Body Shaping the Natural Way – Curtis Matthews

March 7, 2025

I’m 58, 5’10”, 185 lbs, sitting at 20% body fat, and I’m shaping up my way—no contests, no diets, just natural vibes. Goal? Drop to 170-175 lbs, maybe 15-18% fat—leaner, stronger, feeling solid. Been hitting a full-body dumbbell workout the last couple days (watch it here)—45 minutes of squats, presses, rows, and core. Here’s how I’m making it happen.

Training: My Groove

• Weights: That YouTube full-body workout, 4-5 days a week. Push to feel it, not break it—extra love to shoulders, chest, legs for shape. At 58, it’s about strength, not strain.
• Cardio: Walk or bike 30 min, 3-4 days a week—easy pace. Tampa heat’s real, so early or indoor. Might go 40 min later if I’m up for it.
• Burnout: After weights, 15-20 bodyweight squats or push-ups—quick and done.

This keeps my muscle, burns fat, and fits me. At 20% fat, I’ve got ~148 lbs lean mass—good base to shape up.

Eating: Smart, My Way

No rules, no tracking—I’m eating smart on my terms. Less fat, more shape, figured out as I go.

Timeline: Getting There

• Now (March): 4x weights, 3x cardio. Down to 180 lbs by April.
• April-May: Maybe 5x weights, 4x cardio. Hit 175-ish by June.
• Summer: Land at 170-175 lbs—tweak if I feel like it.

Why It’s Mine

That workout’s my thing—keeps me strong, moving natural. Cardio’s just walking, no big deal. Eating’s my call—no stress, just results. By summer, I’ll be leaner, tighter, all me at 58.

Next up? More workouts, more updates—stick around!?

Carousel of some of the food I ate in the last few weeks.

Supplement I take is creatine