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Hey all! I'm 57 years old, 6'1" and 220lbs. & have been blessed with average fitness my whole life, primarily lacking upper body strength. I've been into running for a few years & competed in 6k & half marathons a few times, but cut way back a few years ago when my excessive activity (3-5 miles daily) started affecting my knees... specifically one knee that I injured 20+ years ago. I could tell that running was starting to do more damage than benefit. At the same time, I changed jobs & became a LOT more sedentary. Combine that with bad eating habits & over the last 4 years I've created an impressive little "dad bod" belly.
Two months ago, on my birthday, I committed myself to get back in shape in a way that doesn't kill my joints and leave me worse off. I also look at my own father, who just didn't give a damn his whole life & is easily on the obese side and now suffering from a variety of health issues and no energy. Yeah, I don't want to go down that road.
I joined a gym, hired a trainer, really started watching my diet, and got a physical (including a blood test). It was suggested that I look into TRT, and I did, and have been taking it for 5 weeks now with some pretty good results. I work out 3 days a week for at least an hour and put a lot of effort into the program. Plus I try to stay active more on my "off" days. I know it's early, but I've been encouraged by noticeable results, and I intend to continue this indefinitely as a way to build and maintain a decent level of fitness and shape.
Being an older guy with no prior bodybuilding experience (although I have had formal fitness training many years ago associated with my job) this is a new area to me & I feel quite lacking in knowledge. It's my hope to change that by spending more time reading & learning from you here.
Two months ago, on my birthday, I committed myself to get back in shape in a way that doesn't kill my joints and leave me worse off. I also look at my own father, who just didn't give a damn his whole life & is easily on the obese side and now suffering from a variety of health issues and no energy. Yeah, I don't want to go down that road.
I joined a gym, hired a trainer, really started watching my diet, and got a physical (including a blood test). It was suggested that I look into TRT, and I did, and have been taking it for 5 weeks now with some pretty good results. I work out 3 days a week for at least an hour and put a lot of effort into the program. Plus I try to stay active more on my "off" days. I know it's early, but I've been encouraged by noticeable results, and I intend to continue this indefinitely as a way to build and maintain a decent level of fitness and shape.
Being an older guy with no prior bodybuilding experience (although I have had formal fitness training many years ago associated with my job) this is a new area to me & I feel quite lacking in knowledge. It's my hope to change that by spending more time reading & learning from you here.