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Is it enough to settle for looking "Not bad" , "Good for my age"?
I came to this forum 25th July 2012 just after my 47th birthday with a mindset of "Well I look good for 47"
I posted pics, got into some 'debates' ;D and during this time my mindset changed.
I went from being happy to look good for 47 to wanting to look good for any age.
The kick up the arse I received from Gal and no one (shout out to OTH as well) really opened my eyes as to what you can do with a little determination and will power.
I have opened my mind to new ideas and have learned so much about myself in the last 2 years physique wise.
(http://s21.postimg.org/meyem5lp3/eeeeeejjjjj.jpg)
Good for 47 maybe, good full stop, no , far from it.
This is my now my normal everyday look.
(http://s21.postimg.org/hw7pzi42f/250614.jpg)
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You should hire Sev
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Is it enough to settle for looking "Not bad" , "Good for my age"?
I came to this forum 25th July 2012 just after my 47th birthday with a mindset of "Well I look good for 47"
I posted pics, got into some 'debates' ;D and during this time my mindset changed.
I went from being happy to look good for 47 to wanting to look good for any age.
The kick up the arse I received from Gal and no one (shout out to OTH as well) really opened my eyes as to what you can do with a little determination and will power.
I have opened my mind to new ideas and have learned so much about myself in the last 2 years physique wise.
(http://s21.postimg.org/meyem5lp3/eeeeeejjjjj.jpg)
Good for 47 maybe, good full stop, no , far from it.
This is my now my normal everyday look.
(http://s21.postimg.org/hw7pzi42f/250614.jpg)
Look good for any age mate.
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Wow, great physique.
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Look in great shape and functional mate.
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You look incredible my friend.
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simon you look really awesome. Especially for a hundred a seven year old... ;D
No really, older people like you who are in great shape inspire me to not to quit and keep the lifting lifestyle. Getting better is a life journey 8)
As for settling to 'prety good for a 47 year old' I can understand that, but if you are already looking like that I know you have more in you, nothing's stopping you!
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Already looked fucking phenominal in first pic mate.
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I didn't start this thread for an ego boost and compliments although they are humbling.
Its to try and motivate others to do what I did, dont settle for looking anything less than your best.
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how long have you been training, bruh?
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I was not a fan of UKjeffly.
Simon has really grown on me. Dude is a solid bro-poster.
Somewhat homo.
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I didn't start this thread for an ego boost and compliments although they are humbling.
Its to try and motivate others to do what I did, dont settle for looking anything less than your best.
you look great man
could you share some thoughts on your training and diet?
thanks!
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how long have you been training, bruh?
I started in 87 and stopped in 96, I did a bit of something (boxing, Thai boxing) up until 2011 when I started training and eating properly again.
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How did you do it, if you don't mind me asking? Training, & nutrition wise? Genuine interest here. I love success stories...so much to learn if the teacher is willing to share.
Consistency
I was sporadic with diet and training in my time off between competing.
Its just doing the same things over and over.
Boring I know but thats it really
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I started in 87 and stopped in 96, I did a bit of something (boxing, Thai boxing) up until 2011 when I started training and eating properly again.
very nice!
so you started at 20, stopped at 29, and started again at 41, meaning you had a 6 year lay off from weightlifting in between, and you've been training for 18 years in total, from which 12 years has been weightlifting
that's solid, bruh! And you know how to throw a punch most probably. Boss 8)
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very nice!
so you started at 20, stopped at 29, and started again at 41, meaning you had a 6 year lay off from weightlifting in between, and you've been training for 18 years
that's solid, bruh! And you know how to throw a punch probably. Boss 8)
Bit off with the maths Im 49 next month. ;D
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Great look....very impressed...
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Bit off with the maths Im 49 next month. ;D
oh yeah 49... 48, 47, 49, whatever :D, you're solid, most people get "life" to intervien to their fitness life, but you can still improve, you have a great foundation!
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Got it.
Anything special in the gym then? Or standard bb'ing split?
Do you do cardio every day? Or not at all?
Diet-wise...are you a 6 meal/day guy, or eat whatever guy, or in between?
Hope you don't mind the questions. Success leaves clues.
Moderate poundages and higher reps
Train with power bands for around 70% of my workouts
Never do cardio in the gym but walk every day with the dogs
Diet wise, I eat maybe 5 times a day but I dont eat a lot in a sitting
Dont eat much between meals if at all.
Typical protein carb fat split is around 40/40/20
Dieting now I just eat the same but drop carbs.
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Moderate poundages and higher reps
Train with power bands for around 70% of my workouts
Never do cardio in the gym but walk every day with the dogs
Diet wise, I eat maybe 5 times a day but I dont eat a lot in a sitting
Dont eat much between meals if at all.
Typical protein carb fat split is around 40/40/20
Dieting now I just eat the same but drop carbs.
You doing a show mate
The Romanian champs might be a goer
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You doing a show mate
The Romanian champs might be a goer
Nah, out of my league mate, some superstars are going to come out of the woodwork this year.
