A fit gran is sick of being shamed over her dress sense.
Jacqueline Hooton, from Bognor Regis, has been branded “embarrassing” by cruel trolls who tell her to “act her age”.
The 59-year-old said: “Who would have thought that my work promoting a positive approach to ageing would bring out so much venom and judgement from strangers on the internet?
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"Age shaming is just an attempt to control someone by telling them how they should act or dress or behave based solely on their age.
“I won’t stop sharing content that inspires other women to support their health in mid-life and try and live longer and better because of it.”
The personal trainer refuses to let cruel comments hold her back.
She’s told keyboard warriors that she “won’t apologise” for her shorts being “too short” as she’s a “proud fit granny”.
She said: "I’m going to be 60 in February and I am excited.
“I’m not frightened and I’m not apologetic about my age. I want to help other women feel strong and confident in mid-life too.
“The negative narrative on ageing is a great disservice to women.
"Would you tell a five-year-old little girl that she only has around 20 years to be at her best?
"Lots of women approach the age milestones of 30, 40 and 50 with absolute dread because of how ageism affects women in particular.”
Jacqueline runs a personal training business called Her Garden Gym – and hopes to inspire other older women.
She added: “I promote active ageing to prevent ill health in later life.
“Bone health in particular decreases rapidly in the first first years after the menopause.
"I want to inform women that with regular strength training and cardio they can ready themselves to be strong and independent in their retirement.
“Making health changes in your lifestyle at 50 can stop you from breaking bones in a fall at 80.
“Life is precious, as mid-life women we have decades yet to live by looking after our health and with a sprinkling of luck thrown in. So take the steps to thrive through those years.
“There is no way your best years are behind you.”
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