While many of her age confine themselves to their homes, living their post-retirement life, Monica Bousquet chooses to hit the gym in her trendy outfit. However, life wasn’t this way for the 61-year-old, in the past. Seven years ago, the grandma was fighting with her weight management issues. But what brought the change in her lifestyle?

Monica Bousquet answers the puzzling question with a simple phrase. In her recent Instagram post, the gym-going grandma taught Gen Z the importance of choice.

Monica Bousquet shares her wisdom

Training in the early sixties is in itself a strenuous goal for many. But Monica Bousquet went ahead to compete in her first-ever bodybuilding competition at 61. Unlike many, Bousquet did not take to fitness early and had to go through the mental agony of trying out different ways to maintain her weight. She underwent breast surgery and abs surgery in 2004, but unfortunately gained all the weight back. “The phrase “there is no victory without a fight” has always been present in my life,” Bousquet confessed in her recent post. 

At 53, life posed another problem for her, but this turned out to be a blessing in disguise. She was diagnosed with chondromalacia in her knees, and her physician asked her to hit the gym. That is when she started progressing in her fitness journey. “I learned from an early age that nothing is easy,” she wrote in her post. 

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Bousquet argues that training is difficult, but leading a sedentary life is no different. So, she suggests her followers be wise in what they choose, considering long-term benefits. She doesn’t want her followers to wait till her age to learn the fitness lessons. 

The regrets of a bodybuilding champion

Despite securing a silver medal in her category in a recent bodybuilding show, Bousquet’s life is not without regrets. Having experienced the magic of training, the 61-year-old feels sad that she didn’t start early in life. 

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The bodybuilding life is demanding, but Bousquet monitors her diet and hits the gym consistently. She doesn’t portray a false narrative of an easy training regime but underscores how a healthy lifestyle change is gradual and takes immense physical and mental effort.  

Monica Bousquet’s life is testimony that it is never too late to start the fitness journey. From her bodybuilding journey, Gen Z can learn the importance of training to stay fit and healthy in old age. So, are you ready to walk on the fitness path? Let us know in the comments below.