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Simple Simon is tapping on the legendary status...his physique is impressive
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Moderate poundages and higher reps
Train with power bands for around 70% of my workouts
Never do cardio in the gym but walk every day with the dogs
Diet wise, I eat maybe 5 times a day but I dont eat a lot in a sitting
Dont eat much between meals if at all.
Typical protein carb fat split is around 40/40/20
Dieting now I just eat the same but drop carbs.
I'm going to buy these in the near future, better to enjoy training forever than to act cool lifting 'raw' and be hulk hogan when you're... 49... :D
(http://www.gometal.fi/images/kuvat/knee_sleeves1.png)
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Got to give credit where credit is due... you can be a douche nozzle at times (a lot less lately I will admit) but you look damn good for any age. Good job. Age is just a number. Being healthy and looking good is a mind set.
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Got to give credit where credit is due... you can be a douche nozzle at times (a lot less lately I will admit) but you look damn good for any age. Good job. Age is just a number. Being healthy and looking good is a mind set.
You have a small penis
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Damn impressive for any age.
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You have a small penis
No I don't. You are getting slightly stalkerish again. Just sayin... remember you cant get mad I said just sayin.
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Muscles too round and full, abs too crisp and lean, striations and muscularity too obvious....would rather hire Cleanest natural to prep me.
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Muscles too round and full, abs too crisp and lean, striations and muscularity too obvious....would rather hire Cleanest natural to prep me.
forgot to mention your legs look TRAINED, you should learn to speak romania while you're at it
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forgot to mention your legs look TRAINED, you should learn to speak romania while you're at it
;D
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Is it enough to settle for looking "Not bad" , "Good for my age"?
I came to this forum 25th July 2012 just after my 47th birthday with a mindset of "Well I look good for 47"
I posted pics, got into some 'debates' ;D and during this time my mindset changed.
I went from being happy to look good for 47 to wanting to look good for any age.
The kick up the arse I received from Gal and no one (shout out to OTH as well) really opened my eyes as to what you can do with a little determination and will power.
I have opened my mind to new ideas and have learned so much about myself in the last 2 years physique wise.
(http://s21.postimg.org/meyem5lp3/eeeeeejjjjj.jpg)
Good for 47 maybe, good full stop, no , far from it.
This is my now my normal everyday look.
(http://s21.postimg.org/hw7pzi42f/250614.jpg)
Damn like looking in the mirror except bigger chest, better delts, better arms, more ripped and better structure but with smaller penis. ;D
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Looking fucking impressive for any age Jeff....big props buddy!
On a sidenote,though I`ve been slacking as of late,I found that eating clean Mon.+ Tues,moderate cheat meal on Wed.,clean again Thurs.,Fri.,and Sat.,then a full blown all out cheat day on Sun.,allowed me to stay between 6-7 % BF for almost 2 years.
No excuse to be sloppy or to lose sight of why you started training in the first place.
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how long have you been training, bruh?
And when did your balls shrink to what we see in the picture?
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Looking fucking impressive for any age Jeff....big props buddy!
On a sidenote,though I`ve been slacking as of late,I found that eating clean Mon.+ Tues,moderate cheat meal on Wed.,clean again Thurs.,Fri.,and Sat.,then a full blown all out cheat day on Sun.,allowed me to stay between 6-7 % BF for almost 2 years.
No excuse to be sloppy or to lose sight of why you started training in the first place.
I'm only 30 but hardly trained or eaten right for over a month, holiday plus a lot of stress and being busy. Missing that spark :-\
Always train with gf but her dad died and she had to fly back to Brazil while I am stuck looking after a problem child while my parents are on holiday. Ugh.
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Looking good Simon. Very impressive in both pics. The second is almost stage ready.
Were you clean in the first pic?
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Look great....very, very sexy.
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Looking good Simon. Very impressive in both pics. The second is almost stage ready.
Were you clean in the first pic?
Clean as my search history.
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As clean as the Nasser 1997 Night of Champions posing trunks I bought on ebay.
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As clean as Basiles hard drive.
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I'm only 30 but hardly trained or eaten right for over a month, holiday plus a lot of stress and being busy. Missing that spark :-\
Always train with gf but her dad died and she had to fly back to Brazil while I am stuck looking after a problem child while my parents are on holiday. Ugh.
I haven`t trained in weeks now....in a serious rut.
Haven`t missed workouts in years except a few days here and there for certain reasons.
The last time I missed this much training time,I was a full blown drunken idiot,as opposed to the sober idiot I am today. ;D
I know I`ll get back in there soon though........lifestyle for me.
Sorry about your girls dad bro.......my condolences.
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I haven`t trained in weeks now....in a serious rut.
Haven`t missed workouts in years except a few days here and there for certain reasons.
The last time I missed this much training time,I was a full blown drunken idiot,as opposed to the sober idiot I am today. ;D
I know I`ll get back in there soon though........lifestyle for me.
Sorry about your girls dad bro.......my condolences.
Hang in there man depression is a bitch.
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Clean as my search history.
As clean as Basiles hard drive.
;D
I meant "clean" as in off-cycle.
