Hi
I'm new here. 50 yrs, 5" 11', 180 lbs
Background: I had a healthy youth, boxing, rugby and weights. I was typically around 240 lbs back then.
Marriage, kids, work and decades creeped in and I kept my weight, but of course, changed shape. Too many take aways and drinks that I felt I deserved in the evenings after work. Constant fatigue set in and I felt old.

I found myself at the doctor regularly. I put my back out at least once a month and my blood pressure was rediculous. The doc said it was wear and tear and I was getting old.

He did say I should loose about 5 stone, which made me laugh and tell him how athletic I have been in my youth, and that I was always much heavier than that. He gave me meds for blood pressure and told me to take them for the rest of my life.

I studied, and gave up on the silly fad diets. Qualified as a personal trainer, then sports and exercise nutrition advisor. I went keto three years ago, and lost all the weight I was told to, over about a year. I went from 252 lbs to 168. Where the hell was all the muscle I thought was under there? I was skinny fat, and knew I had to train. A year after that I had a good shape, I did light training after finding I couldn't lift what I used to, and had some stupid injuries. So, more learning and eventually got into a proper workout schedule.

I suspect I should be on trt, but doc said my bloods are fine. He has been impressed with my progress. But I had a very low libido and lack of energy at times. A few extra carbs does allot for that. I dieted too hard and lost muscle for sure. I've been makng good progress, not like I used to but taking age into account I'm doing well. I track macros closely.

I'm here to learn initially, and have been reading lots. I am interested in experiences of some of the older guys. I see allot of harsh comments, and I can understand why. Nice to meet you all, and good luck with your gains.