More and more people these days are making health a priority. Younger folks, as well as the elderly, are embracing fitness — whether it’s through yoga, regular workouts, or maintaining a balanced diet.
Joan MacDonald: A Remarkable Journey
Meet Joan, a Canadian fitness influencer with over 2 million fans on social media. At 79, she faced several health challenges, including high blood pressure and obesity. Thanks to a healthy lifestyle filled with exercise, she managed to shed nearly 66 pounds, dropping from 198 pounds to an impressive 132!
Happiness Through Rewiring Our Minds
Laurie Santos, a psychology professor from Yale, shares an interesting insight: our brains adapt too quickly to positive changes. To maintain happiness, we need daily efforts and activities. With simple changes in our daily routine and exercise, we can really enhance our mindset.
Chef Han Li-guang’s Transformation
Meet Han Li-guang, a chef from Singapore who weighed 94 kg in 2022 before kickstarting his health transformation. He emphasizes that weight loss requires a commitment; it can take months or even years. Han started to incorporate more cardio exercises and kept a close watch on his diet. In four months, he lost about 8 kg, and in total, he has dropped nearly 30 kg since his journey began. He dedicates 2 hours, six days a week to training!
Han loves how the gym clears his mind and improves his mood; it’s become essential for his wellness.
Bryan Johnson: Chasing Immortality
You might be familiar with Bryan Johnson, who is featured in a Netflix documentary titled “Don’t Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever.” His daily routine is intense—waking at 5 am, consuming a strict vegan diet, taking 90 supplements daily, and hitting the gym for an hour six days a week. He even spends about $2 million annually on his age-reversing program!
Terri Cheong’s Wake-Up Call
Terri Cheong, a finance executive in Singapore, faced a shock when her pre-medical test revealed high cholesterol and blood pressure. This prompted her to reflect on her health and commit to making a change. At 83 kg in December 2023, she adopted regular workouts and started walking over 14,000 steps, resulting in a weight loss of nearly 19 kg after just seven months.
“In the gym, I see people over 60 lifting weights that I can’t. They look amazing! Age doesn’t have to hold you back.”
Have any of these stories motivated you? Share your thoughts in the comments!
