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Over 40 development

jrowray Posts: 5 Joined: 2001/11/19	2002/01/23, 05:31 PM I'm interested in hearing from the over 40 group on how they feel their muscle development has progressed, or anyone else at FT who might have the answer to my question at the end of this message. I'm 47 and never lifted before. My wife and I started with EAS in April of 2001, and when we completed two 15 week programs moved to FT. I have for the most part improved my body, but can't seem to develop those abs and muscular defination of the younger group. The only supplement I take is creatine, and for the most part we eat right with an occasional meed to "pig out". Can I really get "cut" at 47 or is the best I can hope for good toning?
rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2002/01/23, 05:39 PM Jrowray, getting "cut" in the ab section is a matter of lowering your bodyfat and exercising. While I'm not yet over 40 (37 going on 38 soon), one of my goals is to develop and obtain washboard abs. Unfortunately, it is a myth to target fat loss in one specific area, so the only way to achieve this is to develop good dieting habits (low-fat consumption), continue with cardio (at least 3 times per week), maybe a fat-burner (as a supplement) and ab exercises. Have you tried the 12-week ab program here at ft? If not, maybe you should give it a try... Good luck...
jrowray Posts: 5 Joined: 2001/11/19	2002/01/23, 09:08 PM rpacheco, I am in the 9th week of the 12 week ab program. I am also in the 2nd week of my 2nd 8 week FT program. My abs have this little hint that they are progressing, but all too slow for me! Thanks for the input.
ltroisi Posts: 764 Joined: 2001/11/06	2002/01/23, 11:12 PM Yes you can get cut after 40. I am going on 41 my husband 44 and we are able to acheive this goal. Yes it isn't as easy it takes dedication to diet and exercise. I also find that supplements and sleep are more important than they used to be! Good Luck.
rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2002/01/24, 12:31 AM I'm glad that you maintain the drive and determination...the main ingredients to achieving your fitness goals. I hope to do the 12-week mass program in about a few months. I'm in my 6th week of the 8 week mass program. After the program, I want to start the lean-out (obtain definition) phase which should last a couple of months. Lowering overall bodyfat will bring out the washboard abs. Hope you achieve your goals as I hope to...
mikencharleston Posts: 1,585 Joined: 2002/01/09	2002/01/31, 10:48 AM FWIW - I'm going on 52 and in the best shape of my life but I've worked out most of my adult life (except for two years down time from an auto accident). Probably the biggest comment I could make about your question was when you said "eat right with the occasional pig out". That can cost you a lot of training time. Mike
ltroisi Posts: 764 Joined: 2001/11/06	2002/01/31, 10:09 PM I think "a cheat meal" once a week is a more appropriate approach.
feelnfit Posts: 87 Joined: 2002/02/03	2002/02/10, 10:11 AM hell yeah!!! i am going to be 44 in march i am etering an all naturall contest this fall at 4%bft i am now at 12% working down slowly. i have a 36 inch waiste and wt at 252 i will enter at 215-225 a super heavy weight and look and feel better than when i was in my 20s. i have women in their 20s ask me out all the time. it is a big ego booster!! i just got married last october and my wife is 3-years younger than me and we have fun. she loves that i am bodybuilding and getting cutup!
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2002/02/10, 03:18 PM well here I am @45. The abs are the last to be cut because that is the 1st place we tend to gain body fat and the oldest fat is the last to go. Keep up the clean foods. I have 1 cheat day per week (sunday). But at 45, I'm feeling better than ever. Your abs are already there, just get rid of the fat between the skin and the abs. Good luck
bigbike Posts: 47 Joined: 2002/05/11	2002/06/20, 11:56 AM You don't say if you or your spouse suffer from any of the typical over 40 disease (thyroid, diabetes etc). These types of problems will also slow any gains that you make, depending upon your medications. -------------- You've never looked into my eyes, what don't you want to know?
jnellie Posts: 924 Joined: 2002/02/24	2002/06/22, 07:38 PM i will be 42 on july 4th and i am in the best shape of my life i can do things that i could not do when i was 21, i work out all the time because it makes me feel and look good i can see my obliqe muscle a little bit for the 1st time in my life and i hope to see my six pack by the end of the year ............
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2002/08/24, 12:18 PM When I turned 40,I remember a guy telling me that would be the last good year of my life! I made up my mind then.....I am now 50, will be 51 this year, and getting ready to compete in another 2 competitions. We may be older guys, but as you all have shown, initiative and drive can go a long way. This bodybuilding is a lifestyle, not a game. Best of luck to all of you.
INTRUDER Posts: 642 Joined: 2002/06/27	2002/08/26, 03:24 PM At 42, Ive learned that its just a tough thing. Best advice is like the old saying; "you are what you eat" ============ Quoting from jrowray: I'm interested in hearing from the over 40 group on how they feel their muscle development has progressed, or anyone else at FT who might have the answer to my question at the end of this message. I'm 47 and never lifted before. My wife and I started with EAS in April of 2001, and when we completed two 15 week programs moved to FT. I have for the most part improved my body, but can't seem to develop those abs and muscular defination of the younger group. The only supplement I take is creatine, and for the most part we eat right with an occasional meed to "pig out". Can I really get "cut" at 47 or is the best I can hope for good toning? ============= -------------- "Get everthing you want--just make a little change now"