Nation,

 

Scott is always asking me to post progress pics. The pics below were taken today and are after 1 year of intermittent fasting. It also is the result of a dedicated 3 year transformation where I quit drinking, eating all processed and junk food, and training with higher volume and intensity. Now that I am older, I can't get away with the same stuff eating and alcohol-wise while lifting as I could when I was in my 20's and 30's. Once you hit 40, the world changes for those serious about bodybuilding. While I am not in the same league as Scott and some others on the Board, I am at least 20 years older than them. This hopefully shows what can be done with proper nutrition and exercise regardless of age :-)

 

I started at 187Lbs and 18% bodyfat with a 34" waist. I am now at 162Lbs with a 30" waist and 9.5% bodyfat. I am guessing my bodyfat as most online calculators have me at 8% based on my waist and neck measurements. They are usually off by 1-2%. I am assuming I am at least 10% but not lower than 9% so I split the difference to 9.5%. This is based on my years seeing lean people as well as my vascularity level - both at rest and when working out - and being able to see my abs, serratus muscles, and obliques:

 

Nation,

 

Scott is always asking me to post progress pics. The pics below were taken today and are after 1 year of intermittent fasting. It also is the result of a dedicated 3 year transformation where I quit drinking, eating all processed and junk food, and training with higher volume and intensity. Now that I am older, I can't get away with the same stuff eating and alcohol-wise while lifting as I could when I was in my 20's and 30's. Once you hit 40, the world changes for those serious about bodybuilding. While I am not in the same league as Scott and some others on the Board, I am at least 20 years older than them. This hopefully shows what can be done with proper nutrition and exercise regardless of age :-)

 

I started at 187Lbs and 18% bodyfat with a 34" waist. I am now at 162Lbs with a 30" waist and 9.5% bodyfat. I am guessing my bodyfat as most online calculators have me at 8% based on my waist and neck measurements. They are usually off by 1-2%. I am assuming I am at least 10% but not lower than 9% so I split the difference to 9.5%. This is based on my years seeing lean people as well as my vascularity level - both at rest and when working out - and being able to see my abs, serratus muscles, and obliques:

 

Nation,

 

Scott is always asking me to post progress pics. The pics below were taken today and are after 1 year of intermittent fasting. It also is the result of a dedicated 3 year transformation where I quit drinking, eating all processed and junk food, and training with higher volume and intensity. Now that I am older, I can't get away with the same stuff eating and alcohol-wise while lifting as I could when I was in my 20's and 30's. Once you hit 40, the world changes for those serious about bodybuilding. While I am not in the same league as Scott and some others on the Board, I am at least 20 years older than them. This hopefully shows what can be done with proper nutrition and exercise regardless of age :-)

 

I started at 187Lbs and 18% bodyfat with a 34" waist. I am now at 162Lbs with a 30" waist and 9.5% bodyfat. I am guessing my bodyfat as most online calculators have me at 8% based on my waist and neck measurements. They are usually off by 1-2%. I am assuming I am at least 10% but not lower than 9% so I split the difference to 9.5%. This is based on my years seeing lean people as well as my vascularity level - both at rest and when working out - and being able to see my abs, serratus muscles, and obliques:

 

Impressive john.keep the good work and keep inspiring us (younger members).you are a legend my friend

wow John, this really helps keep me motivated, i say this cause sometimes people tell me why workout if when you get older you wont look good, or you wont be strong, my mother is one of them, she just says that by the time im her age which is around her 50's, that i can not work out anymore, i told her there are alot of people out there that are still working out in their 50's and 60's and they are way stronger than i am, and you sir just prove my point, i know that i will continue to keep working out till my body wont be able to move anymore, or till im dead , which ever comes first haha, keep up the awesome work John

Now we just need a video like this of you John ^^
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XWkaIwjPFc

 

But joke aside. Glad to finally see some progress pics of you, and you look great!! It should defenitally be an inspiration for everyone that age is no excuse.

Your bodyfat percentage is good and on spot, and suits you well

 

All hats off & thumbs up for you!

Geez @jmboiardi what a huge progress since the last time I saw your update. Great Job man! keep it up 51 yr old man!

Chris,

 

Danke Schon.........fortunatley I wasn't as bad off to start as the dude in the YouTube video :-)

 

John

Nation,

 

Scott is always asking me to post progress pics. The pics below were taken today and are after 1 year of intermittent fasting. It also is the result of a dedicated 3 year transformation where I quit drinking, eating all processed and junk food, and training with higher volume and intensity. Now that I am older, I can't get away with the same stuff eating and alcohol-wise while lifting as I could when I was in my 20's and 30's. Once you hit 40, the world changes for those serious about bodybuilding. While I am not in the same league as Scott and some others on the Board, I am at least 20 years older than them. This hopefully shows what can be done with proper nutrition and exercise regardless of age :-)

 

I started at 187Lbs and 18% bodyfat with a 34" waist. I am now at 162Lbs with a 30" waist and 9.5% bodyfat. I am guessing my bodyfat as most online calculators have me at 8% based on my waist and neck measurements. They are usually off by 1-2%. I am assuming I am at least 10% but not lower than 9% so I split the difference to 9.5%. This is based on my years seeing lean people as well as my vascularity level - both at rest and when working out - and being able to see my abs, serratus muscles, and obliques:

 

Wow great :) looking better then some guys 30 years younger then you :) With low bodyfat you can have visibly abs, even never training them and doing lifts without belt you will have them, but to make them blocky and bigger, just do them with weight like any other muscle. My hope is to be like this in 25 years :) Great job!

You need to go and get your passport and birth certificate checked John...I think they have your age wrong - not looking 51 here!

Looking great man! Shredded and big!

Jordan

Man, you look great! You are a true inspiration and you prove that the age is not an excuse! Keep the good work and never stop to motivate us!

Looking good man. Definatly don't look 51. Keep up the hardwork and inspiration.