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Guys we are old wtf

Speaking of old, I just had chest pains during my last set that I had to take a breather before finishing it.

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I went to the GP a few times this summer because of chest pains and breathing issues, but was cleared. Put it down to heat, nasty hayfever and having the fan on at night.

In terms of being old? I'm 38, and I'm balding quite badly on the crown of my head. It's tragic, and it's mentally affecting. I'm also tiring more now at work.

I was strong at 37, even after the bloodclot, as I was maxing certain machines at the gym. I hurt myself on one of the machines last year, had sciatica for months, and that has really taken it's toll. Side effects from the bloodclot have been getting worse as well. Swelling discolouring the skin. I thought the worst of the swelling whilst the over after a year, but alas...

Running time is a bit worse, but I think it's more of a mental thing, as I no longer wish to really push myself on it for heart reasons. Still strong, but I don't train what I used to train half as much. Back feels sensitive, legs feel weak at times.

Just have to keep mobile and keep going to the gym.
 
I turned 30 recently. When I was thinking about how I feel about that I thought that basically it's not so bad because I'm basically close enough to where I wanted to be at this point in my life. At the same time I feel like the pressure is on. No time to wait for life to happen, I have to make it happen now.
 
Feels that way for me. People think it's crazy that I'm in my 40's. I had someone tell me I look like I'm in my late 20's early 30's. When I was a kid I hated looking so young but now it's great.

Likewise my friend, I take it as a huge compliment.
 
It's been over 20 years since I first lurked sherdog. Heck, when I created my account I was 26. I was single and renting out a room at a friends house with his parents in Napa, CA. My entire life revolved around powerlifting and I was a huge MMA fan at the time. When I look at my join date I realized I finally decided to create a Sherdog account after I watched BJ Penn get crucifixed and stopped by Matt Hughes live in Anaheim. I actually met GSP in an AppleBee's parking lot the evening before the fight and was able to snap a photo with him. My username was actually my powerlifting nickname given to me by the guys in my powerlifting crew back then. It's crazy how much life was different compared to now. On top of that I was never planning on staying in California after my 1 year internship. It was my intention to move back home to Hawaii. Crazy how much my entire life would be different right now if I did move back home. Would I be married? Would I have kids? Most importantly would I have created a shedog account?
 
I seem to be reverse aging of late. My voice has grown deeper over the past week. I've been joking that I'm going through puberty again. (I'm recovering from a condition which can mess up hormone levels)
 
I'm old and realize it. But most people think I'm younger. I rented a car to a lady the other day. She was 41. I'm 46. She was going to a concert and I asked who she's seeing. She says well you are too young to have heard of them. I ask how old do you think I am? She guessed 28. Told her my age and she was shocked and asked what do I eat. That felt pretty nice.

Currently fucking a 22year-old, before her it was a 32 year old and before her a27 year old. Got a date tonight w a 36 year old and another date Monday w a 27 year old. My kids think its crazy, they say dad you are an old ass bald man what is wrong with these women. I have no idea
How can you look young and be bald? No beard?
 
One thing that has changed for me is my reaction to alcohol, I no longer drink. Over the last 10 years I developed an intolerance, I just get super hung over. I can get hungover AF from two drinks. My liver function is good and my biomarkers are solid so it might be an allergy.

I guess it's not that uncommon for people to develop this as they age. I actually don't miss it and still have a drink now and then, like every 2-3 months and I'll have just one.
 
How can you look young and be bald? No beard?
I don't have a beard, sometimes some stubble but mostly clean shaven. I have no idea. I think its because im half japanese. All I know is people are very surprised when they find out I have a 16 and 14 year old kids. Most people think im low 30s
 
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