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🚀 Joan MacDonald: A Fitness Journey Defying Age and Inspiring Millions
PLUS: Announcing This Week's Giveaway Winner
Live Well Now
February 09, 2024
Welcome To The Most Read Women’s Empowerment Newsletter!
Today On the Menu:
👩‍🎓 Today In Women’s History: Celebrating Alice Walker
đź’Ş Motivation: Joan MacDonald: A Fitness Journey Defying Age and Inspiring Millions
🍎 The Health Corner: Cilantro-Lime Shrimp Wraps Recipe
PLUS: Announcing This Week’s Giveaway Winner
Read Time: 3 Mins
On This Day In Women’s History:
February 9, 1944: Alice Walker was born.
Alice Walker, writer, first African-American woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for fiction, for The Color Purple.
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Joan MacDonald: A Fitness Journey Defying Age and Inspiring Millions
In February 2018, a viral video showcased a woman with determination in her eyes, lifting 200 pounds with a hip thrust. This woman was Joan MacDonald, 71 at the time, a latecomer to fitness who had started her journey just a year before. Fast forward four years, and Joan, now a social media sensation with 1.8 million followers, has become a beacon of inspiration for many.
Before embracing fitness, Joan lived a sedentary life on medications for various health issues. The turning point came in 2016 when her daughter Michelle, a fitness coach, urged her to defy the aging stereotype. Joan committed to change, starting with workouts designed by Michelle. By October 2018, she was off medications and hitting the gym, gaining admirers for her strength and skills.
Approaching 80, Joan is the strongest she's ever been. Her journey resonates with followers, especially those with aging parents. Joan sees her online presence as a positive force, emphasizing uniqueness and personal effort. She believes in the transformative power of fitness and aims to empower people to take control of their lives, regardless of age. The Women's Health cover shoot, where Joan stood alongside fitness professionals decades younger, affirmed a shared goal: to put the power back into people's hands through fitness. Joan's story is a testament to the transformative possibilities of embracing health and wellness at any age.
Until Monday,
Emma, Live Well Now Team
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CILANTRO-LIME SHRIMP WRAPS RECIPE
đź‘Ť Live Well Now Approved | Low Carb
You Will Need:
1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. chili powder
Juice of 1 lime
2 tbsp. freshly chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Romaine lettuce, for serving
1 avocado, thinly sliced
1/4 c. Sour cream, for serving
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, stir together shrimp, cumin, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, and 2 tablespoons oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss until combined, then let marinate in the fridge 10 minutes.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat remaining tablespoon oil. Add shrimp and marinade cook until pink, 2 minutes per side.
3. Assemble wraps: Add shrimp and avocado to lettuce, drizzle with sour cream, and garnish with cilantro.
Cook Time: 15 mins | Servings: 4
Calories: 313 cals | 25g Protein | 4g Carbs | 21g Fat
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