FabSwingers.com forum: I want my old bod back

By *lectricSensation OP Man
over a year ago

Edinburgh

Definitely found it hard the last couple of years to get the motivation to really get into shape. I look back at pics from a few years ago and have to double take

Can't believe I use to look that way... anyone feel the same?

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By *rofessor ElementalMan
over a year ago

Durham

Totally agree.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Try looking back 20 years

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By *neakypeaky30Man
over a year ago

Midlands

Yep all the time. Doesn't get easier the older you get either

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford

Opposite for me I look back at pics and think wtf! Look much better now and younger tbh x

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

We were looking at photos of us from 1980. Imagine how that feels

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By *ickshawedCouple
over a year ago

Wolverhampton

"We were looking at photos of us from 1980. Imagine how that feels

I definitely look a little different to how I looked in the 80s

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"We were looking at photos of us from 1980. Imagine how that feels

I definitely look a little different to how I looked in the 80s

I'm sure

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTableCouple
over a year ago

Leeds

I'd like my pre kids bod back, or some motivation not to eat all the mint matchmakers

Mrs

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By *hrista BellendWoman
over a year ago

surrounded by twinkly lights

After a year off toning, for different health related issues, there's a big difference, but perseverance will pay off now I'm more mobile again

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

100%! I've gained over a stone recently - I'm trying to love it and embrace it but its difficult. Planning on getting back into decent ish shape for summer x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"We were looking at photos of us from 1980. Imagine how that feels

I definitely look a little different to how I looked in the 80s

Yeah. Same. Totally

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By *lectricSensation OP Man
over a year ago

Edinburgh

yeah I guess i'm 'thicker' than I was, you can kinda see in the later pics, idk sometimes that is preferred. I'll put an earlier pic public so you can see the difference haha

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yep

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I actually quite like my body now. I look at pics from when I first joined Fab and feel like I was a little thinner and very happy to have bulked up a bit since

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By *ormalfornorfolkMan
over a year ago

Norwich

When you get past 50 the only thing you can hope for is to slow the decline a little bit. It’s not easy to come to terms with.

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By *imi_RougeWoman
over a year ago

Portsmouth

I'd like my pre injured/chronic illness body back. I wouldn't care that I'm carrying the extra weight these days.

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

No. I look back at a photo of me taken five years ago and think I'm never ever going back to that size again.

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By *ickshawedCouple
over a year ago

Wolverhampton

I haven't changed much. I put on a bit of weight once I finally finished breastfeeding back in 2021, but I'm similar to how I was pre-babies.

My husband on the other hand definitely put on weight during lockdown and has been working hard to try and get his slimmer physique back. He's nearly there

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By *ananas2013Man
over a year ago

wolves

"I haven't changed much. I put on a bit of weight once I finally finished breastfeeding back in 2021, but I'm similar to how I was pre-babies.

My husband on the other hand definitely put on weight during lockdown and has been working hard to try and get his slimmer physique back. He's nearly there

Was going to say you still look well fit. Don't need to look back the years xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I got thicc as I got older. And prefer it to when I was skinny tbh.

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By *ehindHerEyesCouple
over a year ago

SomewhereOnlyWeKnow

Can I go back 30 years please?

Marc

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've hardly changed body shape/weight over the years. Just hope to stay the same for years to come...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It takes effort and some dedication but it’s achievable . I’m 52 in less than 2 weeks but have managed to stay in reasonable shape I think.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’ve definitely put on some weight since having our youngest and I’m not happy with the way my body looks at the minute. I started the gym yesterday so it’s a step in the right direction to getting back to how I looked before and feeling more confident.

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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago

Newcastle

Yes when all the hard work just shrinks and can't find the motivation to start over I'm sure it's easier if have memory muscle

that shipped sailed

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By *ootyfruityCouple
over a year ago

andover

I was gym fit before covid, defo more of a dad bod now.

Iv accepted that due to really long working hours I do not have time with the gym, I’m starting to feel more confident again.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Definitely found it hard the last couple of years to get the motivation to really get into shape. I look back at pics from a few years ago and have to double take

Can't believe I use to look that way... anyone feel the same?

