Group: Health & Fitness over 40

Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 206, Messages: 2480

Group dedicated to men and women over the age of 40 that care about their health and want to take the fitness and nutrition down the right path.

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hangclaw
hangclaw
Posts: 83
Joined: 2002/12/01
United States
2003/03/30, 02:04 PM
Well, I haven't posted on a while, so I thought I would update. My weight loss has slowed, but at 195, 75", I am not sure I need to lose much more. I am still creeping down about 1 lb every 2-3 weeks, but coming down from 236...not bad! I am satisfied that I have reached my original goal. (toning and weight loss). Of course there is still a stubborn (and small)layer around the middle but I know I can beat it. I think it is definitely time for some new goals. I would like to focus on a couple specific areas. 1. upper middle chest 2. left 'teardrop' by the knee(it is much smaller than the right...could this be a result of an earlier surgery?). Along with maintaining all my hard earned progress, this should keep me busy. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
tenorsaxmandave
tenorsaxmandave
Posts: 538
Joined: 2003/01/23
United States
2003/03/31, 12:27 PM
Yo Hangclaw,

Sounds like you're doing it the right way! Great job! I think you're right about setting some new goals. If you think things are beginning to get stagnant, then it may be time to re-evaluate and pursue some modified goals.

As far as the surgery, that may be the cause of the teardrop discrepancy. I had surgery on my lower left leg. As a result, my left calf measures 18.5". Right one is about 17.5". I tried building up the right one, but one inch is a big jump for a calf (for me anyway). So, with my symmetry just completely shot, I gave up all hopes of a lucrative bodybuilding career! LOL

For maintaining muscle, everybody here seems to agree that lots of protein is the answer.

Good luck with the new goals!

TSMD