Joan MacDonald, a 75-year-old social media sensation and author shares her thoughts on the power of changing your outlook

Fast-forward eight years, and Joan MacDonald is a 78-year-old fitness influencer with 1.9 million followers who can hip thrust 235 pounds.

“We go at it in different ways, but the goal is still the same—put the power back into the people.”

At times it feels like wellness or elevating one’s well-being, is diametrically opposed to high achievement and high performance in one’s career. The stress, mental energy, long hours, lack of…

When it comes to inspiring women, Joan MacDonald has quickly earned a spot at the top of our list. Three years ago, at age 70, she made a commitment to transform her life through exercise and nutrition. She went from 198lbs to 149lbs thanks to the expert coaching of her daughter, Michelle (a chef, Canadian yoga champion and professional health coach), who encouraged her to change her habits and put herself first. Today, Joan shares her tips, tricks and words of wisdom with her 900K followers…

At 70, Joan MacDonald weighed more than 14st, with conditions including high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, terrible insomnia, and acid reflux. She reveals how she became an influencer

75-Year-Old Joan MacDonald became a fitness influencer after losing 68 lbs. and taking up weightlifting

Joan MacDonald on Instagram: “Here’s a simple but effective circuit you can do either at home or in the gym. I recommend 20 minutes, or 5 rounds, if you’re fairly fit.…”

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On a dare from her daughter--who is a trainer--Joan MacDonald regained her health, lost 70 lbs. and became an Instagram fitness influencer at 70.