Getting Fit: Anyone Can Do It!by Angel Lynn Diamond | More from this Blogger 09 Jan 2009 03:52 PM It is Never Impossible Does getting physically fit seem like an insurmountable task to you? Never say never. It can be done no matter how out of shape you are or how old you are. It takes hard work and a strong will to accomplish, but you have that don't you? Of course, the more out of shape you are the harder and longer you will have to work on it, but it is possible at any age. Meet Morjorie Newlin (1920-2008) Amazing, absolutely amazing! That was my first reaction when I came across the story of this strong-willed great-grandmother and nurse. Morjorie Newlin did not begin her fitness journey until she was in her early 70s. She just decided one day that she must get in to shape after struggling to carry 50-pound bags of kitty litter into her home. Newlin made the decision to lift weights, which took her on her 13-year journey, traveling worldwide and earning over 40 trophies for her accomplishments. With perseverance, she trained day after day, not missing a beat. She was no sissy either and trained with the men. By the time that she was 74 years of age she could easily bench press 85 pounds! In one of her competitions she was required to wear a bikini and although she was hesitant, the crowd was amazed. Seen on many daytime talk shows, this lady is truly an inspiration to all of us. (Morjorie, unfortunately, passed away in early 2008. She will not be forgotten as she left all of us with the hope of being able to become physically fit at any age.) My New Role Model Not surprisingly after seeing her picture and hearing her story I was encouraged. I am back in to my fitness routine, that I was starting to slack on a little, in full force. Time had been a factor and I had put my exercising somewhat on the back burner for the past 6 months or so. I was not as diligent as I had been. I do not have any more time these days, in fact, I have less. I have decided though that the only way that I would accomplish my goals was to just make the time and that is what I have been doing. Thank you, Morjorie Newlin, for renewing my spirit! http://www.citypaper.net/articles/2006-08-03/naked.shtml (Contrary to the URL listed this is not a nude picture, but rather it is a picture of Morjorie at a competition in her bikini.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAUQd1xfyPs Angel Lynn writes in weight loss, single parenting, and health Learn more about Angel Lynn Diamond  I am a mom to my precious one and only, a nurse in a heartwarming adult living facility, and a freelance writer. Relevantweight loss tags holidays | baby | Kids | Coupons | children | Scrapbooking | pregnancy | weight loss | christmas | Food User Comments Ulisa411 (44) 09 Jan 2009 05:00 PMRemember the importance of nutrition for natural beauty and healthy weight loss! If you drink alcohol, coffee, caffeinated beverages, smoke, have an immune system compromised due to environmental factors, or suffer from the persistent discomfort of dehydration you owe it to yourself to adopt a proactive wellness strategy with hyperimmunity superfood. Hyperimmunity superfood optimizes immune health, improves digestive tract health, relieves feeling of discomfort related to dehydration, increases energy, satisfies hunger, and promotes healthy weight loss. Get more info @ http://www.webspawner.com/users/corporateseries3/index.html To Your Wellness! Beckard (151) 04 Feb 2009 07:56 PMI entirely agree that a healthy diet and exercise are key to a fulfilling life. I have to admit that in the past I have not always worked out or eaten the most healthy, however as I have approached the end of my "young adult-hood" I have found it increasingly important to work out and eat healthy. It seems as though on days that I work out I have so much more energy, am less stressed, and in general, in better spirits. I think that, although time seems to limit this, working out is important for all parents. I think that children pick up more from their parents than we really realize, and if your child sees you taking care of yourself, working out, eating healthy, they will be more likely to do so in their life. Community Tags dehydration, healthy weight loss, nutrition Discuss this article
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