Joan MacDonald went from struggling with stairs to being a fitness influencer on Instagram with more than 1 million followers—and she did it while in her 70s.
She began to follow a diet program laid out by her daughter that was focused on making sure she got enough macronutrients -- fats, carbohydrates and proteins -- in five meals per day, rather than sporadically snacking like she had done before.
According to Joan MacDonald, her motivation to continue came from how much better she started to feel very quickly. "I go to the gym five days a week," she said, noting two of those days are cardio-focused workouts."I like that routine, because it gives you something to look forward to." that offers workout and meal plans overseen by Michelle MacDonald, who specializes in coaching women of all ages.
"We live in a culture that doesn’t prioritize sleep," Michelle MacDonald said."But there’s so much research that shows when you’re not getting eight hours of quality sleep, it really negatively impacts you hormonally, cognitive function and your body."Michelle MacDonald said most women she works with, including her mom, come to her not eating enough calories.