An elderly woman has gone viral after revealing that she has lost nearly 60 pounds after discovering fitness and food applications on her smartphone.
73-year-old Joan McDonald from Ontario, Canada, made use of her smartphone for a good purpose after finding out that there are plenty of apps that could help her lose weight.
Soon enough, the senior woman became dedicated to the regime she forged with the help of her apps and started exercising on a daily basis while eating healthy foods.
Joan was encouraged to turn her life around by her 48-year-old daughter Michelle who got worried about her mum’s health after she started facing numerous health problems linked to her excessive weight.
Over the span of two years, Joan managed to shed nearly 60 pounds and now weighs a healthy 150 pounds.
“I had been pretty active my whole life, but I had also struggled with my weight, and for many decades I was more often overweight than at a healthy weight, unfortunately,” Joan admitted.
“I started out pretty overwhelmed as it was all online, and I had to get an iPhone and learn all about apps. I was in tears at times, ready to throw in the towel, but luckily, I was too darn stubborn.
“My daughter and son-in-law would coach me through again and again, how to use my phone. You could say it took a village. I was on a meal plan set up by Michelle with ‘X’ number of calories; primarily protein, carbs and good fats, and as the weight and inches came down my intake of food went up.
“I also went to the gym four or five days a week and followed her exercise program which changed every four weeks and I did daily cardio.”
As the 73-year-old admitted, she not only lost excess weight during her journey but has also become quite tech-savvy.
“It has changed the way I feel about myself; people at my gym would approach me and compliment me on the changes they saw in me,” she added.
“I feel much better about myself now – getting compliments from younger men and women sure boosts the self-esteem. My husband started remarking about how good I looked, and my family was so proud of my efforts.
“For those who truly feel at a loss, I’d say change one thing with your food intake and one exercise to do and each week add something new. Don’t expect miracles right away, take it slow and steady but keep building.
“For those who prefer a challenge, go to a gym and if possible get yourself a legitimate trainer, someone who can help with food as well and you will achieve results faster.”
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