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Hi keith! Us old folks welcome u!

skeld2001 Posts: 271 Joined: 2001/02/10	2001/04/08, 05:15 AM I guess you can be the seinor member. I hope you stick around. After the 12 week Callenge thingy is done you can hang out here and stay in the fitness frame of mind! If you stick with you will find that there are great benefits to consistant exercise programs. The progress you have made so far, I must say again is great! If you continue at that rate you will easily loose the belly and more. 12 weeks is rather unrealistic for most folks to get into their lean, mean body so try to learn to set your goals with out ol' Bill's timetable and you will acheive wonders in time.
keith Posts: 190 Joined: 2001/03/26	2001/04/09, 01:17 AM Hi just a shot note to let you know I am in this thing as long as I can be. I don't plan on giving up untell I get the body I want. I know it will take me longer than you young guys because of my age, but you wont find anyone as deadicated as I am, but I have reached my platue and now I'm stuck, but I'll keep trying for as long as it takes. Keith
skeld2001 Posts: 271 Joined: 2001/02/10	2001/04/09, 01:23 AM Thats the spirit! But I'm not to sure about you taking longer. Sounds like you are running along at a decent clip now. I've been training off and on for about 22 years, and I still don't have the body I want. I think it belongs to some guy I saw in a bodybuilding contest on TV last month! Keep pumping!
keith Posts: 190 Joined: 2001/03/26	2001/04/10, 01:00 AM Hay that must be the same guy that has my body also but he left me one with a dicky do. thats one that your tummy sticks out further than your dicky do.If you've been working out for that many years you must be in good shape. If you don't mind me asking, How old are you? Since you answered us old folks and it's nice to have some company...
skeld2001 Posts: 271 Joined: 2001/02/10	2001/04/10, 08:57 AM I', only 41. I say "only" because I read that you're 61, so I can't claim to be as exprienced as you in general. But as far as me being in shape goes, I'm just an average guy who has always been very phyisical. When I was 19 I started lifting and loved what it did for my looks and strength. I was on and off with training through my 20s. In my 30s I settled down to a more consistent pace untill I injured my back in 97' off two years and managed to start again a couple of years ago. I can still keep up with alot of younger guys and even tend to run circles around most of them. But as I age I really don't care that much what it does for my looks any more. Whats important to me now is that it keeps me feeling and acting younger than most my age.
skeld2001 Posts: 271 Joined: 2001/02/10	2001/04/10, 09:04 AM Also when I go in for a check up I'm always pleasently surprised. My blood pressure and heart rate are around 120/60 and between 60 and 80 bpm, also my cholestrol acording to my doc is better than alot of men in their 20s. Also had blood work done and he said that my hormone levels are above normal. He says all this good health I experience is due to good genetics but I have to disagree with him on that point.
keith Posts: 190 Joined: 2001/03/26	2001/04/11, 12:29 AM Hi skeld2001: It sounds like we have a lot in common. I also injured my back about 18yrs ago & had to retire at about your age and my health levels are running pretty close to yours and I'm like you I think its all from eating and exercising properly. I have 4 herniated discs in my back and I can now squat with 425lbs. (carefully)over the years I've learned how & what I can do. I also just developed arthur in my hands which now limits me on some exercises but I'll learn how to get around that too.
skylar Posts: 156 Joined: 2001/01/29	2001/04/14, 08:47 PM You know I have to agree with your Doc somewhat on the genetics part. We all can't be Arnold/Lou without a little help from Momma Nature. Take guys with weak calves. I have 3 herniated discs with a compromised nerve so exercise has to be done right. I still play tennis,raquetball but have had to give up basketball and cycling.Being fit gives you such good strokes that you can't help but enjoy life better.Healthy body/healthy mind one healthy person.
skeld2001 Posts: 271 Joined: 2001/02/10	2001/04/14, 10:28 PM Oh, I'm a firm believer when it comes to genetics and their role in our individual destinies. But I also believe that bad habits can sideline the best genetic profile and that good living can help sidestep some genetic problems. If you're one of the really lucky folks you had parents with both good habits and good genes to pass on to you. I work in a mental institution and have seen what happens when the wrong genes are passed on.
keith Posts: 190 Joined: 2001/03/26	2001/04/15, 01:55 AM I also have worked in a mental institution both on the wards, the medical and surgical wards. Then I transfered to the construction part.So I know what your talking about. In that respect we're lucky, but I just can't seem to get much progress. As far a the body building part, I make good progress for a while and then I lose it. As far as losing weight I'm doing good but the muscle part, I'll grow and all of a sudden I lose it. To give you and example I can build my arms up to 15"and when I lose weight they will drop to 14"
keith Posts: 190 Joined: 2001/03/26	2001/04/15, 01:43 AM Sounds like we are alike in a lot of ways. I can't stand for long times and I can't walk very far But I can still work out and swim. I like your comment on Healty body/healthy mind one healthy person. Thanks
skeld2001 Posts: 271 Joined: 2001/02/10	2001/04/15, 04:31 AM I know what you mean about the gain and loss of muscle. Story of my life! I'm battling the flu right now and watching all my hard work of the last few months go down the tubes. I haven't been to the gym in a week now and don't feel like eating so every thing is crashing real fast. But I know that I will regain everything fast when I feel better. That's my silver lining. What sklar said about your diet and overtraining may be on the money. But another thing to consider is your testoserone levels. You can have normal hormone levels but still have low levels of free testosterone, which may make it hard to maintain muscle mass. Check into the prohormones. But please check with your doctor first. There may be risks if certain medical conditions exist, such as enlarged prostrate, or heart disease ect. Good luck in pinning down your problem.
keith Posts: 190 Joined: 2001/03/26	2001/04/16, 01:38 AM A few months ago I went to a body building contest at the Sahara casino and I had a talk with some on the older contestants and one of them told me that men at my age should have a doctor check your testosterone levels because his was very low and he has to take shots all the time and I believe he was in his 50's and looked great. I never thought anything about it at the time because I didn't believe I had a problem but maybe I do. It's worth a check out. Thanks
skeld2001 Posts: 271 Joined: 2001/02/10	2001/04/16, 05:25 AM Yeah Keith, damn it! You got me reading about a condition they're calling "andropause". I've read a little about it in the past but really wasn't to interested at the time. It seems that from the time of our late 30s or early 40s our test production really drops off and continues to decline for some 15 or 20 years after. It's not as drastic as what women experience with menopause, but rather a gradual decline. None the less it, in combination with other hormone related imbalences and factors really have a profound effect on many aspects of our lifes.
skeld2001 Posts: 271 Joined: 2001/02/10	2001/04/16, 05:41 AM There is also an age related decline in human Growth Hormone as well as an increase in SHBG(sex hormone binding globulin), this is a protein that binds to test which limits the amount and effectiveness of test. These factors contribute to middleaged characteristics such as "pot belly" and loss of muscle tone and mass. Sound familiar? Hormone replacement therapy is expensive. I'm not sure if insurance covers it or not but I would think it's worth a look. Try entering "andropause" in your search browser and learn more about it. I think from some of the problems you posted that this is a real possibility.
keith Posts: 190 Joined: 2001/03/26	2001/04/18, 06:11 PM Ok thanks skeld2001 I'll look it up and I'll also talk to my Dr. for more info . It sounds like you know what your talking about .
jpcorrao Posts: 117 Joined: 2001/02/12	2001/05/15, 12:54 PM Hey welcome aboard!!