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If you are a natural that's a fantastic physique. If you are using steroids it's no big deal. Just another juicer taking credit for physique he can't have without the drugs.
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I haven`t trained in weeks now....in a serious rut.
Haven`t missed workouts in years except a few days here and there for certain reasons.
The last time I missed this much training time,I was a full blown drunken idiot,as opposed to the sober idiot I am today. ;D
I know I`ll get back in there soon though........lifestyle for me.
Sorry about your girls dad bro.......my condolences.
I only met her dad twice, they weren't too close, I won't go into it here, but he liked me so that's a positive. Just worried about when her mom goes, they are so close. GF was given 7 daI've had big issues with depression (some self made with substances) but I always had training as a constant. I remember going training with bandaged wrists and saying "fuck it, training legs won't open it up". I'm missing that drive now but maybe some time off is what I need.
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you have terrible priorities for being 47 yrs old. Best of luck though.
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you have terrible priorities for being 47 yrs old. Best of luck though.
I know , he should go sit under a tree for 20 years, read, meditate and then come back wiser, owning properties, running companies and fucking your mom
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I know , he should go sit under a tree for 20 years, read, meditate and then come back wiser, owning properties, running companies and fucking your mom
+13
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I'm only 30 but hardly trained or eaten right for over a month, holiday plus a lot of stress and being busy. Missing that spark :-\
Always train with gf but her dad died and she had to fly back to Brazil while I am stuck looking after a problem child while my parents are on holiday. Ugh.
How old is the child?
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uksimpleglutes always delivers,,,both pics are good,but bein super lean is great ,u could play with cal's or carbs and not worry,,i'm heading in your direction 46 :o july 13..
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The 40 plus guys on here have it, over the youngsters. It proves age is just a number.
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The 40 plus guys on here have it, over the youngsters. It proves age is just a number.
Shut your dirty pirate hooker mouth Booty this is your last warning or Roger Bacon and Hulkotron will be called in.
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Shut your dirty pirate hooker mouth Booty this is your last warning or Roger Bacon and Hulkotron will be called in.
tag me in.
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Shut your dirty pirate hooker mouth Booty this is your last warning or Roger Bacon and Hulkotron will be called in.
You have a few years yet, to catch up to the finest physiques! :P
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2, 1
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Just a number.
Unless you're 137, then it's bones, and dust, and nothingness, etc.
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(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=540451.0;attach=569529;image)
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To pointy elbows.....would hit anyway
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I haven`t trained in weeks now....in a serious rut.
Haven`t missed workouts in years except a few days here and there for certain reasons.
The last time I missed this much training time,I was a full blown drunken idiot,as opposed to the sober idiot I am today. ;D
I know I`ll get back in there soon though........lifestyle for me.
Sorry about your girls dad bro.......my condolences.
Just go "visit" the gym. Tell yourself that you are going to go in and then leave.
See what happens.
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Just go "visit" the gym. Tell yourself that you are going to go in and then leave.
See what happens.
Good idea..............just lost motivation in a huge way..........hasn`t happened in decades.
I`m starting to look like shit,so it won`t be long now. ;)
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Simon delivers the goods! Damn! :o
A picture says more the a thousand words . Looking awesome!
you mind telling what your diet is like? Just average day during the week.
Thanks
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Simon delivers the goods! Damn! Shocked
A picture says more the a thousand words . Looking awesome!
you mind telling what your diet is like? Just average day during the week.
Thanks
Moderate poundages and higher reps
Train with power bands for around 70% of my workouts
Never do cardio in the gym but walk every day with the dogs
Diet wise, I eat maybe 5 times a day but I dont eat a lot in a sitting
Dont eat much between meals if at all.
Typical protein carb fat split is around 40/40/20
Dieting now I just eat the same but drop carbs.
Pancakes or eggs for breakfast
Chicken for lunch, chicken and crusty bread mid afternoon
Steak for evening meal with chips and vegs
Bowl of granola cereal or normal breakfast cereal if hungry.
Thats pretty much me Monday to Friday
Weekends eat what i like,
I drink 2 to 3 of litres of water with BCCAs during the day.
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Pancakes or eggs for breakfast
Chicken for lunch, chicken and crusty bread mid afternoon
Steak for evening meal with chips and vegs
Bowl of granola cereal or normal breakfast cereal if hungry.
Thats pretty much me Monday to Friday
Weekends eat what i like,
I drink 2 to 3 of litres of water with BCCAs during the day.
Thank you!
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Thank you!
I have 1 more question then I shut up.lol How much time after your last meal before you got to bed? (Approx.)
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I have 1 more question then I shut up.lol How much time after your last meal before you got to bed? (Approx.)
Depends mate, varies between an hour and 5.
I occasionally have something late but tend not to really eat after 8
I dont really have set meal times as such if something comes up and i want to go somewhere i will just miss a meal.
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Depends mate, varies between an hour and 5.
I occasionally have something late but tend not to really eat after 8
I dont really have set meal times as such if something comes up and i want to go somewhere i will just miss a meal.
Thanks Simon! Simple but really all you need.