75-year-old fitness influencer shares how she learned to live happily l GMA
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ก.พ. 2022
- Joan MacDonald lost over 60 pounds when her daughter, Michelle, challenged her to change her life for the better.
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Mom gave her life and her daughter gave her a quality of life. Awesome story :)
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I love how you put it ❤.
Hello Kay how are you doing 😊I hope you’re having a great 👍 day….
I'm 62, and seriously, lifting heavy weight has completely changed my body and my life. I look and feel 20 years younger.
No, you don't. You do only when you plaster yourself with makeup and record the video in low resolution.
@@christophmunch4796 well that is not true.
@@Natashaz48 It is true. We both know that.
That’s great! Congratulations. All of this is very inspiring.
I am also 62 and want to get fit. Did you start with a private trainer?
OMG that picture at the end where she’s holding her daughter! 😭🤩🤯
Adorable ..isn't it ..😆
"PRICELESS"
Got me, it was so adorable!❤️😍
Ikr
wonderful 💪🏼
That's so sweet of her daughter to help her mom get healthy ❤
She's willing that is more amazing. A lot of our parents aren't willing to even try which makes it harder.
@@vister6757 amen!
My dad is 92. He has been doing some exercises. But he fell outside the house and was in hospital for about 2 months with a few other health complication were identified. It was a touch and go for him. He came home at the end of Nov
2021. He started his yoga gradually and now when I saw him yesterday, he was able to do a tree pose with both hands above his head. So his balance is good now. He goes for walks. Getting up from floor is little hard but he manages. This is a gradual process for him. He has a lot of vitality and also a lot of mental ability on work.
It's very helpful when the parents listen and want to change. My mom is five years older and I have been telling her since she was seventy five that she needs to move. She is now in a nursing facility and chooses to lay in bed all day and watch tv. They try daily to get her up and she refuses.
Pretty sure they injected their mom with testosterone hormone therapy
She brings to mind Ernestine Shepherd who at 85 years old, is a world class body building champion.
Absolutely!
Yes ❤️❤️❤️
Yes she’s also AMAZING♥️ 🤩
YES>.... She is remarkable... My Heroine.
My idol also!
You go Joan !! Last year, at the age of 63, I became a personal trainer. I work exclusively with people over the age of 50. I tell them that as long as they can still synthesize protein into muscle, then they can improve their strength, mobility and quality of life with well programmed exercise. Going to share this video with my clients.
Omg where are you I want to join
Wow that's awesome! ♥
That's awesome!
Can I ask you few things?Please share your contact info.
how did you become a personal trainer? any courses/education you have to go through?
She's older & stronger than I am. I cannot hold a dumbbell of that weight but I shall work harder. Thank you for the inspiration.
I used to be a taxi driver, at that time i was bodybuilding(did not compete), at 5 foot 7 i weighed around 13 stone. A lady got in my car, she was in her 70s, and carried three really heavy bags, quite easily. When i tried to pick one out of the boot, i had to use both hands, she said here, let me, and lifted it easily with one hand. I said to her, i train four times a week, and you are stronger than me, she said, i belive i am.
You just have to slowly build yourself up. Eventually you’ll get there.
@@DavidSmith-fs5qj very inspiring! Thank you for sharing!
@David Smith damn that woman...!!! Better not make her angry 😂
It's never too late to take good care of yourself, and you're never too old to try something new! She looks great, feels healthier, and her determination is awesome. My hat's off to this woman and her daughter!
In this stage of her life she has become what nobody can ever imagine 😊
Yes absolutely agree 💯
Hello Marina how are you doing 😊I hope you’re having a great 👍 day….
This woman is amazing!!! I’m 48 and getting fit was the best decision i ever made- 2 yrs later i am off 1 medication for pre diabetes and have lost inches and pounds- i look and feel better at 48 than i ever did at 25 - being fit and healthy is the real fountain of youth - you can easily shave a decade or more off your age and your body will thank you 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I just turned 47 and I want to do the same!
@@purityandplants go for it find a gym with personal trainers who will lead the class and be there to correct your form and help you use the equipment safely- people balk at a gym membership but that gym membership will save you thousands of money in medications and hospital bills down the line - it will be hard at first and you will be sore the first few weeks but once you get past that the results will keep you motivated
OMG!!! I love this WOMAN!
