease. It was the first time other than during my pregnancies that I had ever put on weight. What a killer!

I've stayed active and trained most of my life inspite of dealing with fibromyalgia for as long as I can remember. So as soon as I got the clearance to return to lifting and being active. I went right back to training and walking and doing all the outdoorsy things I love to do.

[CrashCoder]

Originally Posted by narcsarge

Heck, I was even invited to a girl's sweet 16 party!

He-he, I know what you mean. I'm an English teacher at my own private school. And now imagine some teenagers asking you to take off your shirt (happened to me last week). Of course, you can't do that. But it's so sweet to hear, man.

[hrpiii]

just turned 40 this year, and in the best shape of my life. I feel great.