‘I’m a gran who wears shorts with pride – too many women are shamed for doing it’

A super healthy grandma shares the cruel comments she received from a troll. But she is too strong, so she cannot disturb them.

Jacqueline Hooton, 61, from West Sussex, can lift twice her own weight and is encouraging other women to build strength. Even though she has osteoarthritis, this personal trainer is on a mission to prove that she can look great at any age if she puts in the effort.

She has a huge following on Instagram thanks to her positive attitude and super helpful fitness tips. But even though she looks great and helps make people feel good, she still receives cruel comments from trolls telling her not to wear shorts.

In a recent video, she revealed that keyboard warriors told her her knees were going to break, but she laughed it off. That’s because she knows that no matter how old she is, they will help her live, walk, exercise, and get the most out of life.

They’ve even helped her take on the London Marathon in the past, so they’re not that bad after all. In fact, she’s so grateful she can still use them.

Jacqueline wrote on Instagram: “So many women think they can’t wear shorts in the summer, when exercising, or as they get older. Too many women think they can’t wear shorts in the summer, when exercising, or as they get older. “You feel embarrassed about your knees, you feel embarrassed, what are you worried about?” others might say.

“Like me, many women are dealing with age discrimination and body shaming. has osteoarthritis of the knee.

“But my knees aren’t ‘breaking down’; they just need attention. That means fixing them, adapting them, and keeping them moving. And yes, I’m 61 years old. Despite this, I wear shorts when I exercise in the summer.

“So buckle up, because the mercury is rising. Women of all ages and all shapes and sizes will be wearing shorts. Because we can do it! That’s all we need.” It’s all about excuses.”

Since she shared the post, more than 18,000 people have liked it. There are many people who can’t get over the cruel comments Jacqueline received. It’s easy to see why most people think she’s great.

One said, “Imagine being a literal goddess and still having to explain this to humans. I’m truly in awe of you.” Another said. added, “I don’t know why you go out of your way to talk to these haters, my friend. You look better and are in better health than 80% of them.”

A third replied: “You’re so beautiful! To be honest, I’m embarrassed because I have big feet. But they’ve been like that all my life. I should accept them. I work out, do yoga and… I’ve been doing Tai Chi for 3 days” for a week. ”

On the other hand, a fourth person said, “My knees, which are 61 years old, make a crackling sound! My shoulders and lower back hurt. My joints hurt in the morning. We go camping in the country.”