I don't claim to be in shape. Like most of us I think I look okay in the mirror but look fat when a photo is taken. I could get into similar condition of 1975 by persistent training and then dieting. The trouble is that now when I diet I tend to lose muscle and not fat. It isn't as easy to lose fat at my age. However, I can still build muscle and that is the important thing.
Could have, would have, should have...
Do it, prove it, show it.
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The trouble is that now when I diet I tend to lose muscle and not fat. It isn't as easy to lose fat at my age."
THAT'S IT. THAT IS TESTOSTERONE, maybe thyroid levels as well. And you DONT know it's muscle unless you're low bodyfat. You just don't. You need HRT to get in that shape.
You SHOULD do bloodwork. Having low testosterone is unhealthy, may cause many problems. Having thyroid levels fucked up may cause many problems. Your problem with loosing fat is a fucking testimony to the fact that your hormone levels are fucked up.