60 my journey into the vast unknown

[spartan300]

Age fucks with you mentally. No doubt. It can convince you, if you let it, to slow down and not push so hard. It makes you skeptical about pursuing challenges outside your comfort zone. In a sense, it forces you to come to grips with your own mortality and in turn cautions us to limit the risky shit and assures us playing it safe is the best way to go regardless of our physical capabilities. There might be some truth to it all, but I've decided I'm going to live the rest of my days by the old hippie mantra I heard so many years ago way back in the 60"s "IF IT FEELS GOOD, DO IT!

[Buckfever]

Age fucks with you mentally. No doubt. It can convince you, if you let it, to slow down and not push so hard. It makes you skeptical about pursuing challenges outside your comfort zone. In a sense, it forces you to come to grips with your own mortality and in turn cautions us to limit the risky shit and assures us playing it safe is the best way to go regardless of our physical capabilities. There might be some truth to it all, but I've decided I'm going to live the rest of my days by the old hippie mantra I heard so many years ago way back in the 60"s "IF IT FEELS GOOD, DO IT!

I can definitely relate. For me it comes down to not wanting to get hurt. But that said I think if we keep the reps just a little higher I see no reason for us not to push just as hard as ever.

[spartan300]

Who the fuck is in charge of complicating simplicity? I never heard of so much bullshit in all my life. the only real changes that have impacted the bodybuilding world is the amounts and types of shit people take. The human body has not changed, what we subject it to has. I'm 61 years old and with all the profound nutritional wisdom Ive heard from the experts throughout the years a few things have always proven to stand the test of time. A balanced diet does work (it kicks the shit out of any other diet out there). Portion control (it is the key). drinking eight glasses of water daily is important. I could stand toe to toe with any natural bodybuilder from my era ( the 70's) in all honesty the only guys who beat me were guys that went on to the IFBB pro ranks. 3 squares 2 snacks for 9 years competed anywhere from 1-3 times a month. I was a bodybuilding NOMAD Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin where ever there was a contest that weekend I'd go. I was always in shape, healthy as shit. I loved the competitions but I loved training more. Gold's,World,Turner's,Eiferman's I trained at my share of great gyms and trained along side some of the legends. I didn't do it for fame or fortune I did it
because I was a bodybuilder. I wasn't a bodybuilder for 16 weeks out of the year, I was a bodybuilder 365 days a year so I found the perfect balance and combinations of wholesome highly nutritious foods that allowed me to maintain that perfect 186 pound
Physique which I could present at any time in a matter of fact one time I went to watch a competition and wound up paying a late entry fee and going in it.

[Altered Beast]

Who the fuck is in charge of complicating simplicity? I never heard of so much bullshit in all my life. the only real changes that have impacted the bodybuilding world is the amounts and types of shit people take. The human body has not changed, what we subject it to has. I'm 61 years old and with all the profound nutritional wisdom Ive heard from the experts throughout the years a few things have always proven to stand the test of time. A balanced diet does work (it kicks the shit out of any other diet out there). Portion control (it is the key). drinking eight glasses of water daily is important. I could stand toe to toe with any natural bodybuilder from my era ( the 70's) in all honesty the only guys who beat me were guys that went on to the IFBB pro ranks. 3 squares 2 snacks for 9 years competed anywhere from 1-3 times a month. I was a bodybuilding NOMAD Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin where ever there was a contest that weekend I'd go. I was always in shape, healthy as shit. I loved the competitions but I loved training more. Gold's,World,Turner's,Eiferman's I trained at my share of great gyms and trained along side some of the legends. I didn't do it for fame or fortune I did it
because I was a bodybuilder. I wasn't a bodybuilder for 16 weeks out of the year, I was a bodybuilder 365 days a year so I found the perfect balance and combinations of wholesome highly nutritious foods that allowed me to maintain that perfect 186 pound
Physique which I could present at any time in a matter of fact one time I went to watch a competition and wound up paying a late entry fee and going in it.

Marxism. It has influenced people to think that there is some bullshit hidden meaning to life and that life is not simple it's supremely complicated.

LOL! What a mind fuck. People are dumb enough to believe it! That's the hilarious part.

[spartan300]

Marxism. It has influenced people to think that there is some bullshit hidden meaning to life and that life is not simple it's supremely complicated.

LOL! What a mind fuck. People are dumb enough to believe it! That's the hilarious part.

You are the salt of the earth my friend!

[spartan300]

I pray this time that my return won't be short lived. So many starts and stops. It's become a joke. Yet here I am attempting another return. I have no expectations but my will to continue motivates me.

[Buckfever]

I pray this time that my return won't be short lived. So many starts and stops. It's become a joke. Yet here I am attempting another return. I have no expectations but my will to continue motivates me.

Sounds good!

[spartan300]

Sounds good!

Thanks Buck! How you holding up?

[Buckfever]

Thanks Buck! How you holding up?

Good. Strength has been coming back, want to see if I can hit new ground soon.

[Altered Beast]

Bout time you showed back up!

[spartan300]

Bout time you showed back up!

Hey Beast. Thanks for looking in.

[spartan300]

Good. Strength has been coming back, want to see if I can hit new ground soon.

Make it so #1!

[spartan300]

Am I too stupid or too stubborn. I know the risks involved yet I want to continue. All I can say is I feel most comfortable when I'm in the gym 5-6 days a week. I know recovery time is critical for the older iron athlete but I'd rather be in the gym doing what I do best than sitting around watching the grass grow. I guess what Im trying to say is "it ain't over, 'till it's over"!

[Altered Beast]

Never stop! Top medical doctors even preach lifting for seniors. The blood flow through the joints and muscles helps strengthen bones and the spine.

Funny, we've all know this for a hundred years and these "super smart" types are just now figuring this out? LOL! You just have to laugh.

[spartan300]

Never stop! Top medical doctors even preach lifting for seniors. The blood flow through the joints and muscles helps strengthen bones and the spine.

Funny, we've all know this for a hundred years and these "super smart" types are just now figuring this out? LOL! You just have to laugh.

They're still years away Beast from thoroughly understanding the many benefits of weight training. My advice to you is don't ever quit. You should of course modify and adapt your training as your own specific needs dictate but quitting should never be an option.

[Altered Beast]

They're still years away Beast from thoroughly understanding the many benefits of weight training. My advice to you is don't ever quit. You should of course modify and adapt your training as your own specific needs dictate but quitting should never be an option.

You don't have to worry about that =)

[spartan300]

Another year older, Another fucking issue. It seems like the deck is stacked against me. It isn't, I just think it is. I tell myself quit being such a whiny, little douche and go take care of business! A hollow effort is made another opportunity passes. I HATE to compromise when it comes to my training. I don't rely on training partners to motivate me so I train alone. All I require is that the GOOD LORD grants me the time I need to complete this journey.

[spartan300]

At my age you can hardly expect everyday to be a great day. In a matter of fact great days are rare. So rare that I've redefined what a great day is for me. "These are a few of my favorite things"

Waking up ( this should be easy right? so NOT easy)!
Taking a leak (uninterrupted)
Taking a shit (in less than 45 minutes)
Eating (without some sort of digestive distress)
Walking (pain free)

Mind you this is the first few hours of my day!

AH, THE GOLDEN YEARS!

[spartan300]

Since returning everyday is a challenge. I'm going to take a shot at squatting this weekend. It should be interesting.

[spartan300]

Quad day was a disaster! So until I'm capable of handling poundages worth mentioning I will refrain from posting numbers.