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I turned 40 in July.I was not in a good place, either mentally or physically (see exhibit a)I'd read NF before, years back. I'd always found it interesting, but stuck to my own routines and diet and read it more as a bit of fun (on how to be a real-life assassin etc!).When I turned 40 I happened to chance on the site again.This time the site saved my life.I set myself a target of six months. I wanted to see something noticible by then...I enclose pics of the change so far....5th Aug to 29th Sept... That's two months... Now I'm interested to see where I'll be in another four! . . .I compare that first picture to the last two... I know who I'd rather be.I thought 40 was the end. Now I'm finding I actually enjoy the extra challenges of age, because a harder win shows a harder will...

I've gone from being a really fit body builder, 7 day a week gym attendee, half marathon runner with a fantastic bod' (if I say so myself), to this person who cant even do one press up. What happened? When I hit 40 I gave up exercise that's what. Real cool huh! Now suddenly I'm 50,,,,,AHHHHHHH. Are there any other oldies out there who can share their experience of the nerd fitness rebellion and can help me 'find' my old self giving me tips and hints along the way? Wait to hear.