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Overall Goal: I'll be on a beach in Brazil for a couple of weeks in January, so the goal is to maintain/improve on my current physique through added protein, carb cycling, heavy lifting, and moderate HIIT cardio.
Fit Status:
I'm trying to hit that edge--enough food to feed the muscle growth, but not too much to push me into double-digit body fat.
Eight years ago I was only a couple of pounds away from 200 and was NOT going to let that much weight hang out in front of my thin, ectomorphic frame. I ran across Body-for-LIFE and started eating better and lifting in my basement. Within a couple of months I was feeling much better about myself, and after ten months I was down to 145 and 15% body fat. I haven't turned back. Since then I've missed very few workouts and continued to hone my physique, maintaining 8-9% body fat and adding muscle mass to my current 160 pounds.
Why I Love It:
Bodybuilding is such a universal sport—anyone can build their body. The gym isn't just for the big hulks. We old folks enjoy the added energy that we get from being fit. My lovely wife of 40 years has Alzheimer's disease, but she's a great workout partner, admiring my poses and pushing me to do that extra rep. I am convinced that her daily workouts are slowing the progress of her dementia and giving her a healthier and stronger body to enjoy for as long as she has left. Our 24 grandchildren know that we think a healthy lifestyle is important. That may serve as an example for them as they make their own choices about fitness.
Bodybuilding has augmented my other interests and skills as well. I'm a horn player in the Orchestra at Temple Square, the orchestra that accompanies the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Maintaining my musical skills through regular practice and performance prepared me with the ability to stay dedicated to a workout and nutrition plan. I like cooking so it's been no problem tailor-making meals to fit nutritional needs. And I'm quite a religious fellow—my efforts to build my body parallel my efforts to grow spiritually.
How I Stay Motivated:
Bodybuilding has become such a part of me that I can't imagine NOT getting in a workout every day. But I do step on the scales regularly and check out the abs in the mirror every day just to make sure I'm staying on track.
BB Accomplishments:
Maintaining a clean diet and daily workouts for nearly 8 years is the major accomplishment. I'm proud of the gradual growth of muscle mass, and in my growing knowledge about health and fitness. I'm glad that I have opportunities to share what I know with anyone who visits www.realsolutionsmag.com/idealbb where I am a moderator. I'm honored to be #144 of BB.com's Over-40 Amateur-of-the-week Contest and to also be highlighted in the "Transformation of the Week--Over 40" section.
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OldManSkinny updated Fit Status "I'm trying to hit that edge--enough food to feed the muscle growth, but not too much to push me into double-digit body fat." - 10:56 pm - Comment
I'll be on a beach in Brazil for a couple of weeks in January, so the goal is to maintain/improve on my current physique through added protein, carb cycling, heavy lifting, and moderate HIIT cardio.
Goal (Long):
Weight Goal:
Bodyfat Goal:
7%
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Description: Routine from ABA show, Oct. 2008. Poor lighting, not very smooth, but not bad for a first time on stage. ABA encourages props so that's the reason for the cane. I'll be a little more traditional and do better in 2009.
From 2001 to 2008 I was doing weights M,W,F with cardio T,Th,S. That got me fit and healthy. Then I decided I wanted to do a competition. A trainer got me doing a 6-day program, one muscle group a day. Any cardio I did was as a second workout in the evening. I've been doing that...
hey man - thanks - yea a lot if what i gained back was water .. is nice to take a slight break and enjoy some good food for a week before getting back at it!
Her heart attack came one day after my contest. She died four days later. Never regained consciousness.I was blessed to be with her all the way to the end.
I am starting a new thread today at http://forum.bodybuilding.com/ showthread.php?p=403264521& ;pos ted=1#post403264521
My prior story if you have the time is at http://forum.bodybuilding.com/ showthread.php?t=112774281& ;pag e=7 starting at post #187. I have been keeping up with you a bit through Yak's threads.
Thanks for our comments. I did a shoot in early August with a friend who was very amateur. Then another friend took the current photos. They look a lot better, and so I was encouraged to submit them.
I took some leg shots but they didn't seem to show anything. I do legs regularly and would say that they are as strong as any other part of me.
My abs? What are those? I don't seem to have any! I'll post a question on the forum and you can answer me there if you wish.
Thanks Mike for the comments and the encouragement. I appreciate the motivation to keep pushing. You are looking awesome in your avi shot. Lean and cut. Nice work my friend. TP
I am keeping at it, working hard on the weights and the diet. I like the update pic series. Was that prior to a competition? You looked contest ready. Way to show how much you can improve even after 60. Keep up the great work. You will be ready for Brazil.
Thanks for your kind words. You have also accomplished a lot and are a true inspiration to those who prove there is no age limit to getting in, and staying in shape.
Nice to hear from you!I am only maintaining cos thru experimentation any increase in (clean) caloric intake will just feed my fat cells..I've already "stretched"my (reduced no of)remaining muscle cells to the limit.
I now have several photos on my profile. I would like to use the right front biceps one for my avatar but I don't find how to do it. Can you send info/link?
I now have several photos on my profile. I would like to use the right front biceps one for my avatar but I don't find how to do it. Can you send info/link?
