Meet 79 Year-Old Body Builder, Ernestine Shepherd #MondayMotivation

It’s been a while since we’ve come across a story so inspiring, and we just has to share.

Mrs. Ernestine Shepherd’s story is the perfect example that staying fit and healthy isn’t just a convenient past-time, but a lifestyle.

Although, Ernestine “Ernie” Shepherd, who at 79, is a personal trainer, a professional model, a competitive bodybuilder, only began actively exercising at 56, she and her sister had a dream of holding the Guinness title of World’s Oldest Performing Female BodyBuilder.

Sure enough, the road wasn’t easy, as she lost her sister to brain aneurysm not long after, but Ernie found the will to work towards that goal, and earn the title they both dreamt of.

Beyond the title, she has gone on to inspire older people in her community to be more conscious of their bodies, and to keep fit.

And here’s how she did it…

• Began slowly under the guidance of an expert personal trainer and gradually conditioned her body
• Ernestine, realizing early on the importance of good nutrition (including sufficient protein and supplements) sought out the services of a nutritionist
• Has the full support of her husband of 52 years, Collin, who prepares meals and makes sure the fridge is always stocked with her seven convenient small balanced daily meals
• Makes sure she gets the rest her body needs
• Tries to have a positive attitude about everything, views her workouts as fun and sees her work as being on a “long happy journey”
• Knows where she wants to go and what she wants to accomplish and do
• Believes in encouragement, inspiration and family support and lives by her mantra ” Determined — Dedicated — Disciplined To Be Fit”

Watch her inspiring story is the video below:

Credit: Ernestineshepherd.net