Entered my first Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition in Boise, Idaho at age 43, 162 lbs. I've been training off and on for 3.5 years now. Tapped a guy out by landing a cool judo throw, sending him flying over my head and then doing a guillotine choke. Then got bloodied and tapped out by a guy way more skilled and stronger than me!
All in all, by placing 2nd in my division I couldn't have asked for a better result: I won a fight by using solid techniques, then got beat in an awesome match by someone who truly deserved the gold, helping me set further training and fitness goals.
And I wouldn't be here today without FatSecret! When I started training I could go max 3x a week. I would go home and pass out after struggling to fight with 45lbs of dead weight on my body. Today I go 7x a week and easily hold my own against taller and stronger 25 year olds. I feel like I've found the fountain of youth.
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Before: 205 lbs on 8/5/2019
After: 161 lbs on 6/16/2021 (gee, you think BJJ is good for your core? LOL)
Final goal: 155 lbs, 8% body fat (need to do calisthenics and bulk up after hitting 150 lbs!)
People, this app works! Record everything you eat, move more, weigh yourself every day. Workout, find a sport you truly love and get into it regardless of your age.
We're all going to make it, every last one of us. Believe it.
