I started lifting weights at the age of 17 at the local ymca with my older brother. This was during the time of Charles Atlas, Reg Park, Larry Scott,Harold Poole, Steve Reeves, Dave Draper and the king himself Arnold Schwarzenegger. The first magazine I ever bought was S&H (strenghth and health) which I still have. In the 70's I joined a health club called Guy Bello's. I was fourtinate to get in on the ground floor and spot for a Young man named Casey Viator whom later became Mr. Universe. I learned a lot about nutrition and bodybuilding for strength from Casey and Guy. At the age of 28 I decided to pack on some extra muscle and try my hand at bodybuilding. I learned it is hard work most of my fellow employees called me the hulk. At 5'6" I weighed 198 and 5% body fat. I had applied every effort into building a great body. I did so with no drugs only watching protein, carbohydrate and fat intake. It was not uncommon to grab a glass of O.J. and break 8 to 10 whole eggs in it, mix it up and drink as a post workout drink. I would load up on slow digestive carbs an hour before workout. At that time It was not uncommon to stay in the gym for 2 or 3 hours. Training was 5 days a week, sometimes 2 times a day. I always kept a log of all my workouts and still have them. I remember my insperation was my dad, he had the biggest biceps, they looked like to big cannon balls a good 20" or more. I know what it takes to lose weight and stay fit. Sometimes a person has medical problems which turns his whole life around but it does'nt have to end. This happened to me and at the age of 62 I am back on the mend and back to weightlifting and eating right. I will be the best I can be again and have the body I want. I have felt that weightlifting and aerobics are the answer to those that want to be all they can be. No I will never be 28 again but I can lose the weight and gain muscle no matter how old I get. The Hulkster