I'm definitely uncomfortable with that, both from the immodesty angle, and to be honest, just with the whole "body-building" perspective. General good health doesn't appear to be the motive for those who really get into it.

Mind, now! This is NOT saying one single word against strength training, which I keep meaning to take up again, as that is very beneficial and helps to keep bones strong and tone muscles. Geriatric doctors (not that I'm at that point yet, only being in my 50's) earnestly recommend moderate strength training for their patients who can manage it.

So this is not to criticize appropriate use of weights, etc.

But driving oneself to be simply bulging with muscles, and putting oneself on display?

Ugh.

BTW, no, I wouldn't write him again. You did, he didn't reply, there's an end to it. I admire you for trying.

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Anne Ivy
Christ Chapel Bible Church
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Married to Don, mother of six, grandmother to an ever-increasing brood.

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