Instagram where she shares her journey. The mum uses her platform to inspire people who need a slight boost in their self-confidence.READ MORE: Fit model, 76, flaunts incredible 5-year transformation as fans 'moved to tears'And in one of her latest posts, Joan shared a clip which included a throwback from the early days of her training.She wrote: "When I started this journey back in 2017 (video on the left) I was scared every day of failure."I was scared of the enormous work of learning new things daily and I was scared of failing in the eyes of my daughter."Joan, who talks about her training sessions with her bodybuilder daughter, added: "But I somehow never gave up."I had a great support system of like minded women to cheer me on and to cheer on too."The trainer also started reading books and confronted her old habits.She told followers she decided to really change who she was to let go of the "old me".Joan added: "[I did it] so I could finally embrace a new life.
I could let the real me shine forth."Change is scary, but failure to change can often lead to worse things than growth."I hope this message reaches thousands.
I hope more men and women are inspired to change."If I can do it, you can do it. Spread some good cheer today."The post racked up over 91,000 likes and hundreds of comments since it was posted earlier this week.One fan gushed: "Talk about the gun show, Joan!!
Show 'em how it's done!"Another added: "This inspires the hell out of me!! Love it. "I can and I will see muscles appear as I work toward my goals!" Want all the biggest Lifestyle news straight to your inbox?
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