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Risket2017 t1_jecrrwz wrote

I'm 43 years old, so I suspect I'm a lot older than you. However, I do get where you're coming from. About 5 years ago after years of high school sports, military, then working out as a hobby, I just ran out of gas for working out as well. I'm not sure why, just didn't have a reason I suppose.

Fast forward to the end of last year I weighed about 245 lbs, just loosened my belt to the point where I couldn't wear my favorite one any more and would have to go to my backup one. I was constantly sick, things "down stairs" didn't work as well as they used to or didn't work at all sometimes, and felt my self getting weaker and weaker. I had to make a choice, either I keep sliding down to turning into a fat slob with no goals or motivation, being a poor role model to my son and a terrible husband, or I turn this shit around.

The funny thing was, the inflection point was seeing this scene in the God of War Ragnarok after watching a fucking 11 hour game cut scene movie (it actually was really damn good): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bj1MF-9yyAM

For whatever reason that scene hit me like a ton of bricks. So, that day I stopped drinking (was doing 1-2 beers a night), cut out all sugars except for one day a week usually Saturday, no processed carbohydrates and other bullshit food, snacks consist of fruit, nuts, boiled eggs, salads, etc... I work out every weekday, weights 4 times a week and 20-30 mins running or elliptical (pulled a calf a while back). I've lost 30+lbs, feel better than I have since my 20's, and my dick is like a fucking diamond in the morning (I don't care if that's too much information for you, once in your 40's that shit matters).

My point is, motivation is fleeting and it always will be. Create a habit in working out and taking care of your health, because trust me any gains you had will be lost and it's more difficult to get back later in life. Your health is the most important thing you have, it effects everything in your life. Don't work out cause other people want you to or your trying to impress other people, workout and stop eating shitty cause it's your health and no one will care about it except you.

This post is silly rant but I hope it gets my point across. Protect your youth, it will be gone sooner than you can imagine.

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legendarymcc2 OP t1_jedgubj wrote

No offense but this kinda always scared me about aging. I look at my uncles (all 50s and 60s) and they are overweight and the tough part is that they were just as active as I was. I’m a little worried that I will look like them one day and even if I can turn it around there isn’t much I can do when my metabolism comes to a crashing halt. Thank you for the advice though and I really need to turn this ship around soon because I know I could end up like you a year ago very easily.

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Risket2017 t1_jeev05e wrote

Doesn't offend me at all, scares me a little too. Many of the people in my family have let themselves go, and after being a lazy shit for years I refuse to do the same thing.

Trust me, it creeps up on you. You don't need to be a professional athlete, just develop good habits now and it will pay dividends later in life.

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legendarymcc2 OP t1_jeew6l9 wrote

Thanks for the advice I always knew it was a possibility but never really conceptualized it. I’m sure when you were in the military you never thought you’d look different.

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Risket2017 t1_jeewl9n wrote

Heh, I was 20 something then, thought I was immortal. The future? What the fuck is that?

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