Posted at March 28, 2008, 12:01 pm:
Welcome to the Over 35 Forum!
If you're new to Bodybuilding.com, you'll find that this particular section tends to be just a little quieter, a little more sensible and a little more respectful than some of the other forums. We joke and fool around like everyone else, but we draw the line at calling people hurtful names or insulting their intelligence.
Some of the members here have been bodybuilding for years and others are just starting out. Some folks here compete, some are trying to get back into shape after years on the sofa and many simply bodybuild as an end-of-the-workday stress release. But the members here all have one thing in common: an interest in working out with weights.
No one likes feeling like an outsider trying to work into a group, but you'll find that all of the regulars here are very aware that it wasn't long ago that they too wrote their first post here. To help you out, here are some common questions and the answers that we usually offer:
1. "I don't want to get HUGE"
Regularly exercising with weights will not turn you into Mr. Olympia or Ms. Olympia. Those professional bodybuilders dedicate their lives to their sport and it took them years and years to get there. It isn't going to happen just because you lift weights three or four times a week.
2. "I just want to look like that guy/girl in the magazine"
I hate to be the bearer of bad news but if you're over 35, it's probably not going to happen. Those magazine models are usually discovered after years of competing in fitness or bodybuilding and they prepare for a photo shoot just like they prepare for a competition. Plus, those magazine photos are airbrushed, digitally edited and shot in the best possible lighting. I've yet to meet any competitor who has a six-pack of abs in their off-season, so it's unrealistic to set that as your goal.
Having said that, bodybuilding is about setting a personal goal for yourself. That goal might be to compete, to model or just to not be embarrassed to see yourself naked in front of in the mirror, but no matter what your goal is; make it a realistic one and tackle it in small steps. You'll get there with hard work and self-discipline.
3. "I don't want to make dramatic changes to my eating habits"
You cannot have it both ways. Living a healthier life means just that: living it. If you think of losing weight or bodybuilding as a short-term goal rather than a lifestyle change, then you'll only find yourself giving up in frustration. You don't have to go all-out and eat nothing but health food, but you also have to accept that it was a combination of a poor diet and inactivity that put the fat on. If you want to lose that fat then you have to change both.
4. "Why can't I lose this belly?"
There are many answers to this quesion but the one that seems to work the best is "Have more patience". Think about how many years you let that fat accumulate...if it's been growing for ten years then it isn't going to all melt away in three weeks or even three months. Most frustration comes from setting unrealistic goals for ourselves. Your body will shed fat and look better if you treat it right - I promise.
5. "How often should I work out?"
This really depends on what your goals are, but a good rule of thumb is that it's better to do too little than to do too much. Most folks here train anywhere from three to five days a week and usually not more than an hour or so per day.
6. "I posted in the Misc forum and now there's a big red bar under my name!"
The Misc forum is dominated by teenage boys with chips on their shoulders. It's can be an entertaining place to visit but if you were looking for an intelligent discussion, that's not the place to find it. There's a Frequently Asked Question thread on the whole issue of "reps" and how to manage them.
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We're all here to learn from one another and if you have a question, then chances are that there are at least three or four people wondering the same thing but who are too shy to ask.
Welcome aboard!
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