Who is someone that inspires you and why?
This is the easiest of all the prompts, Ernestine Shepherd, the 85 year old female body builder.
Ernestine started weightlifting at 56 and began to compete a few years later. Being a reformed gym bunny, I know how hard she physically and mentally had to train to get to where she was and is. The majority of people did not believe in her when she began — They actively discouraged her because of her age! — but she had the mental fortitude, paid no attention, and achieved besting people a quarter her age.
What she has done with her body is no small feet, even for a young person (much less and 80 year old), but she goes on: Ernestine has also become a published author and a personal trainer, showing us all that age is not an excuse.
I admire Ernestine’s dedication, commitment, fortitude, and outlook. I follow her on Instagram and her posts always get my butt to the gym. When I think I’m too old or too tired, I remember Ernestine. Long live the queen!
Be sure to tell me who inspires you and if you’re participating in Bloganuary, post a link to your blog post in the comments below so I can check it out! Thank you.
made by you and I 
When prompted in the bloganuary challenge, I thought to explain how Russell Brand is inspirational: https://findingenvirons1.blog/tag/russell-brand/
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I didn’t know about this lady! Thank you for sharing about her!
Hopping in from the community,
Dream
https://thedreamgirlwrites.wordpress.com/2022/01/07/bloganuary-7/
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Thanks for sharing . I have not heard about her! Here is my challenge link. http://specialmomsblog.mom/2022/01/06/my-inspiration/
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I just found the comment bar! I had no idea this was here.
Yes, I am new to WordPress. 😁
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Ha I am also pretty much new!
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I do not follow her on Instagram but I have seen photos of Ernestine on the Internet. Truly someone who inspires at her age. I should follow both of your examples and be disciplined with my gym activity.
Thanks for sharing with me.
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I am not sure why my reply is listed as anonymous but anyways, have a lovely day!
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Hmmm, I see you as Natasha… I’m new to WP, it’s ways ARE mysterious. 😁
And thank you — have a great new year!
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I’m glad you like her. I live in Japan and it’s pretty common to see very active 80 and 90 year old, but not many body builders. 😁
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I have not heard of the lady in question but I have followed her on insta and maybe she will become my inspiration to stay fit…Great response to the prompt…:)
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Thank you! She’s an amazing person. I love the example she sets for how we can choose to grow (older).
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