Age is just a number, especially when it comes to making a change in life, and Joan MacDonald, a septuagenarian from Ontario, is a great example of it.
This brave woman decided to change her world around when, at the age of 70, her general physician mentioned prescription drugs for her old age.
She explained:
“I knew I had to do something different. I had watched my mom go through the same thing, taking medication after medication, and I didn’t want that life for myself.”
MacDonald turned to her daughter Michelle, a yogi, competitive powerlifter, professional chef, and owner of Tulum Strength Club in Mexico, for help.
Soon, MacDonald started walking as her form of cardio, practicing yoga, and even weight lifting. Nowadays, she is a fitness star that poses for magazine covers, inspiring thousands of people worldwide.
She lost 60 pounds of weight and is fitter and healthier than ever!
Being an Instagram celebrity, she regularly uploads workout videos and motivational quotes to inspire people to defy age and maintain their health.
Joan says that, after several years into her journey, she feels like a different woman:
“I know what macros are, I can create balanced meals, I know how to move around with confidence in the gym and I understand the importance of lifting heavy weight.
I just love connecting with other women and men who are also choosing to live a healthier lifestyle. I’ve found that this new way of living has allowed me to meet and help encourage many others to do the same.
If you are looking for a change I can tell you that it is not an easy journey but it is well worth it. I hope that my story gives you the confidence that you can change too. If I can do it, you can do it. ”
This Wonder Woman from Canada is simply amazing!
Sources:
www.shape.com
www.womensbest.com
www.trainwithjoanofficial.com