The transformation of a 73-year-old lady, after which she is mistaken for the mother of her grandchildren Bashny.Net

“I don’t have time,” “it’s too expensive,” “I’ll do it later,” “I’m not that old anymore” – these and many other excuses we use to resist change. Today's edition. "Site" She will share the inspiring story of a 73-year-old woman who knows exactly how to change her life. She proved to the world that age is not a hindrance if you have a purpose and motivation.

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Almost three years ago, Joan McDonald was in the doctor’s office, where she learned that her health was rapidly deteriorating. At age 70, she was taking several medications for high blood pressure, high cholesterol and other ailments. Doctors said they would have to increase the dose if it did not radically change their lifestyle.

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McDonald decided to give up medication and at the same time get rid of the feeling of helplessness and discomfort in his body. She realized that she hadn’t taken care of her own health for too long. And if she decides to change something, now or never again. "I knew I had to start acting differently," Joan says. “I saw my mom go through the same thing, taking medication for medication, and I didn’t want that kind of life for myself.”

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"I really started from scratch." McDonald shared her desire to make a lifestyle change with her daughter Michelle, who has been pushing her mum to pay more attention to health for years. As a professional trainer, she helped her mother achieve her goals. Soon, 70-year-old Joan began an online training program for her daughter. This is how her sporting journey began.

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MacDonald then started taking regular walks that gave her the cardio workout she needed. In addition, she began to practice yoga and strength training. “I really started from scratch,” MacDonald says. However, now this woman poses for the covers of fitness magazines!

Among other things, Joan drastically changed her diet. "I used to eat less than I do now, but I ate the wrong thing," she says. I now eat more (5 small meals a day), continue to lose weight and generally feel better.

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Today, McDonald lost a total of 28 kilograms, and her doctors have admitted that she lost a total of four pounds.healthy! Finally, she no longer needs to take a handful of medications. But of course it took a lot of hard work, consistency and time to get to that point.

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Initially, the goal of the woman was to lose weight quickly. But now she wants to feel strong and resilient! So now Joan spends in the gym for 2 hours 5 days a week. By the way, this helped her a lot the regular schedule of the day. Training is the first thing I do in the morning. Every day. “At around 7 a.m., I go to study, and then I can devote the rest of the day to other things on my schedule,” MacDonald said.

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The main advice Joan wants to give to all older women who want to exercise is this: age is just a number. Don’t feel sorry for yourself just because you’re over 70. "We are strong and capable of change, but we are often seen as fragile," she says. “Yes, we can’t get back time, but we can always catch up.”

How do you feel about this incredible transformation at 70? They shared their impressions in the comments. We hope that the path of the brave and strong Joan McDonald will inspire you to your own achievements. Good luck!