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75-Year Old Bodybuilding Grandma

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"If there ever was an anti-aging pill, I would call it exercise," says Ernestine Shepherd. Behold the breathtakingly magnanimous story of Ernestine, who at the tender age of 71, started competitive bodybuilding. Her true motivational message is to inspire others to exercise and eat correctly. As Ernestine says, "Age is nothing but a number." So watch this BBC video report and join the revolution -- it is never too late to exercise and feel healthy.

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Reflections (68)

Deb

Ernestine is such an inspiration...and that beautiful face & smile melted my heart. I had always been very active, but a heart attack, then hip & back problems stopped me about 2 years ago. Thank you Ernestine for inspiring me to get back in shape at age 67!

Mish

I â¤ï¸ Ernestine!!! She has that inner-glow shining out of her beautiful face.
I am 70 & do a daily 40 minute aerobic workout , as well as hand-held weights every other day. Grateful I can.

A M Prasad

I am 75 +, do yoga and 45 mts walk, a lot of serious reading and speaking in public, feel lonely, wish to keep fit physically and active mentally.I feel very inspired by the words, "age is nohing but a number". Thank u Emestine,

Kim

Ernestine has a glow about her and her body it just beautiful!! I like that she started working out in her mid 50's. She gives me hope that one day my body will be as I envision it! Fit and fabulous!

mpume

Wow! I am going to start walking to work tomorrow. I could not be inspired more. Be blessed!

Ann

Her determination and generosity in giving back what she has been given by teaching others.

Vieja

Gees! I'm getting lazy and need to ramp it up!

Charlotte

gained way too much weight this past 3 years as I approach the big 60 I had resigned myself to " Middle age spread" then I see this wonderful lady.. I'm ashamed for throwing in the towel , but if I had more of her comments and inspiration I could reverse that negative outlook I have developed

nasim

continue with it.I love this video.

Olive P

Ms Shepherd, thank you for putting a spark of encouragement out there for us to be jumpstarted!

JAMIE PHILLIPS

THE FACT THAT SHE SETS A GREAT EXAMPLE FOR OTHERS.

Cathy

I need to talk to Ms Ernestine. I need help. I love this video.