So I've been on a relatively long break from the hobby--almost 3 years. During that time, I gained a good 30-40 pounds and became depressed, but finally, with a little motivation, I set a rigid schedule of exercise and healthy eating. My motivation was that once I got back to my ideal weight and shape, I could reward myself with a "treat." That kept me going, and I dropped all of that weight in a little over 3-months. I feel better about myself (and look better) than I have in years.

I like women, ok I love women, and I am only attracted to young hot women. I can't help getting older, but I can help getting older AND fatter. At 57 I still feel comfortable being with women 30+ years younger than me, both BCD and out in public. At some point I realize I am going to look like I am out with my grand daughter. Keeping in shape buys me a few more years of not looking like the grandfather of the women I am with.

A grandfather? that is a little harsh I think especially if you are a nice guy. Trust me we are never looking at it from that angle at all. Women 30 to younger thoughts are the older the better.

To acknowledge your will power on shading off the extra weight- CONGRATULATIONS. I assume it took discipline, consistency and will power, qualities that are not easily handed on a silver plate.  

Most guys who were ever successful at anything, are competitive as hell. To include still bringing their 'A game' between the sheets, or at least thinking that they are, and wanting to measure up to whatever artificial standard they set for themselves.

for guys our age.  I do find that most girls I see will guess me at 10 years younger than I am because I stay fit and in shape, but that still makes me a generation older than them.  Lol

"older the better" phrase from many providers when it comes to customer preference, but its not because we look hot compared to a 30yo guy.  Providers have told me that the two most valuable traits in a customer are deep pockets (which allows for tipping and frequent repeat visits) and less physicality (meaning less strenuous sessions for the provider).  Both of these are more abundant in the older customers.

One of my recent SB's who was the closest thing to "age appropriate" for me was still only 29. We had spoken about what we were going to do if I were ever to meet her family due to the age difference, she suggested I lie and say I was 45 and he could probably accept an age difference and she also said I could easily pull off 45. That actually made my feel pretty good. lol

Thanks much; I really appreciate that!

a desire to increase the enjoyment I get from sex in the hobby.

The first one is work. Thinking about, planning for, reminiscing about, a visit to a beautiful lady gets me through a tedious work week. Not to mention it helps with the funding.  

As almost everyone knows, I spend a lot of time in CR where this is legal, I constantly see gringos, 60 years of age and older, out and about with their tica "putas" and there is nothing at all natural looking about it. They honestly look like they are out with their grand daughters and don't look like a natural couple at all.  

I know it isn't easy. Congratulations. As for me the hobby wasn't a factor in my weight loss other the sex being a fun form of exercise. My motivation was surviving a major illness and looking in the mirror and realizing how lucky I am, yet I was still a stinking time bomb and could leave my son fatherless if I didn't do something right then.

and lost 55 lbs in 9 months.  Even though she's my ex-ATF, I've kept the 55 lbs off.  I look better, I feel better, I fuck better - a win-win-wi

I stopped chewing my finger nails after 54 years.  

hell, I can even get a boner once in a while ...lol

I'm friends with a few providers I'm seeing. I've taken them out on dinner dates and even took them shopping. I wouldn't have any female companionship if it weren't for this Hobby. One provider wants me to take her out to dinner on New Year's Eve.

It's been a great five year stretch for me in my business, and that has really enhanced my ability to treat myself to the indulgences here.  Plus, you can't spell pay-for-play without pay!

I think your goals are wonderful. Especially if there related to you being healthier and a nice treat at the end sounds perfect to everything you have done to get to that point. I have also found that one of my clients now has starting getting into shape more after he met me, so I think us providers can be a benefit to the clients too. Way to go on your dropping the pounds.

Congrats ...

That's awesome on the weight loss, and exercise helps with depression.  As for me I think the hobby helps with my depression, I'm fairly new to it, but I've been through some train wreck relationships that left me thinking wtf is wrong with me?  After numerous attempts at online dating I've become so jaded, that I was like screw this, let me just enjoy intimacy with someone, even if it's only for an hour or so.

Lost about 60 lbs, found out that women perceived me completely differently than I perceived myself, gained confidence, and now have a sweetheart of a girlfriend as beautiful as any of the lovelies I spent time with while hobbying.  This hobby broke me out of my shell and changed me forever.

God's design department is borrowed from the old American Motors Corp. - behind the times.

They are actually in demand by collectors, believe it or not.

I continue to be amazed at how many really nice and fun ladies I have met.  I'd have to say that was unexpected.   I have enjoyed the diversity and variety, and have been fortunate with resources, travel and opportunity to  sample  a wide range. I have made a few friendships if you can call them that, more like a lady willing and wanting to just exchange some kind words in a message every now and then. I am conscious of my weight and appearance and feel that the hobby has motivated and rewarded me in this area.  If there is a downside, it is my own personal character flaw that the lines between fantasy and reality, business and pleasure sometimes get too cloudy/foggy whereby a strong connection can lead to some attraction that is emotionally unavailable.   In my case, I have to take some time away versus others that would double down and see more ladies to break the spell.  The hobby is a mixed bag and each of us have to do our own cost benefit analysis, both financial and otherwise.  I would say it has been a net positive for me but some thoughts have come to mind recently as to how sustainable that is and where I might cross a point where that is no longer the case.  Great question.