Very inspiring to read - I'm 48 and agree with the concept of older rather than old. I have only been training for 2-3 years. I'm not anywhere near the same ballpark for the lifts and am becoming increasingly aware that I really am not very strong and should be/would like to be stronger tough seem to have plateaued. Do you think the main key for you was just eating enough, resting and allowing weight gain or is it because you trained all your life.