Finally the realization that I'm not getting any younger and if I'm having this many issues now with my joints, etc how is it going to get any better if i don't do something about it now!

Nothing else gives me the instant gratification that lifting gives me. Even though the effort is not yet apparent to others I can feel the tightness in my muscles and the strength i've gained. I feel like I'm walking taller and straighter. I'm enjoying this journey, how far will i be able to push myself/ how much will i be able to bench a year from now? I guess we'll see :)