Although she faced some criticism for her body, she fought back against the body-shaming.
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Karen (@thisboomermom) shared the uplifting message in a TikTok video.
She explained that at age 50, she put together a game plan including a change in her diet to step up her fitness game.
“I made my aging plan when I turned 50. I saw how my mother killed herself with alcohol and how several relatives aged into obesity, heart disease and smoking related illness,” she said.
“I have prediabetes and this is how I manage it.”
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At 59-years-old, Karen explained she would much rather be strong than be skinny.
In order to achieve her goals, she’d incorporated more protein, heavier weights, and less cardio into her routine.
On top of that, she’s focused on getting more sleep, less sugar, less alcohol and real food.
In one video, the mom combated beauty standards and showed off her body.
“Do you think this 58-year-old belly is gross?” she asked.
She showed off her stomach rolls in a crop top and underwear.
“It folds! If you’re over 50, loose skin from birthing humans is not dangerous,” she explained.
“It’s the excess belly fat that will kill ya. Eat right and balance your macros. Love your body!”
Other moms took to the comments to thank her for spreading the word.
“You’re beautiful. I’m 59 and I have the same thing,” said one commenter.
Karen explained that it was perfectly normal to have a belly, especially when you’ve given birth to children.
“Cuz we had kids! Totally normal! We are human producers! Men can’t do what we can!” she replied.
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