World’s Fittest Grandma Body Builder Just Celebrated Her 80th Birthday
Ever felt like you’re too old to do something? Well, you’re not. And Ernestine Shepherd is proof of that. She’s the world’s oldest female bodybuilder, and believe it or not, the iron-pumping grandma recently turned 80.
The octogenarian Baltimorean was born on June 16th, 1936. She didn’t start exercising until she was 56 years old but since then she’s gone on to win two female bodybuilding titles. From 2010 to 2011 Shepherd was even declared to be the oldest competitive bodybuilder in the world by the Guinness Book of World Records!
So what’s this 80-year-old bodybuilder’s secret? Discipline, determination, and good old fashioned hard work! She wakes up at 3 am, she runs about 80 miles (130km) per week, and she lives off a calorie-controlled diet of boiled egg whites, chicken, vegetables, and plenty of water. However, the true secret to her success is simple: she never gives up. So remember that next time you’re procrastinating about going to the gym.
Ernestine Shepherd is the world’s oldest female bodybuilder
Believe it or not, she just celebrated her 80th birthday!
She was born in 1936 but she didn’t start bodybuilding until she was 56 years old
Since then she’s won two bodybuilding titles
She’s even in the Guinness Book of World Records!
She wakes up at 3am every day and she runs up to 80 miles per week!
She starts training at 8am, and her trainer is a former Mr. Universe
She lives on a diet of eggs, chicken and vegetables. She also drinks plenty of water
So what’s the secret to her success?
She never gives up! Happy 80th birthday Ernestine!
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Share on FacebookI'll be turning 28 in a few days and I thought that the reason I've been feeling really tired every night is because of me getting old. After reading this, there's a chance for me :) This is sooo inspiring...
what a beautiful woman! she looks half her age , and that body looks like a 20 yr. old! amazing!
FLAWLESS!! She's absolutely beautiful and inspiring! Keep it up, Ernestine!!
She is hot! OK, I am turning 70 and have been saying for two years I'll get back in shape. Thank you, Ernestine, for inspiring me to quit whining and start moving!
Happy Birthday! I admire, respect and admire this beautiful lady. In January I'll be 60. It is my intention to continue my fitness regiment which I love greatly, so that I to can be as fabulous as she is at 80!!
Amazingly beautiful and inspiring!! You are a ROCK STAR!! Thanks for sharing your story and Happy Birthday!!
I love her! I'm 51 and have just started to exercise again after a few, years break and some depression. Seeing Ernestine made my spirit and hope come alive again. Thank you Ernestine, you're wonderful!
Is she in Hawaii?? When we were there a couple months ago I could swear this lady was running up and down the stairs at diamond head!!!
Happy birthday sweet Ernestine!! You are such a great example of a very strong inside and outside person! Your story really touches me! You are amazing and you are such an inspiration..!
Does anyone understand what she says about drinking "4 bottles of"...what?
I'll be turning 28 in a few days and I thought that the reason I've been feeling really tired every night is because of me getting old. After reading this, there's a chance for me :) This is sooo inspiring...
what a beautiful woman! she looks half her age , and that body looks like a 20 yr. old! amazing!
FLAWLESS!! She's absolutely beautiful and inspiring! Keep it up, Ernestine!!
She is hot! OK, I am turning 70 and have been saying for two years I'll get back in shape. Thank you, Ernestine, for inspiring me to quit whining and start moving!
Happy Birthday! I admire, respect and admire this beautiful lady. In January I'll be 60. It is my intention to continue my fitness regiment which I love greatly, so that I to can be as fabulous as she is at 80!!
Amazingly beautiful and inspiring!! You are a ROCK STAR!! Thanks for sharing your story and Happy Birthday!!
I love her! I'm 51 and have just started to exercise again after a few, years break and some depression. Seeing Ernestine made my spirit and hope come alive again. Thank you Ernestine, you're wonderful!
Is she in Hawaii?? When we were there a couple months ago I could swear this lady was running up and down the stairs at diamond head!!!
Happy birthday sweet Ernestine!! You are such a great example of a very strong inside and outside person! Your story really touches me! You are amazing and you are such an inspiration..!
Does anyone understand what she says about drinking "4 bottles of"...what?
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