DaveJL

Thank you all for the words of wisdom. The truck/company has only started to turn a profit in the past 2-3 years, and with that I'm only paying myself £250pw, it's a good crack and its easy but there's just no money in it now, had an accident that put me off the road last September for 5 weeks, it almost broke me, and that's where the thoughts of a change really kicked in. Getting my hands on a grab truck won't be a problem, but I'll definitely get the training done first. After I've sold all my assets I'll have enough to comfortably live and train for a couple of months, Treehouse/Kingswood do a 5 day course I'm interested in, that'll get me started and I can go from there. Problem for me at the moment is I'm away all week and I want to spend time with my missus and boy at the weekends (my truck life has taken a toll on them), so getting out with some guys or a firm proves somewhat difficult, that said I've got a week or two free in May I can ask about for. I'm in Milton Keynes, however travelling for me is no problem. Once again thank you.

I have been nosing around here for a while on the forums as I'm looking for a career change, it has helped get rid of a few misconceptions I've had, and has helped me understand what is and will be required of me to start out. However one of the most notable things I have taken away is how fit, nimble and young you guys are, and I can see those of an older age started out young and have progressed through. I'm a truck driver, I'm 43 and 15 years behind the wheel has paid its toll on my physique, this however I've been working on since August last year, I've lost 15kg through dieting and I am now in the process of starting cardio to further reduce the weight. I am currently at 105kg and 185cm. I'd like to add that although I say I'm a truck driver, there's more to it than that, I actually own the truck, have an O' license etc etc. So when I say I know what is expected of me I really do, I worked very hard to get to where I am today, and still do work my arse off. The truck is due for replacement August this year and I just can't justify the costs vs rates I get for the hard work and hours I do. So I have decided to make a change, I want a physical job to rebuild my strength and well being that involves the outdoors. So, to the question in hand, am I to fat and old? I understand life is what we make of it, however having some guidance and advice from the people who know is worth it's weight in gold. So have you seen an old fat bloke stuck in a tree? A guy who can't see what he's cutting because his gut got in the way? seriously though, what are your thoughts, am I barking up the wrong tree, I have the mental capacity to fulfil the task and the want to learn, and I'm sure the the physical side will come, but I don't want to waste time on what could only be a short career because of my weight (fat or muscle) and size, as the fat will go, but will only be replaced with muscle. Please don't hold back and be blunt.