This 75-year-old woman is a real force of nature. I really admire her determination to change her lifestyle and make it healthier. This woman is a great example for everyone because she proves that at any age anyone can make their physical condition better and healthier (min 0:34), and even if at first it seems more difficult and frustrating, we should never give up because anyone can create a better version of themselves just by following a few small guidelines as Joan's daughter says (min 1:10). Joan MacDonald says this is possible with a balanced diet and a consistent fitness routine as she tells us (min 1:57). I hope to be like her at 75 years old with her strength and determination to constantly improve.
Never give up, Never SURRENDER!!!
Keep strong. Dont forget that despite the struggles and madness in this world today, God is full of justice, mercy and love.
Justice said we broke His perfect law - causing the world's previous perfection to be
destroyed - and therefore we deserve Hell (like a punishment in any legal system but this is eternal as His perfect law is eternal too). Don't think you fit in that category? Ever done one of these?: lying, stealing - regardless of how small the object EVER, hating others - which is murder in God's perfect law, lusting (plus God sees our entire thought life). Justice says "the soul that sins shall die" - if we break one in thought/word/deed it's as if we're guilty of all of them. Quite simply, living by the law (which is doing everything perfectly) is impossible for sinful humans
. The law shows us that 1. We will die in Hell if we fail to follow it and 2. We cannot save ourselves BUT, 3. God's perfect, immovable law points us to Christ, who followed and fulfilled the law in thought, word and deed perfectly in our place. He did what we couldn't and did it on our behalf. He was then sentenced to death on a cross, and took our personal punishment for our sin, paying our penalty (like paying our fine) completely FOR us, and has given us freedom.
If we turn from the sins we have committed and repent (pursue the opposite direction of love through Christ) He will, overtime, recreate us back into that previously perfect image through The Holy Spirit which Jesus sends to all who accept Him as their personal Lord and Savior of their life. He will help us through the struggle, the stress, and anything we experience in the world. It's about letting Christ in to guide and teach you and obeying Him through His power (not ourselves, we need Him to help us as it's impossible without depending on His power and instruction).
He is our substitute in His life, death and resurrection. He essentially rewrote history in our place so that, if you believe in Him, it will be as if you had never sinned if you accept Christ's death as our own in our place.
He is in Heaven right now preparing a place for us so that He can take His faithful, believing children home with Him when He returns. He will ressurrect us from death when He returns, giving mercy to those who accept His love, instruction and teachings in their life, and give justice to those who refuse it.
He doesn't want ANY of us to go to Hell and die for continuing in evil and rejecting His way to life, thats why He died FOR us. Hes giving EVERYONE a chance, He wants everyone to take the free gift of salvation from Hell. He wants us to be His and begin to follow His life of love and service through His power and abiding (staying) with Him. So long as we keep our hearts near to Christ through His strength, strive to follow His will of perfect love revealed in the Bible, and let Him lead in the midst of (very certain) pitfalls and struggles, we will, in time, win the ultimate victory over sin, pain and DEATH through Christ. Even if you are willing to be made willing, pray for Jesus to come in and He will do what we can't. Give us The Holy Spirit who will guide us in the right way.
Christ says in John 16:33: I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace. In the world you have tribulation and distress and suffering, but be courageous [be confident, be undaunted, be filled with joy]; I have overcome the world.” [My conquest is accomplished, My victory abiding.]
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NOTE: You are NEVER too sinful or messed up that God cannot turn your life around through Jesus. EVER. Regardless of what you've done or what you're going through you CAN make it through Jesus.
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Hello Rossella how are you doing 😊I hope you’re having a great 👍 day….
I can imagine this journey wasn’t easy not for mom nor daughter. We don’t see the days where there were some downs. We all have those days and it’s just part of the transformation. Congrats to both beautiful ladies. What greater love than mother daughter ❤️
Joan, you look so much younger and healthier than you did 4 years ago.
Big difference. You and your daughter are awesome.
Good for her!! Age is not a factor. It’s your determination to succeed in what you set out to do for yourself. Wow! This is a wonderful story.
