Yes, you can. In fact, I think it's easier for aged persons to get ripped and participate in contest.

Because we're financially stabled and can plan things ahead in timely manner than youngsters.

Only, it's more difficult to build muscles but that's really miner issues.

Please learn to straighten up your nutrition scheme, and try to workout regularly. Sorry but this is the only way.

http://www.youtube.com/embed/j80uQlHC0Mo

I'm glad I don't have to use somebody else video to prove it. I'm 48 years old. What more do I need to say?

Hello everyone! Long time no see! Sorry about being away for so long.

During my absence here, I've been working out for contest prep and I've just won in Tokyo Open 2013, novice for Tokyo area bodybuilders. And I'm planning to participate in coming Tokyo Weight Category and Japan Weight Category. And probably Miss Tokyo, too.

I would like to exchange opinions and insights about serious bodybuilding and contest prepp on this forum.

I hope to hear from many of you and let's have fun prepping for contests!

You haven't changed at all. I love your humor! Thanks! Do you send free T-shirts to Japan  too? LOL!

It's largely an influence from intermittent fasting community. Scientifically, meal frequency doesn't play big part in either muscle gaining nor fat losing...

However, I like six small meals day. Old fashioned? It works for me. And fitness is about finding what works for you.

please enjoy your journey!

Dehydration process increases sodium or minerals like dried fruits, it cannot be helped  :'(

If you're concerned, you have to choose bottled low fat milk but it's not very convenient to carry around...

I got tired of artificially sweetened protein powder and now am carrying dried milk powder... And it's not one and only resource of my protein anyway.

I would say choose lesser evil, and read the nutrition label well to meet your daily nutrition budget.

And nothing beats real food like milk, chicken, egg, bean and veggie anyway...

BTW,

Too much sodium is bad for health and keeps you retain water but...

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14974053
Effects of low sodium diet versus high sodium diet on blood pressure, renin, aldosterone, catecholamines, cholesterols, and triglyceride.

We need some sodium to stay healthy and keep body fat low. Unless you have high blood pressure problem, please try to meet daily sodium budget. Don't go too low sodium diet...

Yes, Scooby does mention about low fat milk powder.

http://scoobysworkshop.com/protein-sources/

It's a cheap and good resource of protein. However, please check the nutrition label. Although it's low in fat, it often has plenty of sugar and not so low in total calorie.

Please do the math well before planning your meal. Happy eating

I guess this is a troll. I can remove this but I guess doesn't bother much... He/she posted wrong ad in wrong place...

Hummm, you're calling me liar... You know there's no truth. Just facts and what you see...
Only religious people think there is a truth.

I accept the facts that lean gain works for some people. But is it the only truth???

Well, you can call me a liar. Fine... Opinions can differ...

Yes I did try 1-4 times meals a day and this truly messed up my blood sugar.

My doctor's suggestion is to eat 5 small meals a day with good quality protein/fat to stabilize blood sugar.
I know lean gain works for some people. But I also know fasting can be very dangerous for some people like me.

hooahfries, I see your point.  However, please pay respect to those who follow other methods like I respect you.

I guess as long as we eat clean and good food in correct TDEE should work regardless of number of meals.

But how we eat cleanly with correct TDEE can differ... I use different strategy. That's all.

Anyway, to Worry99.

Please calculate your TDEE and understand how much you can eat a day.  It takes a lot of efforts to eat correct TDEE. You need to measure, calculate and study food. But it's worth it.

Please enjoy

Yup, I use this "broscience" to eat more and often. And I have results. What more do I need???

Yeah, very kind, thoughtful and nosy guys like you are answering questions without reading the thread or understanding women's issues. What's the point in keeping this board???

I'm going away from this entire forum anyway. Please have fun making comments about what you don't know ore care to read.

Let's close this board immediately. I've had enough of stupid guys' comments. Stare pretty women???

Thank you so much.

Scooby,

I've completely changed my mind. Let's close women's fitness.

I see too many posts from men without reading or understanding women's issues.

I cannot put up with them any more. And what's good about having a women's fitness board when nosy impolite guys make comments???

You can keep it open but I'm walking away. I'm fully fed up.

I'm not complaining about spotter. I don't need it and never wrote I want one.

When did I say I want a spotter??? Here's another guy who doesn't care to read the whole thread.

This is awful.

MercNil,

I needed a while to calm down. But thank you so much.

I train alone in gym with guys staring at me, who lift heavier but whose arms and legs are smaller than me.
How could I ask them a help? I'd rather help them lift well.

Anyway, for me, it's not a matter of shyness.  I deal with different people from all over the world in several languages and absolutely have no problem in asking for help or favor.

But as far as lifting is concerned, I will turn to Scooby or hire expensive professionals.

I know bodybuilding is guy thing. But when you're surrounded by jerky horrible form local guys, and they stare me. What can I say?

Sorry. I needed to blow off my steam. I will be peaceful. Thank you again.