Last year, when I turned 57 . . .

Thank you, guys. Your responses are very generous. It does certainly feel nice to get some encouragement. In fact, this is likely the only place where I can post pictures, ask for encouragement, and get some . . without the fear of being negatively evaluated or judged adversely.

Having been a fitness enthusiast for a very long time, but never having really known what to do and how, it was surely nice to be able to accomplish what I did last year.

It is life changing in a way. I was never a person who lacked self-confidence. Yet, the physical transformation was like a celestial gift. . . it cannot be quite communicated through words, you have to experience it.

I'd like to encourage all those of you who are struggling out there (and perhaps not seeing results fast enough) to do two things (1) don't give up, and (2) learn the ropes . . . there are right ways and wrong ways of doing things. I must have spent almost all of my youth doing silly, unproductive (yet very hard) work . . . and wasted much time and energy.

Finally, if any of you wish to add me a s a friend, please feel free to do so. I log in every day. I try to stay away from perfunctory comments (like Great! and WTG) and try to offer help and advice when asked, and offer motivation to those who seem to need it. (If you do add me as a friend, let me know you found me on this thread.)

Cheers, all.