Joan macdonald

Joan MacDonald, a 75-year-old social media sensation and author shares her thoughts on the power of changing your outlook

“We go at it in different ways, but the goal is still the same—put the power back into the people.”

Fast-forward eight years, and Joan MacDonald is a 78-year-old fitness influencer with 1.9 million followers who can hip thrust 235 pounds.

At times it feels like wellness or elevating one’s well-being, is diametrically opposed to high achievement and high performance in one’s career. The stress, mental energy, long hours, lack of…

When it comes to inspiring women, Joan MacDonald has quickly earned a spot at the top of our list. Three years ago, at age 70, she made a commitment to transform her life through exercise and nutrition. She went from 198lbs to 149lbs thanks to the expert coaching of her daughter, Michelle (a chef, Canadian yoga champion and professional health coach), who encouraged her to change her habits and put herself first. Today, Joan shares her tips, tricks and words of wisdom with her 900K followers…

At 70, Joan MacDonald weighed more than 14st, with conditions including high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, terrible insomnia, and acid reflux. She reveals how she became an influencer

About eight years ago, fitness wasn't a priority for Joan MacDonald, not a very fit 70 year-old woman — at least not yet. Now, she's a fitness fanatic.

On a dare from her daughter--who is a trainer--Joan MacDonald regained her health, lost 70 lbs. and became an Instagram fitness influencer at 70.

75-Year-Old Joan MacDonald became a fitness influencer after losing 68 lbs. and taking up weightlifting

Joan MacDonald continues to inspire and fascinate us with her incredible dedication and transformation. We have received many emails wanting to learn more