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Bodybuilding is a sport that anyone can join, regardless of age. An instance of this occurred with 76-year-old Granny Joan MacDonald, who became a fitness influencer. Her story inspires those who are apprehensive about starting their fitness journey. A few years back, she embarked on a fitness journey after a doctor’s visit revealed abnormal reports. She was struggling with her weight and had various health problems. She makes a decision to turn her life around.

She started exercising at her own pace, and over the years, the results became visible to everyone. She successfully eliminated excess body fat and began inspiring others to prioritize their health and objectives.

Joan MacDonald’s unconventional journey

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MacDonald recently posted a picture of herself on her Instagram account. She’s wearing a wide smile along with her yellow gym outfit that showcasing her life after taking this path to getting healthier. She has great fan following on social media. She tends to motivate others with her own journey.

 

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Granny captioned her image, saying, “Weightlifting isn’t just about building muscles; it’s also one of the most effective mood boosters🏋️‍♀️💪”. She explained, she lifts weights not just to get strong but because it makes her feel better and more cheerful. Some other bodybuilders feel the same way- that working out makes them happier, improves their mood and helps them think clearly.

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Joan was also very fond of the fitness community because of her own experiences. In her post she wrote, “Fitness doesn’t discriminate by age, shape, or size – it’s a journey that welcomes everyone with open arms ❤️”. She said that fitness is for everyone, no matter how old you are, what you look like, or how big or small you are. It’s like a path that welcomes everyone warmly, just like a friendly hug. Anyone can start exercising and feel good about it, regardless of any situation. She wanted to spread a positive message. After her successful journey into the fitness world, she became a voice to encourage others.

Granny’s tips for better and long-term results!

She started her online training program for women at any age. She advocates a healthy lifestyle and promotes organic things. Lately, she posted about the quick fixes and aware people who blindly trust any false advertisement for fixing their problems. According to Macdonald, there are no quick fixes to bigger problems. She emphasized on keeping things slow for better and longevity results. She pointed out some tips she follows during her weight loss journey.

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She said she didn’t expect to reach where she was today, but she was determined to make the right choices every day. She penned down her secret in five points: keep a journal, build a support, start your day with good habits like having water. Incluse proteins in your diet. She also focused on mental health. She said it is very important to keep your mind as healthy as your body. Meditate or read to balance your mental health as well and do exercises every day for at least 30 minutes will give you result.

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