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A brotherhood for men 40+ who refuse to decline. Get fit, stay strong, optimize health, and tackle life's challenges together.
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3 contributions to Fit Forties & Fifties
Feb 19 •
Currently Winning
Forties and now fifties are so much harder to keep my weight where I want it. It really didn't / doesn't seem to make a difference to my body fat. Well within reason of course. If I wanna stay lean I really do have to consume less calories. Also I'm managing a lower back issue that's gone on for decades for which I find physio based Pilates to be excellent. Even as I write this I am aware of the idea that aging isn't for the feint of heart. Aging and getting fat is the enemy for me. How do I stop eating more than I need. I'm so tired of feeling hungry or hanging out for treats.
1 like • Feb 20
Michael, welcome mate! You're not alone. I am dealing with the same thing - slower metabolism, constant hunger, the battle with calories. It's real and it's frustrating. Here's what helped me manage hunger while staying in a deficit: Protein first. Hit 1.8-2.2g per kg of bodyweight. Keeps you fuller longer. Eat more vegetables. 300-500g per day. Broccoli, cauliflower, spinach—whatever you can tolerate. They fill you up with almost no calories and keep hunger under control. Swap rice for potatoes. Way more satiating. Same carbs, but keeps you full for hours. I eat them daily (air fryer makes it easy). The hunger gets easier. First 2-3 weeks suck. Then your body adapts and appetite regulates.
Feb 17 •
My Routine
Day 1 - Weights (Strength full body 3-5 reps compound) Day 2 - Cardio (Zone 2) Day 3 - Weights (Mass full body 8-10 reps dumbells) Day 4 - Rest Day 5 Weights (Strength full body 3-5 reps compound) Day 6 - Cardio (HIIT) Day 7 - Weights (Power movements - Cleans, box jumps and balance work) Day 8 - Rest Repeat. Clearly, weight heavy and lacks the right volume of Zone 2. A better balance would be - Day 5 Cardio (HIIT) Day 6 - Weights (Power movements - Cleans, box jumps and balance work) Day 7 - Cardio (Zone 2) Day 8 - Rest
1 like • Feb 17
Grant, thanks for sharing your routine mate. The fact you've got a structured program and you're showing up consistently is huge. That's already more than most guys are doing. I can see you're thinking about the balance and considering some adjustments. That's smart, being willing to evaluate and adapt is part of the process. Keen to hear how any changes feel if you decide to implement them. Post an update after a few weeks and let us know what's working. Keep showing up. You're doing the work.
Feb 16 •
Introductions
WELCOME TO THE COMMUNITY You made it. You're here. That's the first step. Now it's time to introduce yourself and commit publicly to what you're doing. Why does this matter? Because saying it out loud, or in this case, writing it down for the community to see, makes it real. It moves it from "something I'm thinking about" to "something I'm actually doing." This is where your journey starts. ═══════════════════════════════════════ WHAT TO SHARE Keep it simple. Answer these questions: 1. What's your name? (First name is fine) We're all real people here. Let's start by knowing who we're talking to. 2. How old are you? Age matters in this community because we're all dealing with similar challenges—slowing metabolism, declining hormones, recovery that takes longer than it used to. Knowing where you're at helps us relate. 3. Where are you right now? Be honest. What do you weigh? What's your current fitness level? How do you feel physically and mentally? You don't need to sugar-coat it. This isn't about impressing anyone. It's about being real about where you're starting from. 4. What's your goal? What do you actually want to achieve? Be specific. Don't just say "get in shape" or "lose weight." Examples of good goals: - "Lose 15kg (33lbs) and get down to 90kg (198lbs) by my 45th birthday in 6 months." - "Build muscle and strength so I can keep up with my kids without getting winded." - "Get my energy back, sleep better, and feel like myself again." - "Drop my body fat to 15% and see my abs for the first time in 20 years." - "Be fit and healthy enough to be active with my future grandkids." 5. Why now? What made you finally decide to do something about it? Was it a health scare? A photo you saw of yourself? Your doctor's appointment? Your kids asking why you're always tired? Just hitting a breaking point? This is important. Your "why" is what will keep you going when it gets hard. 6. What's been holding you back? Be honest about what's stopped you from making progress before.
1 like • Feb 17
@Grant Lawrence Grant, welcome mate. Appreciate you showing up and being straight about where you're at. Here's what I'm hearing: You already know what works. You've got the weekday discipline down. The issue isn't knowledge, t's the off-switch on weekends and holidays. That's actually good news. You're not starting from zero. You're 85% of the way there. Now it's about closing that gap. A couple of things things stood out: "No limit switch, no stop button" — This is the real work. It's not about never having wine or enjoying food. It's about not letting one glass turn into the bottle, one meal turn into a two day blowout. That's a skill you can build. Your body doesn't forgive you anymore at 52. Exactly right. The recovery window is smaller now. The consequences hit harder. That's the reality we're all dealing with as we get older. You've got the formula. You've got the weekday execution. Now it's about building the same discipline into weekends without feeling like you're depriving yourself. This community is here to help you figure that out. You're not doing this alone anymore. Let's get to work.
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@andrew-schonberger-4899
Turned 40 and decided decline wasn't an option. Lost 21kg/46lbs, gained muscle, optimised my health. Still going. Your turn to join me.
Active 46d ago
Joined Feb 11, 2026
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