OFFICIAL 2026 New Year, New Me! Health and Wellness Accountability Thread

[bcrdukes]

Originally Posted by Badhobz

10 years old

Asians should have it checked the day they are born, along with diabetes and blood pressure.

White people are generally ok.

[supafamous]

Originally Posted by underscore

At what age did you guys start getting your cholesterol checked if you have a family history of it being high?

Not cholesterol in my case but my family has a history of type 2 diabetes so I started annual blood tests at age 45. I did get checked around age 40 for cholesterol as my optometrist noticed more build up in my eyes than expected during my exam and suggested that I may have high cholesterol (she was right).

[winson604]

Originally Posted by mikemhg

I have to squat with my heels elevated due to tight calves, hips, and wear and tear from track and field, and lifting for a little over 20 years now, all that crap.

I find a band around the quads while squatting also helps with knee pain, I'm sure my slightly curved spine could be the culprit, but more likely tight hips.

I don't go higher than 315lbs (3 plates) anymore when going heavy, and usually hang around 225-275lbs for higher rep work (12-15 reps).

No need to wag the cock about anymore, lower weight with higher reps still elicits good size gains without the risk of injury and pain.

I always tell older guys who ask me shit at the gym, don't chase these stupid 20 year-olds doing 1RMs all the time.

Fuck em, do you.

Since I go to the gym late at night the group of regulars is much smaller and everyone sort of knows everyone. Even though the young lads who go at this time think I'm young and get shocked when I tell them I'm in my 40's I'm seen as one of the older wiser dudes that get asked about workout advice. That and despite me not lifting max I'm still lifting more than anyone else (at least for push exercises) and I just constantly remind them don't bother ego lifting and if they're serious about lifting it'll be a life long thing so what's the rush? I'm not saying don't challenge yourself but those guys who try cranking out 1 rep maxes on every single work or the ones who ego lift with terrible unsafe form there's no need for that. Having been in the gym for years I can tell you nobody really give a shit how much you lift, yea you'll get the odd holy shit man that's impressive but really nobody gives 2 shits.

[bcuzracecarz]

Hobz did you go to fat camp as a kid?

[Badhobz]

fat camp!?!? i stole fucking slurpees from 7/11's growing up bro. you think my parents had money for FAT CAMP!?!!?

our family sentra didnt even have power windows or door locks... fucking useless parents.