I prefer how I am now compared to 5 or so years ago. Always been hard to gain weight for me, so as my metabolism slows I'm actually gaining more confidence.

Don't worry about that past so much mate, I think you may be putting to much pressure on yourself lad.

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By *AYENCouple
over a year ago

Lincolnshire

It would be a good photo challenge - your best ever photo, from any year.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"We were looking at photos of us from 1980. Imagine how that feels

We didn't exist in 1980

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"We were looking at photos of us from 1980. Imagine how that feels

We didn't exist in 1980

I was 24

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"We were looking at photos of us from 1980. Imagine how that feels

We didn't exist in 1980

I was 24

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I was -8

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By *host63Man
over a year ago

Bedfont Feltham

"Definitely found it hard the last couple of years to get the motivation to really get into shape. I look back at pics from a few years ago and have to double take

Can't believe I use to look that way... anyone feel the same?

I felt exactly like this last year so Now I work out every day eat healthy and concentrated on my dancing and am getting in the best shape since my 40s. I would encourage anyone to try and make the time to do the same

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By *host63Man
over a year ago

Bedfont Feltham

"Try looking back 20 years

You look pretty good judging by your pics.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Try looking back 20 years

Ha, my 18 year old bod was a corker - so maybe look back 40 years!

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

I put 9 stone on in less than a year and my weight has gone down and up since.

Currently, it's up.

I haven't been slim since my mud 30s so it's a distant memory, but I miss feeling light.

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By *nkyCplCouple
over a year ago

Northampton

The opposite for me. I was a wee, rat like, lad in the army, had a glow up in my 30’s and now pretty happy with my body.

Priorities change though and I’m sure there’s other aspects in your life that have gotten better. Think of the positives guys.

If anyone is around northampton and fancy a gym sesh though ping a message. Happy to drag your butt for donuts & deadlifts.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I put 9 stone on in less than a year and my weight has gone down and up since.

Currently, it's up.

I haven't been slim since my mud 30s so it's a distant memory, but I miss feeling light."

Nothing like mud wrestling when you were in your thirties, possibly a bit too dirty for me now (and I may never get up - 'oh, me lumbago')

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I look back over 30 years and wonder how I forgot how to swim so fast

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford

"It would be a good photo challenge - your best ever photo, from any year."

Good idea! I will use an old one and let others decide? X

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'd like to put a bit of weight back on ideally as muscle as I have lost too much weight in my current job.

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

Some photos of me were posted on our footie teams website & Facebook page. I was horrified. Definitely the kick up the bum I needed!!

J x

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford

I've been very brave and posted a old pic of me! No way do I want that look back! X

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

"I put 9 stone on in less than a year and my weight has gone down and up since.

Currently, it's up.

I haven't been slim since my mud 30s so it's a distant memory, but I miss feeling light.

Nothing like mud wrestling when you were in your thirties, possibly a bit too dirty for me now (and I may never get up - 'oh, me lumbago')

I'd happily mud wrestle if I had my 34 year old body back.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Me too.

I wish I was as fat as the first time I thought I was fat

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By *LiamMan
over a year ago

Midlands

Age makes the difference unfortunately

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Try looking back 20 years

You look pretty good judging by your pics. "

I looked better 20 years ago

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By *ris GrayMan
over a year ago

Dorchester

"Definitely found it hard the last couple of years to get the motivation to really get into shape. I look back at pics from a few years ago and have to double take

Can't believe I use to look that way... anyone feel the same?

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yes i do I'm still trying though I'll get back there one day

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"Age makes the difference unfortunately"

It does and it can be difficult to accept but we can't waste time regretting that we no longer have our younger body.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"Age makes the difference unfortunately

It does and it can be difficult to accept but we can't waste time regretting that we no longer have our younger body. "

And I've just realised I'm more than twice your age

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By *neakypeaky30Man
over a year ago

Midlands

"Try looking back 20 years

You look pretty good judging by your pics.

I looked better 20 years ago

You look incredible now!

