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post 1549231771 04-16-2018, 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted By TXBuddy⏩
I'm almost 44.

It's not worth my effort to get below 12-13%, so "shredded" isn't my goal. But I can hover between 12-15% all the time.
i agree. i'm 38 and 15% is my sweet spot where i can still function normal, eat enough and still be happy. trying to get to 10-12% is a lot more taxing on me as it's a lot harder to get to, and cutting to get there takes a toll on my body and my mental health. my goals in lifting arent to get cut anymore; i'm just trying to stay strong and healthy and away from the dadbod territory.
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post 1549232161 04-16-2018, 11:55 AM
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12% is the GOAT level to be at
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post 1549232281 04-16-2018, 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted By solidus2k3⏩
12% is the GOAT level to be at
It depends on how you wear it.
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post 1549232671 04-16-2018, 12:01 PM
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with some discipline/ self control, its not that hard...and you made me laugh with "is it worth it". Really....really?

9-10% BF is the number Im talking about.
Originally Posted By TXBuddy⏩
It depends on how you wear it.
in other words, how much lean mass you have underneath of that 12%. Now we gotta talk about being natty or not though.
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post 1549233021 04-16-2018, 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted By Zerafian⏩
with some discipline/ self control, its not that hard...and you made me laugh with "is it worth it". Really....really?

9-10% BF is the number Im talking about.



in other words, how much lean mass you have underneath of that 12%. Now we gotta talk about being natty or not though.
Yeah, natty or not, lifting and having visible muscle at 13% separates middle agers from their peers.
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post 1549233081 04-16-2018, 12:06 PM
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I care about being athletic but not sub 10% body fat. It'd be nice but for some of my applications it isn't feasible.

Still eating right, maintaining good health, etc should be a goal in your 30s. It gets harder in your 30s because you realize you're not immortal so taking MORE care of yourself is key.
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post 1549238981 04-16-2018, 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted By savior1974⏩
You're just being lazy, slacking on diet.

I started my weight loss journey at 27 years old and weighted 375lbs....



I'm 34 and by far the most ripped I've ever been.

Main Tips I can give you are:
Never drink your calories (unless its a night out, then consider it a cheat day)
Have 1-2 cheat days a week (so you don't feel compelled to eat like **** everyday)
Treat the gym as its a job. Go! No excuses! you wouldn't just skip work because you didn't feel like going...
Count calories, every day, if you can't count it, don't eat it (unless its a cheat day)
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Good advice !

If serious about acquiring The Shredz then I would cut out the night outs of drinking.

Discipline it does take.

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post 1549239741 04-16-2018, 01:20 PM
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[QUOTE=savior1974 post_id=1549226921]You're just being lazy, slacking on diet.

I started my weight loss journey at 27 years old and weighted 375lbs....

[img]https://scontent-lax3-1.cdninstagram.com/vp/bd9b790643a256c842b1b40eb90926a8/5B73854D/t51.2885-15/e35/28154295_369221016880708_148321047685365760_n.jpg[img]

I'm 34 and by far the most ripped I've ever been. I follow IIFYM and eat about 2100 calories a day, with around 180G of protein (about 100G's by lunch). Only supplements I take are Protein, Creatine, and Beta Alanine.

Main Tips I can give you are:
Never drink your calories (unless its a night out, then consider it a cheat day)
Have 1-2 cheat days a week (so you don't feel compelled to eat like **** everyday)
Treat the gym as its a job. Go! No excuses! you wouldn't just skip work because you didn't feel like going...
Count calories, every day, if you can't count it, don't eat it (unless its a cheat day)







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post 1549239751 04-16-2018, 01:20 PM
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I think most men notice their severe drop off mid 40's, when test production really starts to plummet.

I'm 31..only difference i notice from 20's is a very slight decrease in energy, if anything at all

Bottom line, if you're fat and out of shape in your 30's, it's because you're inactive and/or your diet sucks. There isn't any excuse.
post 1549241401 04-16-2018, 01:38 PM
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37 here....I feel fine and exercise hasn't dwindled for me. OP just needs to stop being a pussy
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post 1549242201 04-16-2018, 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted By Joseph1990⏩
What's your height? 6'3?
6'5"
post 1549243641 04-16-2018, 02:00 PM
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ROFL that ****ing question makes me laught. "Is it too hard to maintain with 30"...Yes once you are 30 just lay down to die.
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post 1549265791 04-16-2018, 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted By savior1974⏩
6'5"
Myron. Good job.
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post 1549267431 04-16-2018, 06:39 PM
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You should be asking at age 55 or something. Not at FUKKING 30.
post 1549297721 04-17-2018, 06:43 AM
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Originally Posted By ricecakebrah⏩
You should be asking at age 55 or something. .....
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