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re: At which age do you feel like you were in your absolute prime?

Posted on 9/12/24 at 9:22 am to
Posted by LSUtoBOOT
Member since Aug 2012
18907 posts
Posted on 9/12/24 at 9:22 am to
Still waiting and it ain’t looking good.
Posted by Vastmind
B Ara
Member since Sep 2013
5322 posts
Posted on 9/12/24 at 9:23 am to
47

Strongest I ever was on the main three lifts, ran half marathon.
Posted by GumboPot
Member since Mar 2009
138911 posts
Posted on 9/12/24 at 9:29 am to
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14, everything went downhill from there


You kind of have a point.

I ran the Crescent City Classic when I was 15 in less than 38 minutes and had no long distance training, albeit I was on the high school track team running the 200 and 400.
Posted by Gifman
Member since Jan 2021
16826 posts
Posted on 9/12/24 at 9:34 am to
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Know several people that do this and they swear by it. Just tough to get through the acclimation phase. What time do you eat?


I eat a LARGE dinner at about 7pm (with a couple of beers) that includes fats, protein and carbs. I also take a multi-vitamin after.

The secret to get me acclimated was chug water (carbonated if you can because it fills your stomach more) and pound coffee all day. My body acclimated after about a week. The first week you'll have some mental clouds, maybe some headaches, etc. Got to weather that storm to feel great.
Posted by SportsGuyNOLA
New Orleans, LA
Member since May 2014
20733 posts
Posted on 9/12/24 at 9:38 am to
17-25
Posted by Cuthbert13
Member since Apr 2024
522 posts
Posted on 9/12/24 at 9:39 am to
Currently 33. Around 25-26 i felt unstoppable. Now im tired.
Posted by Perrydawg
Middle Ga Area
Member since Jan 2014
5014 posts
Posted on 9/12/24 at 9:45 am to
Probably 21-25. It damn sure ain’t 40. I through my back out sneezing there other day.
Posted by Houstiger
Houston
Member since Aug 2007
466 posts
Posted on 9/12/24 at 9:46 am to
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Posted by BowDownToLSU
Livingston louisiana
Member since Feb 2010
20990 posts
Posted on 9/12/24 at 9:49 am to
I’d say 25-30. I was playing full court basketball for 3 to 4 hours probably 5 nights a week. That was after building scaffolds during the day. I’m 58 now had to quit playing ball in my 40’s because leg operation. Sigh it sucks getting old
Posted by Tortious
ATX
Member since Nov 2010
5630 posts
Posted on 9/12/24 at 9:55 am to
I'll be there tomorrow.
Posted by drexyl
Mingovia
Member since Sep 2005
23309 posts
Posted on 9/12/24 at 9:56 am to
I’ve been in my prime so long it’s a tough question to answer.
Posted by Bryno1960
Off River Road
Member since Aug 2013
3192 posts
Posted on 9/12/24 at 9:57 am to
45 to my early 50's.
Posted by LSUGrrrl
Frisco, TX
Member since Jul 2007
44503 posts
Posted on 9/12/24 at 9:59 am to

30-40
Posted by The Third Leg
Idiot Out Wandering Around
Member since May 2014
11505 posts
Posted on 9/12/24 at 10:02 am to
26-32
Posted by GumBro Jackson
Raleigh
Member since Mar 2011
3138 posts
Posted on 9/12/24 at 10:02 am to
In some ways I'd say my mid-twenties to early thirties. I was in good health, reasonably fit, making solid money, and having a ton of fun as a single guy.

In other ways I would say now. I'm older, but in decent shape for my age, still make a solid living, have a great wife and amazing kids, good equity in my house and savings/investments. I have a lot more responsibilities and life may be less "fun" but is very fulfilling.
Posted by NOSTRODAMUS
Prairieville/Dutchtown
Member since Dec 2003
16742 posts
Posted on 9/12/24 at 10:06 am to
I just turned 55 and I am definitely NOT. 29 was peak me.
Posted by lsufan9193969700
Madisonville
Member since Sep 2003
55836 posts
Posted on 9/12/24 at 10:11 am to
Well, overall health was probably early 20's while active in the USMC. I could run 12 miles at the drop of a dime and have a full conversation while doing it. I lived in the gym. Great shape.

Strongest was around 27-30. I could bench 365 and was a thick fricker.

Best looking shape was probably at 42. Had a 9% body fat and was overall at 85% of my physical strength from the previous checkpoint.

I'm 47 now. I've had broken bones and a couple other health issues since 42. I'm still in good shape, but I can feel it coming.....

So, absolute prime? Who knows? I can find the meaning of that phrase in 3 parts of my life.
Posted by MSTiger33
Member since Oct 2007
21400 posts
Posted on 9/12/24 at 10:16 am to
Ran an Ironman at 25. So 25
Posted by frequent flyer
USA
Member since Jul 2021
3379 posts
Posted on 9/12/24 at 10:23 am to
quote:

At which age do you feel like you were in your absolute prime?



Depends on the criteria, because they aren't all entirely aligned to the same age.

Physical strength?
Attention from the opposite sex?
Earnings?
Happiness?


Posted by greenbean
USAF Retired - 31 years
Member since Feb 2019
6035 posts
Posted on 9/12/24 at 10:24 am to
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Right now at 36. I started OMAD eating six months ago and feel great every day.


OMAD is a life hack.
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