Originally Posted by flozoya Hello, my name is Fred. Phoenix Az 5ft9" weight 198 medium built and 54years old. besides a low back problem, pretty good shape for my age. lifting for a little over two years now and have put on some muscle but struggle with the weight. started at 268 pds now at 198 but was down at 190 but keep going back up and down. wist started 40" now at 34" to 35" again depending on how i eat. I decide a few months ago to get serious about ...