HOW ERNESTINE SHEPHERD DEFIED AGE AND BEAT GUINNESS WORLD RECORD

"Ernestine Shepherd: Defying Age, Building Strength, and Inspiring Millions"

In this episode, host Bessy Ebule breaks down three critical lessons from Ernestine's extraordinary story that anyone can apply to their own life:

1. The Power of Consistency: Discover how Ernestine’s daily routine, starting at 2:30 AM with a 10-mile run followed by weightlifting, allowed her to maintain an elite-level physique.
2. Make Up Your Mind: Learn how Ernestine didn’t start her fitness journey until age 56 and went from a self-proclaimed couch potato to a fitness icon. Her story shows the transformative power of decision and dedication.
3. Have a Positive Mindset: Find out how Ernestine maintains her impressive fitness level despite the natural challenges of aging, proving that the right mindset can help you achieve anything at any stage in life.

Bessy also shares practical tips you can adopt from Ernestine's journey to help you achieve your own personal and professional goals. Whether you're looking to get in shape, grow a business, or make a positive change, this episode is packed with inspiration to get you started.

Subscribe, like, and share if this episode motivates you to take the next step. Remember, with God, all things are possible!

Transcript

If you walked into a gym and saw your 88-year-old grandmother lifting weights and doing push-ups, would you be surprised, scared, or both? 

Meet Ernestine Shepherd, the still active 88-year-old body builder. In 2011 She was declared by the Guinness book of world records as the oldest competitive female body builder in the world when she was almost 75 years old, defying age and inspiring millions with her incredible fitness journey. 

Hey, welcome back to the channel my name is Bessy Ebule. Please help the channel grow by subscribing. Also like and share this video if you find it inspiring.

So, what is it about Ernestine and what can we learn from her story? Watch till the end and I’ll share three things she did to get the results that she got.  You too can apply those to your life to stand out.

 Number 1

THE POWER OF CONSISTENCY

Ernestine wakes up every morning at 2:30 am to start her day with a 10-mile run. She then hits the gym for an intense weightlifting session, focusing on exercises that work multiple muscle groups at once. Her diet is equally impressive, consisting of lean proteins, complex carbs, and healthy fats. That level of consistency has made her to maintain only about 9-10% body fat typically reserved for elite professional male athletes in their prime!

 Now for you,

You may not have to wake up at 2.30am or run 10 miles a day to succeed, but if waking up early to read, practice, or plan enhances your performance, do so every day. If you know the recipe that keeps bringing your customers back, there’s no need change it? And if you know the right way to approach difficult people that makes it easier for you to work with them, use that approach every time.

Vic Braden said “Losers have tons of variety. Champions just take pride in learning to hit the same old boring winning shots.”

 What else can we learn from Ernestine’s story?

NUMBER TWO

MAKE YOUR MIND UP 

Ernestine didn't start her fitness journey until she was 56 years old by the time most people would have started thinking about retirement. She was inspired by a fitness competition on TV, and decided she wanted to get in shape. The moment Ernestine decided to pursue bodybuilding seriously was a turning point in her life. She went from being a self-proclaimed "couch potato" to a fitness icon with the support of her late sister, she started working out regularly. Today, Ernestine is a world-record holder in bodybuilding, and her transformation is truly jaw-dropping.

 Despite being above 70 Ernestine's workouts were still incredibly intense. She incorporated exercises like squats, deadlifts, and bench presses into her routine, and she was not afraid to push herself to the limit. 

 You won’t get the shape, degree, business growth or personal development you want without some sweat. You must decide to endure the cold, the unpleasant boss, the seemingly difficult investors, or the rebukes or feedback from others if you want to succeed. As fearful as it may seem, enrol for the class, break out of your comfort zone, travel to another state, suburb, or country. make new friends. Make up your mind and get going. Remember, you can’t learn how to swim on land, you must get into the water.

 If you’re getting inspired already, don’t forget to click on that subscribe button as I reveal the final ingredient for her success which is

 HAVE A POSITIVE MINDSET

 As you age, your body naturally starts to decline, and maintaining fitness becomes a huge challenge. Your joints start to ache, your muscles lose mass, and your energy levels plummet. It's hard to keep up with your younger self, and it's easy to get discouraged. 

 I watched an interview in which Ernestine said, “age is nothing, but a number and you can be fit”. Ernestine's incredible journey makes it impossible for me to agree less. She's proof that with the right mindset, dedication, and strategy, you can achieve your fitness goals at any stage of life. Your body is capable of amazing things if you just put your mind to it.

 Don’t build your goals on the negatives. Stop saying; I am not educated enough.  You have access to more education than all previous generations of human history. Don’t say I don’t have enough capital to start. Your idea is enough capital. Don’t say nobody will buy my products or patronise my service; you have no idea how many people are waiting for you to start.

 Ditch the negative mindset and go out there to chase your dreams. Start the business, write the book, launch the NGO, Just start and see yourself become successful.

 If you are intentional about your success journey don't forget to check out my other videos and be sure to leave your comments below and subscribe to the channel. Remember, with God, all things are possible. I’ll see you next time. Bye bye.