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cally · 01-12-2005, 01:51 AM

Hi

I am new to this forum. I was up reading alot of posts last night and this place looks pretty neat.

First question, I am going to be 26 years old in May. Am I too old to start weight lifting?.

I used to do weight lifting a few years ago but I could not put any weight on as I was pretty thin. I then met a girl and kinda stopped going (sex was to good

). Now I am fatter than I have ever been.

Anyway, that was 3 years ago (This month).

I joined the gym about 4 months ago. I started working out and after two months noticed I was building up. Faster than before. I had to stop because I hurt my wrist and elbow then I came down with a chest infection.

It's all turned to fat again, this time making me bigger?.

As from this evening, I am going to try my hardest to loose the fat and then built up. But am I now too old to gain a nice body?

Thanks

James

gwcaton · 01-12-2005, 04:24 AM

James,

welcome to IM . If you're too old to start weight training then whats that make me ? LOL

Post your diet in the diet forum and your training routine in the training forum along with your goals . Should get all the help you need . Then start a journal and your set

Vieope · 01-12-2005, 04:24 AM

No James you are not too old, don´t worry about that.

Welcome to IM

cally · 01-12-2005, 06:32 AM

Thanks for the welcome.

My biggest problem with weight training is dieting. I can never grasp it.

James

crazy_enough · 01-12-2005, 06:41 AM

Welcome aboard!! There are some very informative stickies in the nutrition section of the forum that muight help you with ur diet!

bulletproof1 · 01-12-2005, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cally

First question, I am going to be 26 years old in May. Am I too old to start weight lifting?

i just started lifting about a year or so ago and im ..... well lets just say im older than you

i wish i would have started many years ago.

its never too late.

cally · 01-12-2005, 08:24 AM

Thanks bullet

Wasn't sure if my body would grow big due to age. I guess age does not come in to play which is good :-)

I will be starting my first workout tonight :-)

Stu · 01-12-2005, 10:04 AM

Age does come into play to a degree - you won't have the same natural levels of testosterone at 40 that you had at 18

but hell your 25 thats not old

thatguy · 01-12-2005, 10:07 AM

Welcome to IM!

Even starting to get serious at 25, you've got a huge leg up on most people.

Best of luck achieving your goals...

bulletproof1 · 01-12-2005, 10:20 AM

just because test levels would be lower doesnt mean he wont receive the many other benefits of working out. in his initial post, he said he wanted a nice body. that can be easily obtained.

Stu · 01-12-2005, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bulletproof1

just because test levels would be lower doesnt mean he wont receive the many other benefits of working out. in his initial post, he said he wanted a nice body. that can be easily obtained.

agreed

Archangel · 01-12-2005, 05:11 PM

First of all Welcome!!!

And second, age is a number inside of your head, you are, IMO never too old to workout. Hell I'm 35 and finally did my first ever competition last May. My dad is 57 and that was his 2nd competition. Set your mind to it and do it!!!

Witmaster · 01-12-2005, 06:01 PM

Greetings and Salutations!!

Welcome to IM

**Prince** · 01-12-2005, 07:42 PM

cally welcome to IM!

cally · 01-13-2005, 01:34 AM

Thanks for the welcomes.

I did my first work out last night, pretty easy as I followed an artical in a magazine.

I am going to measure my belly, chest and bicepts now, and again in 2 months time to see if there is any difference.

When measuring, do I tense the arms, chest and push the belly out as far as it will go or just relax?.

Cheers

James

01-12-2005, 01:51 AM	#1
cally Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 64	New to this Forum Hi I am new to this forum. I was up reading alot of posts last night and this place looks pretty neat. First question, I am going to be 26 years old in May. Am I too old to start weight lifting?. I used to do weight lifting a few years ago but I could not put any weight on as I was pretty thin. I then met a girl and kinda stopped going (sex was to good ). Now I am fatter than I have ever been. Anyway, that was 3 years ago (This month). I joined the gym about 4 months ago. I started working out and after two months noticed I was building up. Faster than before. I had to stop because I hurt my wrist and elbow then I came down with a chest infection. It's all turned to fat again, this time making me bigger?. As from this evening, I am going to try my hardest to loose the fat and then built up. But am I now too old to gain a nice body? Thanks James
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01-12-2005, 04:24 AM	#2
gwcaton Lookin' for abs ! Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: central missouri Posts: 9,271 Photos: 28	James, welcome to IM . If you're too old to start weight training then whats that make me ? LOL Post your diet in the diet forum and your training routine in the training forum along with your goals . Should get all the help you need . Then start a journal and your set
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01-12-2005, 04:24 AM	#3
Vieope Monochromatic Bunny Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: drinking coffee.. Posts: 14,829 Photos: 10	No James you are not too old, don´t worry about that. Welcome to IM
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01-12-2005, 06:32 AM	#4
cally Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 64	Thanks for the welcome. My biggest problem with weight training is dieting. I can never grasp it. James
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01-12-2005, 06:41 AM	#5
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01-12-2005, 08:24 AM	#7
cally Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 64	Thanks bullet Wasn't sure if my body would grow big due to age. I guess age does not come in to play which is good :-) I will be starting my first workout tonight :-)
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01-12-2005, 10:04 AM	#8
Stu cooking up a storm Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: UK Posts: 1,869 Photos: 1	Age does come into play to a degree - you won't have the same natural levels of testosterone at 40 that you had at 18 but hell your 25 thats not old

01-12-2005, 10:07 AM	#9
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01-12-2005, 10:20 AM	#10
bulletproof1 Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: * Posts: 2,428	just because test levels would be lower doesnt mean he wont receive the many other benefits of working out. in his initial post, he said he wanted a nice body. that can be easily obtained.

01-12-2005, 05:11 PM	#12
Archangel High Intensity Freak Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Intensity Island Posts: 10,178 Photos: 4	First of all Welcome!!! And second, age is a number inside of your head, you are, IMO never too old to workout. Hell I'm 35 and finally did my first ever competition last May. My dad is 57 and that was his 2nd competition. Set your mind to it and do it!!!
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01-12-2005, 06:01 PM	#13
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01-12-2005, 07:42 PM	#14
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01-13-2005, 01:34 AM	#15
cally Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 64	Thanks for the welcomes. I did my first work out last night, pretty easy as I followed an artical in a magazine. I am going to measure my belly, chest and bicepts now, and again in 2 months time to see if there is any difference. When measuring, do I tense the arms, chest and push the belly out as far as it will go or just relax?. Cheers James
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