ANY PHOTO'S OF before and after 40s to 50s Please

Valj, that’s an incredible achievement, well done!
as NR, do you have a diet plan you could share?

Hi Guyz

Thanks so much for your replies and kind words.
I am happy to share anything..........I went to Weight Watcher's, did quite a few home dvd's (Davina) and then joined a gym. So it was a combination really. I had lost 3 1/2 stone by the time I went to the gym tho, just thought it was time to tone up if I could.
I do have a lot of loose skin, and now generally wear tops with sleeves to my elbows, and my bingo wings are awful.
Of course I am healthier and fitter, but when you do these things at age 53, there is another form of damage......how your body is going to look afterwards.
I now know that I have to put in the time in the gym to improve my shape. And oh yes I am looking to build some muscles as well.

I am so enjoying reading through everything in this Forum, and your all so wonderful. It's great to find a community that wants what you want, and is there to give you a bit of support every now and then......so thanks.

Val x

are you doing something about the loose skin ?

Hi NR

Well I have cried a few times, but since that hasn't helped, I am hoping that the gym will improve things a bit, tho I do realise that it is not going to fix everything.
I can live with the saggy butt, and even the tummy, but the arms are pretty bad, but then I should not of let myself get fat in the first place.
I am now encouraging all my female friends to join a gym, and get eating clean.
I get quite a lot of support from the guys at my gym, as they are happy to give me the odd tip as they can see I am working out as opposed giggling or chatting - tho I am guilty of the odd giggle when I see that I am in fact lifting more than some of the guys ;)

I must apologise for posting on this thread as well, as it does say 40/50.

I thinking elbow length sleeves are the way to go, but at least I can wear them tight, as some muscle definition is appearing.

Thanks all.

Val x

I meant something more drastic, I must confess I know very little about this apart from remembering something about stapeling. I suppose you've consulted some of the ladies in the female section about this ?

Hi NR

I would not consider anything like that. As long as I can be as fit as possible and enjoy myself, I will keep working out.

I thank you for your input

Val x

Hi Val - wow amazing work! I too have terrible bingo wings from losing weight a few years ago! Trying to fill it up with some triceps - very hard work. I am just back at the gym (2 weeks) Maybe we should start a bingo wings support group - it is the one area that I wouls dearly love to get rid of!!!

Hi Notcosi

Thankyou :)
It makes it all the worse by the bloody name 'bingo wings' - I mean what the hell has 'bingo' got to do with your bloody arms......lol
Well done for getting back into the gym, hope you are enjoying it as much as me.
I think a support group would be great.

If anyone out there has any genius ideas to help us out then we would love to know what you know.

Val x

Very well done Val, excellent work - keep it up! ;o)

Hi Val, that's fabulous progress there and a superb hairdo if I say so myself

Weight training is a fabulous way for females over 40 to get into shape. I think we realise that we're not going to be that skinny little 20 year old anymore with the pure tight and toned glowing skin so weight training gives us some control over our shape and at least we can enhance the bits we want to.

Just build up some huge biceps and triceps and that will sort the skin out there . I actually have the same issue on my stomach and it causes me grief everytime I get on stage but it's better than the alternative that I used to be.

Good luck with your training and if you've not ventured into the female section yet have a nosey as there is a seminar next month that you might be interested in (thread is stickied at the top of the page there)

Val - that's some serious progress - well done; you look great!

I thought Kitty would like the hairdo!

Val
Well done - you must be so proud of yourself and an inspiration to others with a "can do" attitude. The photos are FAB at least everyone will know how hard you have worked and continue to do so...Thanks for sharing x

Hi Guyz

WOWOW thanks to all of you for taking time to leave messages - I am so thrilled that body building gods from this forum have spoken to me.
This is all work in progress, and whilst I am not currently losing any weight I am lovin lifting them.

I did have a good read thro the ladies area last night, which was very helpful - I could just spend all day on here learning so much.

This is a truly marvellous forum - thankyou.

Val x

Val....keep going.....I lost 3 stone and a bit and I'm on the shaping up zone as we speak....I've made great gains over the last year...admit, not great compared to some and I have a way to go yet, but I am going and ain't nobody getting in MA WAAAAAAAAYYYYYY!!!..I'm not hugely confident about my bod, but I know I'm in a whole different place now to what I was......you are too....so keep your arse in gear, get your head round the loss and slough off all that crap you had to put up with when you were bigger cos as the realy foooking annoying advert says "your worth it!"....lol....here endeth the first lesson!...and I will of course continue to dispense all of my wisdom sporadically throughout this site....lolol....whooooo hooooooo..."ain't no stoppin us now, we're in the groove"....errrrm....some old song and I can't remember who sang it cos I is an ole git and my memory's going!...so SUE ME!!!!!!....lolololol...take gentle care of yourself Val hey?

Hi Val, 

I'm quite skinny on my upper half but still have problems with a wobbly tummy and upper arms... it's a laydee thing..... unfortunately !!
And if someone as taut and toned as Kitty says she has a bit of a wobbly midriff too then there's hope for us all eh?  And ditto what you said about the support on this forum, it's amazing. 

Hi Guyz

This is giving me so much inspiration to get 'into the groove' (madonna) and 'rock with you' (michael jackson)........lol

I will also be setting up a TROG, that would be some creature from Stargate or sumthing right.....rofl.

Luv ya all.

Thanks.

Val x

 edit

Ditto re the stomach, think 3 children in quick succession didn't do much for my stomach despite being generally slim build.


Well done to you.

Well done to all the over 40's (Iam one too) it doesn't get any easier never thought I'd be saying that when I used to compete. But kids, stress of job etc.. and some serious studying has left me drained and physically looking quite poor for the first time in many many years. I'a determined to get back into my training and if I can keep it quiet and just between us over 40's post a piccy or two in a few weeks, might give me something to aim for - nothing like a little pressure. Be good to see more pictures as I think its a great inspiration for all us over 40 trainers and those thinking of getting into training.

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