Saturday, June 15, 2013

Inspiring!

This lady is such an inspiration to me.  She is 76, and began her journey to becoming a bodybuilder at the age of 71.  It just proves that it really is never too late to get fit, and that being 45 is no obstacle for me.


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  1. I've read so many versions of the Ernestine Sheperd story, and even that she's passed away. I wonder what the definitive story is. She is an inspiration, whatever the details.

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    1. I found an article written just a couple of weeks ago including and interview with her: http://healthland.time.com/2013/05/30/qa-worlds-oldest-performing-female-bodybuilder/

      So, she seems to be going strong! :-)

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    2. Okay so she sleeps four hours a night and consumes like 16 egg whites a day. Odd, but if it works for her, go Ernestine! :D She has been lifting weights for 20 years. That is awesome.

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    3. lol! Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. If that's what it takes to look that good at 77, I'm probably gonna have to settle for less. ;-)

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  2. Reminds me of a time I went to an ashram, and one of the women there who practised yoga every day asked me how old I thought she was. I honestly said 50, turns out she was 75! Exercise may not be the only part of the equation, but it's certainly a good start :)

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    1. And encouraging that you don't have to go the "sleep only 4 hours and eat 16 egg whites" route - so maybe you don't have to settle for too much less :D

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