Realistic combined levels of fat loss and lean mass gain

[Hoofy]

MurderousCrow said:

That's certainly a big factor. As we age and partner off people also seem to have that tendency to 'let go'. There's lots of interesting psychosocial stuff there, but in people who do attend the gym on any frequent basis, I suspect sub-par gains are down to a combination of lifestyle and relationship issues, cultural beliefs and expectations, and poor training knowledge.

Luke

I put it down to just not being strict with their eating. Even the most optimal training schedule will be blown out of the water by not adhering to a suitable eating regime (aka eating like a normal middle aged bloke).

[MurderousCrow]

Hoofy said:

I put it down to just not being strict with their eating. Even the most optimal training schedule will be blown out of the water by not adhering to a suitable eating regime (aka eating like a normal middle aged bloke).

I fully agree.

MurderousCrow said:

As above, most people are simply not training effectively. Or eating effectively. If recovery is not supported with adequate protein (and to a lesser degree, carbohydrate), gains will be slim to non-existent.

[otolith]

I was widowed in February, so I don't have much else to distract me. Nurse was asking what my secret was, particularly in regard to the loss of visceral fat - didn't want to tell her and put a downer on it

[Hoofy]

(Sorry to hear the bad news.)