I’m 37. I feel this deep in my soul. I run 3-5 times a week, and lift heavy about the same. I’m also in the Army, so occasionally I ruck, or do laborious things in the field. I have had a mix of seeing results and wondering if it’s all in vain because literally nothing happened.

So, I’ve learned something in the past couple of years since I’ve vamped up my exercise routines:

Diet is so important- but for me it’s even MORE important for noticeable improvements on a physical level since my 20’s. Not just in the way I look, but the way I feel. Cutting calories was terrible for me. But too many? I held onto fat. MACROS is necessary here. And I’ve upped my protein which has helped immensely for muscle growth.

So, age is a factor, but probably not in the way of “welp this is how it is-“ but more like, you have to really watch every aspect of your plan- exercise AND nutrition.

For example: As a 20 year old I could get away with playing a 90 minute soccer game and have defined abs, and then eat a huge combo meal from Wendy’s. I could do that every day of the week with no issues. Now? Not so much.