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By *rb1Man
over a year ago

swansea

"Me too.

I wish I was as fat as the first time I thought I was fat "

What a brilliant comment, love it

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By *eliusMan
over a year ago

Henlow

Yep! Feel exactly the same as you. Had an illness that prevented me from doing my usual exercise and game play, depression kicks in and out come the cookies, Jaffa cakes and pizzas. Not stressing though .. should be back on track in a week or so .. so I know how you feel.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Me too OP. I caved in and started back at the gym yesterday, realised how unfit I had become

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By *ife NinjaMan
over a year ago

Dunfermline

Bursting muscles and damaging ligaments did for me.

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By *ornucopiaMan
over a year ago

Bexley

I want my old hernia back. It was in a less annoying place than the new one I have acquired post operation.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Definitely found it hard the last couple of years to get the motivation to really get into shape. I look back at pics from a few years ago and have to double take

Can't believe I use to look that way... anyone feel the same?

Age has always to be taken into account whatever a person does, as regards working out an injury could put that to bed ,as a person finds it more difficult to do things they have to look at alternative ways ..ie..if a person who used to work out etc and can't do the same as before then maybe diet has to play a part to play ..the main thing is do whatever feels or is comfortable.. anything else is just putting your body under severe pressure...which is totally wrong ..your body has given you everything since you were born ..it needs to be looked after .

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By *izzy.miss.lizzyCouple
over a year ago

Pembrokeshire

"Definitely found it hard the last couple of years to get the motivation to really get into shape. I look back at pics from a few years ago and have to double take

Can't believe I use to look that way... anyone feel the same?

I would love to go back to the day before I came off the motorbike and banjaxed my spine, of course I would...

Also I dreamed about having glouriously witchy silver hair like grandma all my youth, now my hair is silver, I want to dye it haha

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I used to be ripped,even in my mid 50s I was still ripped,now im nearly 60 the motivation has gone and and piling on the pounds,it's hard word keeping weight off when you get older

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By *rMonkeyMan
over a year ago

Somewhere

Yes and no.

When I was 20 I was 90kg and maintained 10% bodyfat year round with little effort.

As much as I'd like to be there again I know it's not realistic for many reasons. Age, minor niggles from 30 years of lifting but mainly time. I value my time far more than being in that sort of shape.

I do miss being as strong as I was between the ages of 38 and 43 when competing between 110kg and 120kg bodyweight. I am weak now by my standards and it makes me sad sometimes as I got great satisfaction from lifting heavy.

I am really quite content staying in pretty good shape, 15% bidybfat or below most of the year with decent muscle mass and strength. It's taken me along time to come to that place.

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By *avexxMan
over a year ago

cheshire

its defo not getting any easier

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

I just want a body that works properly

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sorry, never really had body issues..

I eat tons of food and can't seem to break the 11.5 stone mark...guess I just have a super high metabolism

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By *EAT..85Woman
over a year ago

Nottingham

There's a meme that goes around FB that says "I wish I was the weight I was in my teens when I thought I was fat." I'd happily have my younger body back!

I don't complain about my body now, it's in good health over all. If I can't be arsed to exercise and eat really well then I'm not going to moan about being squishy!

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By *4bimMan
over a year ago

Farnborough Hampshire

Harder as you get older for sure

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"Sorry, never really had body issues..

I eat tons of food and can't seem to break the 11.5 stone mark...guess I just have a super high metabolism "

Mr KC is similar. 6ft 4 and about 71kg.....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Glad to be back and happy after being ill!

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By *929Man
over a year ago

newcastle

Don’t be discouraged You can get it back much faster than it took to build it first time round mate muscle memory helps a lot you be there in no time

I know the feeling, I couldn’t remember last time weighed under 100kg but having a heart attack last year went from 105kg to 88kg in two weeks I was absolutely destroyed mentally it’s took from July till now to get back to same weight even now still a bit softer in the waist so still a bit to go

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By *irtyThirtyxoCouple
over a year ago

Wakefield

Absolutely!

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By *ris GrayMan
over a year ago

Dorchester

You can't have it you are what you eat

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