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61 YO Grandma Monica Bousquet got into the world of bodybuilding seven years ago. She has time and again mentioned how getting into the gym has changed her life completely. The story of Bousquet has been a source of inspiration for millions of people out there, inspiring them to achieve the physique of their dreams and attain a healthy lifestyle.

After years of perfecting the art of bodybuilding, she stepped into the professional realm and won her fits medal this year in the over 60 Bikini Masters category at the Muscle Contest. Although she could not win at the NPC championships, Bousquet is still phenomenally chasing her dreams, and with her significant social media presence inspiring others to do the same. She left a motivational message for her followers before the year came to an end.

Monica Bousquet’s message to the fitness community 

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Bodybuilding icon Monica Bousquet recently took to her official Instagram account, @monicabousquet, and shared a video of herself pulling out a prolonged session of warm-up before hitting the gym. She is seen doing her stretching regime religiously, wearing a cute lavender coord set, paired with a pair of neon shoes. To be as fit as her at 61 is beyond imagination.

The moment she finishes her stretching session, she moves on to the warm-up, doing push-ups, donkey kicks, lunges, and many more exercises to activate her muscles. Putting up her video, she asks the audience to keep a check on their progress and also ensure that they already have a set plan for the coming year.

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Bousquet wrote, The end of the year is a time for reflection and building new projects. I invite you to think about your life project, to prioritize our health and quality of life. Shall we train and check the shape? 💪💃”. Well, she might at present be one of the most influential fitness influencers, but the journey to getting on the stage was not easy for her.

Monica Bousquet fighting against all odds to achieve her goal

Younger Monica Bousquet was never fascinated by fitness, she always struggled to keep her weight in check all through her youth. In a video released in September 2023, she unraveled her struggles from the past. She confessed that she too, just like a lot of the icons, was a victim of weight and body image issues.

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These insecurities pushed her to adapt to unhealthy habits in her life. However, as she stepped into 53, she was stern to make changes and religiously followed them. She then turned to bodybuilding and eventually fell in love with the sport. There was no going back to her, and well, the rest as you know it, was history! What are your thoughts on the journey of Monica Bousquet? Let us know in the comments section below!