Yup. I myself could still benchpress 405 pounds at the ripe old age of 52... freeweight mind you, none of that machine crap, with absolutely strict competition-legal form. I had my eyes set on 500 pounds and have no doubt I could’ve gotten there in another year, except for that little thing about rupturing a disk in my back (doing a totally unrelated exercise). Never lifted a weight again. :-(
“Never lifted a weight again. :-( “
But you can still whack Libs. That counts as exercise.
You enjoyed it while you could.
Some daydream, but never take a chance to sacrifice and devote themselves fully to a sport or any activity. You did it, and probably apply that confidence elsewhere in your life.
I used to be involved in producing fine art or graphic design. I stayed with it until I realized it wasn’t bringing in enough money on a regular basis. So I changed my approach to paying the bills. Even though I wasn’t pro enough to earn a living, it was fun trying. It was a learning experience about business and dealing with customers who know far less than you do about the topic. I have no regrets doing it, or leaving that life when I did.