u/james02135

I [46M] was an active teenager, played loads of sports, joined the Navy at 20 and spent most of my 20s either in the military or as a carpenter, so was always in decent physical shape. With marriage and kids and busy work life, I recognised in my mid 30s that I had let myself slip a little and got into running. I’d say I was in the best physical health in my late 30s, was completing half marathons and one full marathon as well as eating well and cut way down on alcohol.

Since I turned 40/41 I’ve noticed it takes a very long time to get back into shape. I’ve always put on winter weight, and around March to April started to diet and exercise, by June-ish I’m feeling pretty good. However, the last 2-3 years it feels like it takes longer and longer to lose even a small amount of weight.

Was anyone else similar?

We all have our favourite styles of guitar no matter what type of music we prefer. The look of the instrument is massively important to inspire the guitarist to pick it up and play. I know I’m a sucker for Teles and Semi-hollow or full Hollowbody guitars.

Which is why Gretsch is my most frustrating brand.

I look at their INCREDIBLE offerings for righties and drool. Then look at the lefty options and shake my head.