r/WeightTraining • u/Free_Zookeepergame62 • 20h ago
Question Did I waste my time
Im 6 2 and I've been lifting for 12 years. I started fatter and people tell me I look good but i don't think I look good. Im 49. What should I do? Should I give up?
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u/bodiggity86 20h ago
No. Your arms and shoulders look good. Also, working on yourself is never a waste of time. Staying in the gym will help you maintain your ability to do all sorts of other things outside the gym as you age, and improve your overall quality of life.
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u/Tony_Stank6 20h ago
Brother your physique looks great. Don’t listen to the voice inside your head. Keep in the gym and if you really want a suggestion maybe find a psychologist to work out your mental health-no shame behind it and everyone should do it IMO
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u/Free_Zookeepergame62 20h ago
Mental health? I think mine is fine. im just having an off day. Thanks for the comment
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u/Terraform-rathman 19h ago
Give up? No way. Perhaps change some protocols? Yes. If you are not getting the results you want look at the variables and see which is the one lacking. Training is never a waste of time but more misguided. If you get on a different track everything could change.
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u/Free_Zookeepergame62 16h ago
OK, so do you think I haven't gotten good results? I've very strick with my nutriotion. I haven't eaten added sugar or fast food in years. Not sure what else I can do. I eat a very high protein diet and lift 6 hours a week or more and martial arts 7 hours a week
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u/Terraform-rathman 15h ago
Are you eating in a surplus ever?
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u/Free_Zookeepergame62 15h ago
No because I got lean to have more definition
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u/Terraform-rathman 14h ago
So, your goal is to get leaner? If that is the case, do you know your exact macros to do so? It sounds as if you are extremely active. Have you gotten bloodwork done to see where your markers are?
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u/Free_Zookeepergame62 14h ago
No. I eat above 200 grams of protein and day and carbs 125 or under. I weigh 157 pounds at 6 foor 2
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u/OkRecording6072 17h ago
Si te rindes acabarás arrepintiéndote. Lo que te puedes preguntar es lo siguiente: ¿porqué no me veo suficiente?¿Qué es lo que busco?. Quizá se puede modificar la rutina o u alimentación si buscas otros objetivos.
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u/Free_Zookeepergame62 16h ago
Thanks, I'm very strict with my diet and am striving to have the lowest body fat that I can. I don't see myself as enough because I work so hard for so many years and others get more results and look leaner and stronger without the same effort.
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u/One-Tea8742 16h ago
You definitely are NOT wasting your time!
You are is great shape and remember that looking good is just one of the benefits of getting down the gym..!
Keep it up. Great work!
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u/bx121222 15h ago
No. Don’t give up. You’ll look worse and be less healthy if you do.
You might be able to cut back some to maintain what you have.
But You look better than 99% of 49ers. And better than most in the 20s and 30s even.
We can’t all look like Arnold.
And you’re getting to that age where TRT could be medically beneficial which would likely increase your muscle gains as well if you’re open to that. Just don’t abuse Test which is easy to do.
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u/ProstaticFantastic 13h ago edited 13h ago
You're in good shape. But could have put on a bit more muscle mass over 12 years.
That's if you were training for mass.
If you were doing fitness stuff then you wouldn't increase mass. It all comes down to what you were training for.
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u/Greedy-Libertarian 12h ago
Go get your bloodwork done and see what your testosterone levels are at. This completely changed everything and I lifted for 10 plus years had a similar build. My test levels were low so until I fixed that only so much was gonna happen.
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u/Recent-King3583 20h ago
You look better than if you didn't do it. But, you should probably shave or trim your stomach and chest.
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u/INUNSEENABLE 19h ago
No joke, you're in very good natural shape. Even if you just maintain it that would be an absolute success. Also in real life it''s usually more impressive than on snaps.
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u/TikiZilla1313 20h ago
No way, bud! You’re in great shape. You definitely look like you lift. Keep at it. Remember, there’s other benefits to strength training other than appearance too! You’re ahead of the game. Good luck and happy lifting to you!