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Ernestine Shepherd - 78 yr old body builder!

2/11/2014

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For a little beginning of the week motivation - Meet Ernestine Shepherd!

Ernestine began working out at age 56! Why? Because Ernestine and her sister went bathing suit shopping, tried on a few bikinis that they liked and burst out laughing at each other. Then and there, they decided to make a pact to do something about feeling better about their own bodies and self-esteem.

Now, at 78 years old and a very happy grandmother, she is named the oldest competing body builder. She won FIRST PLACE in bodybuilding contests, outshining and out posing competitors that are literally DECADES younger than her! She has ran many marathons since and averages about 80 miles a week in running. 

At 78 years old, she is 5’5” at 130lbs and can bench 190lbs! What an inspiration! If she can do it, what is stopping us? Don't make the same excuses. We can always make time for what we truly want. We know what we shouldn't or should be doing, be aware! Let's make your goal a reality this time! We made the commitment, Now stick to it and do it! Imagine how good it will feel when you have reached the goal you WANT! Is it worth that donut or those fries?? Again! It is not about completely giving up foods that you love! Eat it in moderation! Have 1 cookie. NOT 10! If you can hold off on cookies until the competition is over, more power to you! One step at a time...LET’S GET/KEEP OUR BUTTS IN GEAR! Everyone is doing great so far!

Be aware of the body, be healthy, HAVE FUN! Enjoy life! 

Let us know your thoughts, comments, suggestions. Tell us.  Check out Ernestine's pictures below.



Sources:
ABC News
Health and Time Magazine
Wikipedia


4 Comments
LaVeta McNulty
4/18/2015 11:24:19 pm

Hello Ms Shepard, continued God Speed to you. It's a blessing to have a husband who support your efforts to keep it tight. I've been working out off on and off since I was 21 years old and don't look half as good you. I have a husband who don't understand the value of me working to stay fit. I'm 62 now and I don't feel it's to late to start again. Blessings to you and your family...Laveta

Laveta

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vanessa
1/23/2017 05:27:06 am

I just wanted to congratulate you and I'm very proud of you and I don't even know you my name is Vanessa Maya 63 years old I hope to look like you in the near future I'm trying I love to follow everything you do I'm Afraid I can't do it all you are a phenomenal woman thank you for your inspiration

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Marilis
1/24/2017 06:39:35 pm

Hello Ms. ERNESTINE YOU ARE AMAZING YOU ARE MY INSPIRATION AS WELL AS YOUR HUSBAND HE IS SO CUTE.. ONE THING WHERE CAN I FIND YOUR DIET? I

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Huguette Haaland link
1/9/2018 10:39:47 am

You are an amazing woman♡
I am interested in your diet as well.
Where can I find it?
God bless you. You are an inspiration♡

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