Fifty Years......

Hard to believe I first began lifting over fifty years ago.  That's a lifetime for many.  Now, over those years, I've taken breaks.  Had injuries.  Partied a lil' too hard sometimes.  Allowed myself to get out of shape too often.  But eventually, always find my way back to the gym........

As I've written, kicked off a hard core diet this past April, successfully.  Well, sort of.  I know I lost a few pounds of muscle which at my age... not good.  It's extremely hard to gain back.  Yet, here I am, back in the gym for six weeks and ... growing.  Feel like I've regained most of the muscle I lost already.  Now, my weight has bumped up a lil around 290, but ...  I feel great.  Pants waist size is the same.   Vascularity is improving.  I've got my diet down about right, and not caloric deficient as of now (not losing weight).

Strength is a fraction of what is was 30 years ago .. but ....  you wouldn't know it visually.  Honestly feel great.  With my joint issues ( shoulder, elbow and back) I'm just happy to be where I am.  Everytime I start slinging heavy weights I fuck something up, so really trying to pace myself and my strength is rapidly increasing.

Holding on for the ride .....good days ahead!




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