73-Year-Old Woman Loses 50+ Pounds And Becomes Fitness Model And Influencer

This is the epitome of the saying, "you're never too old!"

Ariana

• Published in Interesting
• March 6, 2020

Joan McDonald is 73 years old. 73!

Three years ago, she was sluggish, in constant pain and severely overweight.

The Ontario, Canada native was told by doctors that she would need medical intervention if she didn't clean up her lifestyle.

That day, she changed her life. This change sent her rom 200lbs to being an actual fitness model, all with the help of her amazing daughter, Michelle.

Michelle, a yogi instructor and competitive power-lifter helping her mother get on track and aided her in building strength and endurance. Joan is looking better than ever and lives by the idea that it's never to late to start changing your life. Her Instagram is a true inspiration and you can check it out here and also her awesome website!

We have compiled all her best before and after pics below for you to check out.

I have SERIOUS body envy right now, and i'm bot even 30 years old!

Here's Joan. Isn't she the cutest???

Joan explains on Instagram that it was rough in the beginning.

She goes on to explain that she knew she was in trouble but couldn't change, and she was in that place for a very long time.

Joan frequently shared her weight-loss to date. She made it clear it was a journey and a process.

Joan told Shape Magazine. Yes, SHAPE! that she watched her mother go through a lot of grief from being overweight and unhealthy.

Joan says, “I made up my mind that I could do it and I refused to quit no matter how daunting it was to head to the gym with arthritis and acid reflux and vertigo."

She goes further to say, "I just focused on taking it one day at a time … did my best, allowed myself to make mistakes, and never gave up.”

Joan even got an iPhone and learned how to use certain apps to track her progress.

She added walking, cardio and weights.

Joan is now an accomplished yogi!

Joan says she used to hate having her photo taken. Now, she has over 400,000 Instagram followers!

Joan is now an ambassador for @WomensBest on Instagram.

Joan also has an amazing website, www.trainwithjoan.com. She shares all her health and fitness tips!

Of course, the internet is absolutely LOVING Joan's transformation!

This is so me... I can't believe this woman is over 40 years my senior!

Inspo!

Age is not a limit!

Ariana