@jannieb Thanks for your story. I’m 41 and just started weight training. I’m 5’11’ and was a chubby/fat 215. I hurt all over. My back, shoulders, hips. I changed my diet and got down to 185. It gave me the motivation to try exercise. The first 3 months I didn’t think I would make it. I had a good trainer who helped keep me focused and going. After 3 months, conditioning started actually working and things felt different. I’m still conditioning but I can finally squat and lunge and my shoulder chest and neck have opened up. I look good,!its weird.
People ask me how far I’m going to go. If I’m going to compete. It’s flattering. I’m not ready yet, but I think I could be by summer but it’s not the goal. Perfect body is the goal.
1 year or less guys. If a 41 year old person who never exercised can do it, I bet most others can too. Find you a good experienced workout buddy. Or go to the gym until you do. Or hire a trainer. Make it the top priority for yourself. Your health. Your esteem. It’s good for all that interact with you.
You’re a good example OP.