JOAN getting on GMA heck yes 🙌🏽 women don’t be afraid to lift… it helps w bone density, w osteoporosis, helps our joints, helps w muscle tissue, all of these diminish as we age… don’t be afraid to be strong and take up space at the gym. Do this for u and no one but u. Women can be sexy and strong.
Hello 👋kim how are you doing I hope 🤞 you’re having a great 😊 fun 🤩..
She has officially become my role model! Thanks for this!
I’m 42 and started to develop my athletic abilities last year in September. BEST DECISION OF MY LIFE
amen now
Shes beautiful!! I'm sick and tired too. Ugh. This inspires me thank you!!! ❤️
Art & the Lost, I was/am also sick of tired of my physique. Got so sick of it I finally started to do something about it last week. Everyone has their "I've had enough" point. It's just different for everyone. My gut constantly hanging over my pants was my "I've had enough". I am sick & tired of it ALWAYS being in the way and it will be gone by this fall. There is no "if" or "maybe" about it. Good luck to you!
Awesome. She looks great and healthy. Much respect to her family for not letting her suffer taking meds for the rest of her life.
This is amazing. I'm about to be 34 and she looks better than I do. 😊👏🏽👏🏽
Hello 👋 Kellionta how are you doing I hope 🤞 you’re having a great 😊 fun 🤩..
I love Joan she’s so inspiring
The encouragement of a support system is powerful & life changing. Thank God for a daughter like that who was there every step of the way.👌🏽💖
I just love her! Want to be just like her when I’m her age. Luckily I’ve fallen in love with fitness in my mid 30’s but hope to be going strong like her in my 70’s❤️
Hello 👋 Jenny how are you doing I hope 🤞 you’re having a great 😊 fun 🤩..
I’m 78 and slim, I walk 45 minutes daily, power walking, that us, I swim (Florida here), I do balance and strength training. I tell people you don’t t have to fall apart because you got “old” … I have advanced osteoarthritis in my hands, can’t handle lifting weights, so I do workarounds. I believe in doing everything that I can do safely to keep in the best shape possible for me. Cheers for all ladies keeping fit.
Amazing 🤩..78 with all these strengths and stamina 💪🏻👌.. i hope you don’t mind we could nbe friends teach me more about this
Huge respect to this lady! I'm only 55 and I can't do a lot of what she does, because I already have such bad arthritis and joint damage. Like her though, I push to my physical limits in order to stay healthy, stay moving, and LIVE.
Try to eliminate sugar from your diet. It causes inflammation in the body and makes arthritis and joint pain much worse.
@@Nancy-yw1rr I haven't touched processed sugar since 2014. It's just genetics and past injury in my case, unfortunately.
@@AlerieHightower Not sure if you've tried it but I got inspired to start drinking Infused water just last week and I swear the difference is like night and day! I think I've had all the markers for metabolism disease, low thyroid, brain fog, insomnia the usual litany of evils.
But just two days ago when I was especially fatigued from a night of poor sleep I happened to take a glass of lemon infused water and it's like my brain suddenly woke up and my body had energy to move!
It's still early days since I've just began, but I'm just astounded since I have always been the anemic
hypoglycemic type and real physical strength and stamina has been no more than a myth to me. I think if I can keep up this kind of energy I can take up weight training to give my body an even greater fighting chance. I just turned 56 last month BTW ❤️❤️❤️
ABSOLUTELY INSPIRING & I DIDN'T EVEN WATCH THIS YET IN ITS ENTIRETY! THANK YOU, STRONG VIBRANT DURABLE TENACIOUS YOUNG LADY! 🙏💙💜🖤
She is so inspiring! Her daughter is great too.😊
Hello 👋 dear how are you doing I hope 🤞 you’re having a great 😊 fun 🤩..
Wow, I am 46 and had a stroke at only 43. Now I am disabled and on a walker. I really wish I could at least walk again. 😥 😔
Hello 👋 Edith how are you doing I hope 🤞 you’re having a great 😊 fun 🤩..
Keep on working out! It’s a fountain of youth. I’m 60 yrs old, I’ve been doing it since 18 yrs old. I have a lot of energy! You are Inspirational.👍🏽
blessings
So inspirational…it’s never too late to take care of your body.
