Am I too old and kidding myself?

I'll chime it with the rest. First, you are not old, and you are never to old. I'm 55 and plan to work out until I'm no longer able. Not only does it make me feel better, and look better. But as we age, it's important for keeping bones strong, and the heart healthy. I want to be able to move freely well into my later years, not struggle to even bend down.

I'm 64. I started on my weight loss and fitness trek in August, 2015. I'm down 65 pounds, I've started C25K (2nd week) and have an Olympic weight set and squat bar (and use them) in my garage. "Old" is how you let yourself get.

ninerbuff wrote: »

52 and I shame a lot of 20 year olds of today. Age is a number and while it may be a bit more difficult than when you're younger, determination and discipline still rule.

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Indeed.

I'm 45 now and at some stage thought "who am I kidding" BUT then I came here and found the fitness forum is full of people in their 40s who are in fantastic shape!! I would look at the profiles of some ladies (usually the heavy lifters) and assumed they would be in their late 20s, just to find they were my age!

In my gym I can wipe the floor with many women in their 20s in terms of fitness. Age is no hinderance.

I'm 44, way fitter than I was at 20, and getting more fabulous by the day. Age schmage!

Almost 44. In the past 4 months, I have worked out almost every day. Down almost 40 lbs. Looking and feeling better than I did in my 30's. As for a chiseled body....let's see in a few months.

Isabelle_1929 wrote: »

BZAH10 wrote: »

Um, 40 is NOT old! Who on earth told you that and why would you ever believe them?! Silliness, I tell you. You can do anything you put your mind to. Make a plan, be consistent, and keep setting new goals. I'm 44, BTW. If I can do it, anyone can.

Also, you mention exercise, but your diet and nutrition are #1 as far as reducing body fat. How's your calorie intake? Do you track your food?

Total Baloney. And dangerous one at that.

We can all make efforts, sure; but the results will vary depending on what we got to start with.

Dangerous? How so? My sentence that you bolded was merely a note of encouragement. It in NO way was a dangerous statement. But, to each their own.

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Whether you work out or not, you're going to be 40 in October either way, so why not be a better-looking and healthier 40?

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"I'll chime it with the rest. First, you are not old, and you are never to old. I'm 55 and plan to work out until I'm no longer able. Not only does it make me feel better, and look better. But as we age, it's important for keeping bones strong, and the heart healthy. I want to be able to move freely well into my later years, not struggle to even bend down. "

What he said. In my 20's I was a young chiseled hard body and MAN I wish I had appreciated it more, it was hard work! I am softer and rounder today AND I still work out. I workout now and watch my food intake to be as healthy and self sufficient as much and as long as I possibly can. If you don't use it you lose it. I am 55 (soon to be 56) and I teach a yoga class where a 92 year old comes to move and breathe with us. She gets right down on the floor and I can't possibly imagine complaining about my age around her. She inspires me. sooo, yeah, keep moving. And don't be so invested in the chiseled factor. Its about the cardiovascular and respiratory system. Life has to have balance. Try a yoga class! And don't feel like it HAS to be hot yoga and kick your *kitten*!! Balance, breath, movement, and worry less, and you achieve health:^D

I'm turning 40 too. I also wish I had discovered this when I was a young 'un but when I was a young 'un I was happy enough with my physique. It was only post baby that I turned into a heifer.

It IS worth it. I can now look in the mirror and be relatively happy. Last year at this time I wouldn't look in the mirror even to brush my hair.

Just turned 60. I'm the same height and within 5 pounds weight of my 24 year son who has done so local fitness modeling. We wear the same size clothes (he does fill them out a bit better though).

lorrpb wrote: »

Heavens no!!! I starred at 59, have lost 135 lbs, and made amazing progress in my fitness. 2 yrs ago I couldn't walk more than 1/4 mi without excruciating pain. Now I'm working on c25k. One of my friends started at 58, regularly outperforms 20-somethings, and is training for a triathlon sprint.

You're never too old!

Congratulation and Amen!

trueblu3 wrote: »

I'm 39 40 in October but I'm feeling a bit down and thinking I'm wasting my time with all the exercise I do. I enjoy it greatly but have I left it to late to get that toned body and be extremely healthy? Wish I'd done this 20 years ago! I've been told that because I'm nearly 40 I will probably never get that chiselled body

I started at 42 and I am in the best shape of my life!

I'm 48 going on 49 this year and I haven't felt this good in years nor looked this good! I workout everyday and watch what I eat because I didn't want to turn 50 being overweight and out of shape. I have lost 20 lbs in just over 3 months and counting. Good Luck!