I'm 6'2" tall, and weighed 345 lbs by my late twenties.
By age 29 I was down to 160 lbs.
In the 30 years since, my weight has gone up and down every year or two, varying between 160 and 180.
I've been 160 lbs for the past two years. Started lifting weights in my 60s, and I hope to gain some weight--but weight from muscle only.
Also quit cigarettes (love tobacco as much as I love food) twenty years ago, and didn't gain an ounce.
People may be genetically predisposed to store fat and gain weight. Life is not fair in that regard. But, basically, that is not an excuse. Just look at pictures of people 20-30 years ago. there were far few fat people. Portion control, food selection, and being active are the best ways to control your weight.
Yes, I have had to diet and exercise to lose weight, but I don’t blame it on genetics. I blame it on eating too much and not exercising. Everything else is just being delusional.
Excellent. Good for you. I love how you keep finding new solutions for yourself. I did this over the years and it has paid off. Sometimes it is an accumulation of solutions we figure out over time. Congratulations and excellent work.
Since I've turned 50, I'm finding it virtually impossible to add muscle. I can build strength, but not mass. Figured it was testosterone related. I also find I am sore all the time anymore from working out and generally have one nagging strain of some kind. It's hell getting old!