Hello 👋 Mary how are you doing I hope 🤞 you’re having a great 😊 fun 🤩..
Her story is amazing. Shout out to her!!! Age is nothing but a number. Salute to you!!!! Keep grinding.
I had a fitness instructor that was in her mid-seventies. She is still legendary in my house. Lol!! She ran my a** and everyone else’s a** into the ground every week!! When she left to go do volunteer work overseas, this is the last convo we had..
Me: “So, what kind of work are you doing again?”
Mo (instructor): “Me and a bunch of other rescuers are going to parachute into Bosnia to rescue as many wild dogs as we can.”
Me: 😮
I’m pretty sure she is a superhero. Lol!
She is also an inspiration. We are never too old to take our health seriously.
I’m 59 this is SO INSPIRING for me! I am also 60 lbs overweight w the same issues you started with ( blood pressure fluctuations etc ) I enjoy travel across the pond and am afraid my health would get so bad I can’t fly !
This video is by far the most inspirational one I’ve ever seen bc of the age & the fact it is realistic if I work hard ! Thank you! I’m a new follower for sure!
you can do it!!
Hello 👋 Alison how are you doing I hope 🤞 you’re having a great 😊 fun 🤩..
The daughter and mother are both an incredible inspiration
Done any print work?
This lady is amazing. I know so many people who will not exercise. I don't do a lot of weight lifting, but at 69 I have been running for 54 years. I wouldn't quit for anything. On those days I don't want to run, I remember how good it makes me feel later. I don't want to lose the conditioning that I have, because I want to be healthy for a long time. I see too many people who are my age or even younger who can't do anything physical because they don't get started. I don't ever want to go there.
What a wholesome picture at the end! Imagine being able to still carry your adult child at age 75.
Absolutely incredible! I am SO blown away by this. What an example you are to all ages!
She looks fabulous!
Hello 👋 Helen how are you doing I hope 🤞 you’re having a great 😊 fun 🤩..
She is a true inspiration and I am so encouraged as I have just begun this journey of strength training 💪🏾. Thanks so much for sharing 😁. I love it and I am feeling quite hopeful for my own journey as a woman in her late 50's🥰.
Well done to this beautiful Woman
You are an inspiration
And yes you can achieve anything if you want to
May God continue blessing this woman
Hello 👋 Mary how are you doing I hope 🤞 you’re having a great 😊 fun 🤩..
You are incredible may God continue to bless you stay healthy and strong
Omg this was such a beautiful video, very inspiring. ❤️❤️🙏🏾
this goes straight to my motivations playlist! :D
I love these women spirit. Thank GOD for them🙏🙏🙏
Omg, that last picture... Pure joy😁
This is very lovely in many levels.
Of course I’m delighted she changed her direction in life so she could live a better quality life. However the thing that really stirs the heart for me is how her daughter and son in law openly welcomed her to Mexico and worked with her with out fail and she spoke about the community not ever giving up on her. I feel that’s where the magic really is … Community/connection with family and friends that align with one’s own desires and goals.
I honor both these women for their roll in the dedication and resilience to make such a beautiful change in life! 💝🌷💖
That is so amazing. Congratulations.
I discovered Joan online a year ago and love her inspiration!
Wow! I Love Her!! Inspirational!! I am starting my weight training workout and my youngest daughter is my trainer! Total baby steps! 10lbs!
keep it going
5 years ago I was on 7 different meds and felt miserable. In pain just about everywhere in my body. Now I’m off all the meds, 30 pounds lighter and I feel 20 years younger than I am.
My calendar age says 57 but I don’t feel it or look it. And I love stories like this. It keeps me motivated !!!
you are awesome
What did you do?
@@bubblybubbles4023
I had work accident and needed 3 surgeries. Was put on lots of meds
what did you do to get back in shape and healthy?
ahhhh...I love how she was able to lift her daughter up at the end...
So inspiring! She looks amazing. It truly is never too late to get started and make changes.
God bless her
She’s very strong!💪
It's NEVER TOO LATE! What an amazing inspiration. There are two types of people n this world...."those who exist"....and those who "LIVE"...…..This woman is LIVING!!!!
Wow, this gives me hope. She looks amazing.
