
Originally Posted by
inky-e
Monday night I was working out at the gym with my ol lady.We were about an hour in,I noticed these two youngsters kinda eyeballin me ,compared to me they were youngsters,they were in their 20's,I was putting up some big numbers on the bench,I noticed them commenting to each other back and forth.I kinda knew they were talking about me but I wasn't within earshot.A little later we were doing legs,by this time I had a pretty nice upper body pump going,arms and chest blown up.The two guys approached us and asked me if I didn't mind telling them my age,I didn't mind so I told them I was 44.My wife asked why they wanted to know this?They replied in a very nice way that I didn't look like I was in my 20's,I guess a nice way of saying I was alot older than them.They then paid me some really nice,and ego boosting compliments about my physique,and also about my strength.I'm no pro b-ber or anything like that,but I do take pride in being fit and looking good,and for being 44,I know I'm in good shape.You know,it really felt awesome to have these two guys who were in great shape themselves approach me like that,needless to say they made my night!I guess it just goes to show that an old dog like myself can still get the job done!I still feel I have a long way to go,but as long as I stick to it,one day at a time I'll get to where I want to be.