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Muscle Atrophy

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Forum' started by john boy, Oct 17, 2024 at 11:31 PM.

  1. john boy

    john boy DI Forum Luminary Highly Rated Poster

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    I have never won A-trophy in my life, till now.
    So what is Muscle Atrophy also known as Sarcopenia?
    My recent vacation found me wearing shorts and a T shirt,
    however, I quickly became aware that my chest muscles could now fit in a
    32/34 bra in a size B !
    Very conscious of what I thought was weight loss, I headed to the scales.
    Nope, my weight remains the same as of the last ten years.
    Why has my biceps lost their shape to such a degree, I wondered enough to
    search for answers.
    Edging near to my 79th birthday, I have discovered that from the age of thirty onwards
    one starts to loose 3-5% of muscle every ten years!
    Exercise and diet plays it's part in slowing the process down, but as they say, you have to be fit to stay fit!
    The good news is, its never to late to start feeling and looking better, I'll start tomorrow.
    My thoughts for today.....JB

    Muscle loss and protein needs in older adults - Harvard Health
     
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  2. MikeP64

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    I hope that wasn't an apathetic quip at the end like when someone says they will quit smoking tomorrow. Loss of bone density goes along with muscle loss. I never could keep a schedule going to a gym. I'm much more consistent after picking up some second hand equipment for home.
     
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    I seem to have opposite of your condition JB, over the last few years i have lost around 6kg in weight but my waist, chest and arms are all still the same size
     
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    My arms have got thinner, legs same, waist same but my beer belly has got bigger. Can't think why beer belly has got bigger :hilarious:
     
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