At 79, Joan MacDonald is an unlikely fitness icon. When she turned 70, she was struggling with her health, weight, and chronic pain. With the help of her daughter and coach, fitness expert Michelle MacDonald, Joan transformed her life—reclaiming her strength, building a global community of over 2 million women, and even gracing the cover of Women’s Health magazine!
We spoke with Joan and Michelle about the emotional turning point that sparked Joan’s transformation, how she’s staying strong while recovering from recent shoulder surgery, Michelle’s best advice on healthy eating, putting an end to chronic dieting, why women MUST do more than walking, and the importance of believing in yourself. Joan and Michelle also open up about the bittersweet side of helping millions of women make healthier choices, but not always reaching the men in their lives.