Fit Grandma – Over 50 Transformation

HI!  I am Michele Brewley. I am 53 years old and live in Elizabethtown, Kentucky.

I am a mother of 2 beautiful adult girls (Kali and Lily) and a nana to the best grandson, Oliver. I am married to a wonderful husband, Chris. I have been very blessed that my family is supportive of my new fitness goals and future endeavors I have planned. I am getting ready to retire from my job with the state and am super pumped about this new chapter in my life!!! I do believe in staying humble and being kind to people, animals and the planet. 

Working with Julie Lohre has been a game changer.  Simply put, just to following the meal plan she created for me and becoming more aware of what I am eating and how that affects me is a huge accomplishment for me.

I always thought I was "fit" before from a societal view but have since realized there is much more to fitness and health. I am proud that I've stuck to reaching a goal and doing my best. This has taken perseverance and self-control and I'm proud I was able to do this!

I competed in the KY Muscle Fitness Comp and actually placed in the 40+ and 50+ Masters Bikini, Julie Lohre was instrumental in this!!

Making a body transformation can be tough for sure, but even more so when you are over 50.  As I began working with Julie Lohre, the first thing I noticed was a change in my leanness and tone in my upper body.  That was about 6 weeks into our Online Personal Training.  Julie Lohre's meal plans and workout plans kept me on target and focused. My lower body has been more challenging for me, but hey... my over 50 transformation is a work in progress and wow, have I made progress!  My legs and glutes are tighter and more firm than they were when I was 20!

In the past, I had struggled to really make my workouts and to enjoy that time.  Now, fitness is a sizeable portion of my life; I love the results! I actually wake up and think, "wow, what am I working out today".  To me, this over 50 fitness transformation is truly a lifestyle change!

I am 53 years old woman and a fit grandma. I desire to live a healthy and active lifestyle so I can be there for my grandson, Oliver. I have additional goals and travel I'd like to accomplish, and being healthy will help me achieve them! 

To stay motivated, I like to set goals.  I am a goal-setter by nature and I have found the older I become, I still want to be challenged. My family and friends are very supportive and I love the way my body looks at 53! I know this sounds cliché, but we are how we treat our bodies, what we eat, our activity, and our thoughts...if you treat yourself better and are kind to yourself, you will love the way you feel. 

I have hypothyroidism that makes my weight a little challenging as well as my energy levels. Having a balanced nutrition plan and a solid weight training plan has made all the difference in dealing with my hypothyroidism.

Oh, let me tell you, my journey to being my most fit self with hypothyroidism has been quite the rollercoaster ride! As a woman in her 50s, I faced the added challenge of dealing with weight issues and fluctuating energy levels. But you know what? I refused to let my thyroid condition define me or hold me back from achieving my fitness goals.

I'll be honest; it hasn't always been easy. Hypothyroidism can be a real struggle, messing with your metabolism and leaving you feeling tired and sluggish. But I've learned that finding the right balance between nutrition and exercise is key to managing this condition and taking charge of my health.

When it comes to nutrition, Julie helped me discover the power of a well-rounded and balanced eating plan. No more crash diets or restrictive fads for me! Instead, I focus on nourishing my body with whole, nutrient-dense foods. I've come to appreciate the importance of a diet rich in lean proteins, healthy fats, and plenty of fruits and vegetables. It's all about fueling my body with the right nutrients to support my thyroid function and keep my energy levels up.

But let's not forget about the other crucial piece of the puzzle: exercise. Weight training has become my secret weapon against hypothyroidism. I used to be intimidated by the weights area at the gym, but now I proudly embrace it. Lifting weights not only helps me build strength and maintain a toned physique, but it also revs up my metabolism. The workouts Julie designed specifically for my body helped me build muscle so I am burning more calories even at rest.  This really is key in making a fit grandma over 50 transformation and making it easier to manage my weight despite the challenges posed by my thyroid condition.

My short-term fitness goals would be to improve my cardiovascular health and to maintain my leanness and tone that I have developed.  Too stay a fit grandma! My longer-term fitness goals would be to become stronger and have more definition in my muscles. 

There is absolutely NO worst part of working with Julie! She is such an inspiration! 

I believe balance is the key to life and a successful meal plan, especially for a woman that wants to be a fit grandma and make an over 50 transformation.  I will continue to utilize the recipes and number of meals/day that Julie Lohre has set for me. I find that meal planning a week ahead and then meal prepping, especially for crazy days at work, saves me time and keeps me on track. If I happen to be sidetracked, I don't freak out and just make an effort to put the nutrition back in balance.

I love stuffed peppers, so I use a variety (green, red, and yellow) and use ground turkey and brown rice for the stuffing. I use a variety of spices that include garlic, basil, Himalayan pink salt and pepper. I bake them till they are soft.