Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 359 Beauty is not all about having a beautiful face or silky hair. Our bodies add up to our overall being, therefore extra care and attention should be given to it, as we give our hair and face. You do not want to be a faded beauty with your face looking like you are 25 but with a body of a 60 year old, when you are actually not. It’s about time women start taking care of themselves. In Ghana, the biggest problem with women is having a bulging tummy going with their beautiful body. Ask them why and they will give you 100 reason why they have that. More Articles You Would Love Lady Biba presents its “Structured Elegance” Collection Designed for the Working Girl! Kim Kardashian Takes Inspiration From West African Artisans For Her MET Gala Look Taking care of your body includes good nutrition, stress free, exercising and hydrating the body. Eating foods (nuts, fruits and vegetables) like tomatoes, green leaf, almond nuts, cabbage, kontomire, kale, spinach etc. can help your body stay fresh and young. The story of Ernestine Shepherd inspires me a lot so i decided to share it, so it can inspire us women to start taking care of our body. Ernestine Shepherd, 79 years old. She started her health journey when in her 50’s. It all started as a journey with her sister, they were both just starting to take control of their health but her sister moved never made it to see the day so Ernestine promised her sister that she would take better care of her health and so she did! And she’s entered and won many fitness competitions! She won her first body building competition at 71! Before her journey Ernestine said, “I was too prissy to exercise,” she said. “I just didn’t want to have my hair messed up. Didn’t want my fingernails broken.” That all changed when Shepherd decided her health trumped all and hit the gym. She started out slow. Those rippling muscles didn’t appear overnight. Shepherd said she began her workout regimen alongside her sister before she passed, starting with a simple aerobics class. She increased her workout incrementally. Shepherd said she had never given much thought to bodybuilding until a trainer at her gym suggested she start lifting weights. She thinks big. Once she began to see the effects of lifting weights, Shepherd dedicated herself to becoming the oldest fitness competitor. Then, she took up running, which led to her completing eight marathons! Shepherd is no couch potato. Every day, she wakes up at 2:30 a.m. and runs 10 miles before 5 a.m. After that, it’s on to the gym, where she works as a personal trainer. She also reads her bible daily and devotes time to God each morning. african womenbeautybody beautifulexercisefashionhealthinspirationtipswomenyoung Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail maame Pr Manager for FashionGHANA. I'm an experienced fashion marketer.style girl... More For You PICS: “A Bald Woman Knows Her Kingdom” Gorgeous Top African Model Ayen Monica... #OOTD: Rutie B Hits Us With A Perfectly Stylish ‘Break-Out-The-Norm’ Top & Down... Nigerian Designer Uduak & Asiko Artist Recreate Yoruba Mythology & Gods in Stunning... Trashy Rap Star ‘Megan The Stallion’ Is Being Sued By Her Camera For... #OOTD: Nigeria’s Prudential Atelier Shakes Up The Internet With This Astonishing Wedding Guest... VIDEOS: King Promise & Sarkodie Show Men How To Drip In Kente &... FCCPC Shuts Down Chinese Supermarket In Nigeria That Banned Nigerians From Entering VIDEO: Watch Exclusive Designs You Missed At The Just Ended SA Fashion Week... #OOTD: Shams Berry Merges Elegance & Sultriness in Magbrien’s Striking Bustier Ensemble VIDEO: Watch The Moment Two Young Chinese Boys Were Over Excited To See... Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.