Adopting a new lifestyle, I changed from “I don’t have a strong willpower” to “my willpower is stronger than my pain” - new mindset, new me
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I’m in my mid-40s, an age where women are often told to shrink, slow down, and accept decline as “normal.” I refuse that narrative. My passion comes from proving—to myself and to other women—that our 40s are not the end of our prime, but the beginning of a stronger one. I am more capable, more resilient, and more powerful now than I ever was in my 20s or 30s. Strength doesn’t fade with age—it evolves.
What’s your favorite way to train or stay fit?I love training in ways that challenge both my body and my mindset. HIIT, running, lifting, and competing as a HYROX athlete keep me feeling strong, energized, and alive. I train in the mornings and thrive in group classes—there’s something powerful about women pushing limits together. Movement is my daily reminder of what my body can do.
What would you do with $20,000?I would invest in myself by training for a bodybuilding competition—to show what’s possible for women at any age. The remainder would go directly to supporting women’s causes, because when women rise, we lift each other with us. Strength is meant to be shared.
Help Veronica Dondas be the next Ms. Health & Fitness while supporting a great cause! The B+ Foundation provides financial assistance to families, funds childhood cancer research, and brings awareness to the fight against childhood cancer.
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