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Fit mum, 76, poses with bodybuilder daughter as she shares 7-year transformation

A 76-year-old delighted fans with an incredible weight loss transformation.

Joan MacDonald has taken the fitness scene by storm with her inspiring journey.

The mum, from Australia, often shares her workout tips and progress on Instagram where she has over 1.6million followers.

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Now in a recent post to her legion of admirers, Joan uploaded a seven-year transformation where she lost around 5st.

Posing with her daughter at the WBFF World Championships, a popular bodybuilding competition, the mum praised her coach.

She wrote: “There are seven years between these photos and about 70lbs (5st) in weight loss, if you can believe it.”



Joan MacDonald's before and after transformation
Joan posed with her daughter and coach

Joan added: “Here I am in Vegas again with my daughter/coach and I’m so over-the-moon grateful for the changes in my lifestyle.

“I have been having so many beautiful women approach me this week sharing their incredible transformation stories with me.

“I’ve been in tears just listening to them. The stories that they have shared are incredible on so many levels.

“I say it all the time, this lifestyle transformation is not just about losing some weight.

“It’s about taking stock of your life and figuring out what you need to embrace and what you need to fight for.”



Joan MacDonald
The mum has a huge following on Instagram

The fitness guru also congratulated all the women and men who have achieved health, wellness and balance later in life.

She even took this opportunity to ask followers to share their stories to inspire others to do the same.

Joan posed with her daughter in the snaps as the pair put on a huge smile at the venue.

And fans were seriously impressed with Joan’s honesty as the post racked up over 21,300 likes in just three days.

One fan gushed: “What I see in every picture is a supportive amazing MUM!”



Joan MacDonald
The Australian usually shares her workouts on social media

Another added: “Love this Joan! You’re a huge inspiration to me and so many others!”

And a third commented: “What a gorgeous glow up, you queen, thanks for showing us how it’s done.”

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