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post 1659364573 04-09-2022, 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted By azumi121⏩
It’s all about calories in vs out and your metabolism. Anyone can get ripped if they’re willing to suffer through starvation and strenuous exercise. Everyone has abs under the layer of fat.
I had visible abs when I was 42 but I was miserable with the hunger and strenuous exercise. In the end what was the point other than photos I can look at now?
post 1659364733 04-09-2022, 09:48 AM
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My AVI is about as lean as I got at around 39 years of age.

No matter how lean I get I can't get rid of all the lower belly fat but I don't know if that's down to age or genetics.

Conversely, no matter how fat I get my arms and chest remain vascular.
post 1659364853 04-09-2022, 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted By Legz422⏩
I don't see why you have to come in a thread and take a dig at someone like that. We should all be encouraging each other to stay healthy and fit.
Many times, being too nice doesn't work for motivation. Men and women are different. We get motivated in different ways and respond differently to things. What may seem like a dig to you WORKS for MANY people.
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post 1659364873 04-09-2022, 09:53 AM
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Op have you thought about trying new diets? Maybe fast for 48 hours, that's an extra 4000 calories you can eat over 5 days
post 1659364983 04-09-2022, 09:55 AM
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Yes but the problem is lean mass, you just can't gain or even maintain like you used to (although, IMO, 35 is fine -- it's 40+ where it sinks in more and more). You might get leaner but you may not like what you see when you get there.

Diet as you get older is crucial as is minimizing stress and getting good sleep. Lay off alcohol. Count carbs. Pay more attention to all that stuff.
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post 1659365273 04-09-2022, 10:01 AM
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post 1659365873 04-09-2022, 10:15 AM
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There's 80 year olds with abs and decent muscle mass


35 is old now? It's over for you
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post 1659365983 04-09-2022, 10:17 AM
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I can't see how it would be a hard thing if you still exercise?

Maybe just don't drink beer/alcohol like 99% of adults do too much of? Or keep it at once a month or two?
post 1659366373 04-09-2022, 10:26 AM
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You must be joking. There is very little age related decline that would affect this until you get into your 60s. The biggest change before then is skin collagen, which can mute the visual effect of being lean since the skin does not lie as tight or look quite as good but your abs will show all the same. Otherwise your problems are lifestyle related, stop making excuses.
post 1659366613 04-09-2022, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted By ectoBgone⏩
You must be joking. There is very little age related decline that would affect this until you get into your 60s. The biggest change before then is skin collagen, which can mute the visual effect of being lean since the skin does not lie as tight or look quite as good but your abs will show all the same. Otherwise your problems are lifestyle related, stop making excuses.
Thanks for saying this mane. I'm 31 and op had me spooked
post 1659366923 04-09-2022, 10:40 AM
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Absolutely not. Who the fuk do you think you are?
I'm back, bitches!
post 1659366933 04-09-2022, 10:41 AM
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Thx for old brahs chiming in here with encouragement.

I’m still relatively lean, just trying to get the nice beach physique that I had 3 years ago.

Tbh I haven’t been trying that hard - had like 8 drinks yesterday / most weekends.

I still lift heavy / hard tho.

Currently fasting.

Can’t fast during week as work requires too much brain power and I feel slower when fasted.
post 1659367203 04-09-2022, 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted By gainslit⏩
Thx for old brahs chiming in here with encouragement.

I’m still relatively lean, just trying to get the nice beach physique that I had 3 years ago.

Tbh I haven’t been trying that hard - had like 8 drinks yesterday / most weekends.

I still lift heavy / hard tho.

Currently fasting.

Can’t fast during week as work requires too much brain power and I feel slower when fasted.
Drinks add up quick. I'm still pissed for drinking Thursday night. 3 12 Oz beers and 2 shots
post 1659367243 04-09-2022, 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted By MikeLowrrrey⏩
Drinks add up quick. I'm still pissed for drinking Thursday night. 3 12 Oz beers and 2 shots
Yeah beer is definitely the worst.

Sucks because it’s so good.

Love me a couple pints after work. Feels like the equivalent of eating a loaf of bread to your face tho. Bloat quick af
post 1659367523 04-09-2022, 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted By Ironface⏩
Nope

35 is the year it all goes to chit

Time to embrace the keg and love handles
We can go to the gym again bruh, getting a pass this week.

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post 1659368543 04-09-2022, 11:29 AM
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Yes
post 1659368663 04-09-2022, 11:33 AM
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<<<39 years old. Just about visible abs. I am not really looking to cut though as I like being a bit large.

If I wanted to, I could get visible abs by calorie reduction and increased cardio plus ab isolation exercises.
Cook the man some eggs!
post 1659368853 04-09-2022, 11:38 AM
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It’s easy, I’m 44 with abs. I eat whatever I want, I just intermediate fast once a week & try to avoid eating after sundown, only drink on the weekends.
post 1659368913 04-09-2022, 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted By J.L.C.⏩
Yes
Do you have visible abs here?

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post 1659369043 04-09-2022, 11:41 AM
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I think most people just become inactive as they age

There’s some 35+ miscers on my IG that are built like a tank and still have abs
post 1659369133 04-09-2022, 11:44 AM
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So much bro science ITT
post 1659369413 04-09-2022, 11:50 AM
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It only gets worse with age because you let it get worse as you aged. And then you let it get even worse and think ....yah, it's because of my age. NO. It's because you let it happen.

Unless you legit went low T with age, your body will respond with training as is. I'm 52, no TRT, gonna go work on planche.
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Originally Posted By Joseph1990⏩
Do you have visible abs here?
Yes, but I think I was under 35 by a year or two.
post 1659369943 04-09-2022, 12:01 PM
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Yes I’m 37 and 4pack (used to have 6ish pack in my 20s)

Never stopped training hard, Most of the year low carb ketoish, fasting 5 days consecutive twice a year etc. Use a CGM to track my blood glucose and have excellent metrics and low A1c as in my 20s

It did become a bit more difficult after 35ish but doable. It think most of the visceral fat accumulation is might be due to cortisol (stress) rather than macros or calories. As years pass you accumulate stressful life situations and the fat accumulates
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post 1659370033 04-09-2022, 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted By Paul
It’s easy, I’m 44 with abs. I eat whatever I want, I just intermediate fast once a week & try to avoid eating after sundown, only drink on the weekends.
How long do u fast for once a week ? I try and do Saturday / Sunday but end up eating around 2 always
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I have gotten down to 165ish with 4 pack but it was hard and I like being 180-185 better anyway.
post 1659370113 04-09-2022, 12:07 PM
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Isn't Chestbrah 36? Many may shait on him but the guy looks extremely great and improved his physique the past few years.
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Originally Posted By J.L.C.⏩
Yes, but I think I was under 35 by a year or two.
This begs the question.

What do you all consider "visible" abs ppl?

Here I consider "visible abs" All abs visible when relaxed.
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post 1659370213 04-09-2022, 12:08 PM
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My metabolism hasn't really changed since hitting my mid 30s, but it does seem like many of the motivators have begun to disappear. Life is comfortable, I don't have many worries. I'm a person who really has to put in effort if I want to have low BF, and just not always willing to put in the effort anymore.
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Originally Posted By OliverHeldens⏩
My metabolism hasn't really changed since hitting my mid 30s, but it does seem like many of the motivators have begun to disappear. Life is comfortable, I don't have many worries. I'm a person who really has to put in effort if I want to have low BF, and just not always willing to put in the effort anymore.
I am more like 2500 TDEE with moderate cardio at 42 and was more like 2800 TDEE at 32 (manlet status) but its probably more lifestyle than some aging boogeyman.
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