63-Year-Old Superfit Grandma Reveals How She Stays In Shape To Attract 18-Year-Olds

A 63-year-old superfit grandmother has revealed her tips for staying healthy and in shape even into older age. Lesley Maxwell may be on her way to being an older person, but ever since she got divorced 14 years ago, she’s been on a journey to becoming the best possible version of herself and she’s never looked back.

  1. Maxwell works as a full-time personal trainer. Boasting an Instagram following of nearly 75,000, Maxwell offers her help to clients in her native Australia to help them get the body they’ve always dreamed of having. If there’s anyone you want to take advice from, it’s her!
  2. She’s a bit of a local legend. Not only does she hit her local gym with her 29-year-old granddaughter (where they’re often mistaken as sisters!), but Maxwell has won nearly 30 local and national titles for her incredible fitness levels.
  3. Maxwell has some great advice for avoiding weight gain in 2022 and beyond. While the bulk of the holidays are now over, she still finds it important to point out that we should be eating more protein, getting rid of alcohol and sugary drinks, and being mindful of portion sizes. “My tips for eating over the Christmas period would be to eat more turkey rather than cakes,” she said. “I would say go easy on the soft drinks and wine too, as these are ’empty calories’ and usually get stored as soft body fat. There’s no need to eat everything offered to you. If you’ve finished your meal and [are] offered more food, simply wait a minute. The feeling of overeating usually goes away.”
  4. Getting a bit of exercise is important too. Maxwell suggests some nice power walking after a big meal since it “effectively can work every muscle in your legs and glutes, plus great for your core muscles too.” She added: “Take large strides and squeeze your butt at the top of the movement. Burn those extra calories away while walking with family or friends.”

Jennifer Still is a writer and editor with more than 10 years of experience. The managing editor of Bolde, she has bylines in Vanity Fair, Business Insider, The New York Times, Glamour, Bon Appetit, and many more. You can follow her on Twitter @jenniferlstill
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