No worry on the hijack. I was about to make some popcorn to enjoy the fun.
All funny shit aside, I am in my forties, not the best genes not the worst either. Yes I could take the next 9 months and trial and error it. When I was in my 30's I started learning to brew beer. I brewed beer for many years and was consuming a very large portion of my product. I was also on doctor prescribed steroid for a blood disorder. I went from 185 lbs to 265lbs in a 2 year span. I cut down to 195 at the beginning of the year. I went back to maintenance macros and some indulging but stuck to the weights and cardio. I have been pretty solid with my diet and bodybuilding. I do well on a set program and or cycle. I would like to speed the process up. getting old sucks, my body is changing and what worked in the past is not working now. I want to be 8-10% but realize this may be harder than I think. My mind is 22 and my body is 41. There are coaches that can get me there with knowledge on these plateaus. Little tweeks in routine and diet with the understanding just when and what to add is what i plan to pay for.
A good coach is worth paying for. I think in 1 month I would know if its worth it or not. I would not fork out 3k and just expect them to work magic. There needs to be a commitment on both ends. I am ready to do the work, just want a good path to follow. My path keeps dead ending.