This Fit Grandma Lifts Over 400 Pounds; What Did You Do Today?

Start small, and don't be your own roadblock. "It doesn't have to be hard, just a few steps at a time," she said. "Ten or 15 minutes, then build up to 30 minutes five days a week. . . . A little bit is better than nothing."

She also said, "Be consistent; your muscles are there, but they're covered in fat." She suggested lifting weights and balancing with cardio.

And if you're feeling discouraged? "Continue it; take it a day at at a time. Don't give up, don't quit; think about yourself, think about your future, and think about making your life better than it was in the past. You're going to be surprised how you change your life."