Hello 👋 Dear how are you doing I hope 🤞 you’re having a great 😊 fun 🤩..
She's Wonderful 😊😊😊
I can just imagine this grandmother walking up to me and saying "Peace has cost you your strength, Victory has defeated you!"🤣 All jokes aside. Great job Joan👍👍
Wow! Beautiful grandma is still strong.
I'm 60 and when they told me I was prediabetic about 3 years ago, something clicked, I have lost 60 pounds and started training with weights 4 months ago. My blood pressure is good and I am no longer prediabetic. You though are incredible you are my goal and inspiration!
Love this lady....
Great story! I’ve seen her on Instagram. Love her personality! Great influencer.
Hello 👋 Stormy how are you doing I hope 🤞 you’re having a great 😊 fun 🤩..
God bless you. Seeing you so healthy and strong is encouraging.
Hello 👋Laureene how are you doing I hope 🤞 you’re having a great 😊 fun 🤩..
This is so fantastic to see! God bless you and your health!
She’s cool. Love her.
You are truly an inspiration to any woman and proof that fitness, strength and beauty is possible for women at any age 💙 keep it up..you are beautiful! I love this video, please make more!
This lady is an inspiration! My dad thinks these trt grampas & gramas dont exist. It infuriates me when old people decide "its all down hill from here". I wish every aging person could see this!
Beautiful thank you for sharing ❤️ I'm on my journey back to life as well, you gave me even more encouragement 😊
Hello 👋 Lisa how are you doing I hope 🤞 you’re having a great 😊 fun 🤩..
Very inspirational woman!✨
Very inspiring, we have no excuses.
How inspirational this woman is!
What an absolute amazing journey. Awesome. So inspiring.
Very inspiring!!
Glad she's going strong still
So awesome! Congrats on your dedication!
That is really beautiful, my daughter hasn’t challenged me but she always tells me I can do it. Thank you
What an inspiration. Thx 4 sharing. FYI: This showed me I need to hit the gym. Grandma is stronger than me, but 28 yrs older.
She is amazing and very inspiring!!!! 😍❤️👏👏
Hello 👋 Elisabatte how are you doing I hope 🤞 you’re having a great 😊 fun 🤩..
I admire people like you ❤️ Thank you for sharing!
Hello 👋 Maria how are you doing I hope 🤞 you’re having a great 😊 fun 🤩..
Wow! Thank you for sharing, I really needed to hear this.
Joan keep it up you are a inspiration too all women ✌️xx
What an inspiration!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Go Mom that's fabulous and inspiring. 🤩
Hello 👋 Tracy how are you doing I hope 🤞 you’re having a great 😊 fun 🤩..
Wow you and your daughter blew me away thank you for sharing the moment you said ( you dont have to just exist until you die ) wow sumthing in my heart and mind happened I can't explain but thank you for been you congratulations on your new awesome bod
I LOVE HER ♥️
Wow! Im 44 and this lovely lady has put me to shame.
Same here. I'm 43 and need to make a lot of changes!
@@annatevesbanzon1359 me and you both.
@@annatevesbanzon1359 You can do it. If I could help you would it be worth a conversation?
@@victorious3926 You can do it and if I could help you would it be worth a conversation?
Even the daughter is exceptionally in great shape for her age💚💛
Absolutely beautiful kudos to mom and her daughter for not giving up she looks absolutely amazing ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Joan you are my inspiration!!!
Amazing!!!
Amazing!!! I restarted my journey again. You are an inspiration.
So proud of these two!! ❤️❤️❤️
I love seeing how older people challenge the status quo and get into better shape!!!
🙋She is amazing!!!! A support system helps so much!!!!!👍😉
Wow, you have given me hope, now I’m all fired up!
I an 65 and you are a inspiration! Awesome!
Holy wowza! She looks incredible! I really should get back into the gym.
Fabulous!
The power of the mind. Well done on your amazing accomplishments.
Hello 👋 Ivy how are you doing I hope 🤞 you’re having a great 😊 fun 🤩..
Thank you for sharing this video. I am 78 and I work out alone I stop for a while I’m a widow but then I saw this video after working out in my home today. You are an inspiration and thank you. Thank you so much for sharing a friend Caroline.
That's inspiring