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A Californian woman has become a fitness influencer in her 50s after losing more than 40 pounds and taking up bodybuilding.
Denise Kirtley, 52, was inspired 1 (turn) her life around two months before her 50th birthday after finding that her wedding ring no longer fit on her finger.
“When I 2 (start) my transformation in 2020, I had been sedentary (惯于久坐不动的) for 3 long while,” Kirtley explained. She began lifting light weights in her spare bedroom, saying she was 4 unfit for the first two weeks that she quickly felt 5 (breath) and tired. But Kirtley said the secret to 6 (get) started on a body transformation is 7 (simple) to repeat workouts five times per week because action “often precedes (先于) motivation.”
“Action leads to more action. We can’t wait for motivation to kick in as it usually comes 8 (late),” she said. “If you can start taking action, any action, you will build momentum (推进力). That momentum will push you forward. It DOES get easier.”
The 52-year-old said she’s also transformed her attitude toward growing older. “We really do get to choose 9 we age. It’s all about your mindset,” she said. “Old and aging are very different — there’s nothing wrong 10 aging, and I embrace (欣然接受) my age. I’m aging, but I’m strong and spirited.”