Approaching her 50th birthday, Denise decided it was time to make a change (Image: fiftyfitnessjourney/Instagram)

       In a remarkable transformation, a 52-year-old woman from California is defying time as she reveals her journey of reversing the clock on her body.

       Denise Kirtley, feeling inspired to take charge of her life, embarked on a path of rejuvenation after struggling with a weight gain of 20kg during the pandemic and perimenopause.

       Approaching her 50th birthday, Denise decided it was time to make a change when she noticed her wedding ring no longer fit.

       Signing up with an online company that provided personalised diet and fitness plans, she set her sights on a new and improved version of herself.

       Little did she know that this decision would lead her down an unexpected and empowering path.

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       The woman has shared her remarkable journey (Image: fiftyfitnessjourney/Instagram)

       Fueling her newfound passion, Denise embraced bodybuilding and soon found herself competing in multiple competitions.

       Following her rigid routine, she not only shed the excess weight but also built an enviable physique that defies her age.

       According to the Mirror, she said: “We really do get to choose how we age. It's all about your mindset.

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       “Old and ageing are very different - there's nothing wrong with ageing, I embrace my age.

       “But the word old makes me think of decline, and like my best years are behind me.

       “What we tell ourselves matters more than anything else. I'm ageing, but I'm strong, vibrant, and spirited.”

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       She added: "I lost 22kg within the first year and I fell in love with bodybuilding."

       Embracing a low-carb, protein-focused eating plan, she has reshaped her meals into a nourishing ritual, consuming five carefully curated dishes each day.

       But Denise's journey towards a renewed self didn't stop with her diet.

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       Complementing her nutritional choices, she committed herself to an intensive workout routine, sweating it out five days a week.

       Armed with dumbbells and resistance bands, she strategically divides her training sessions.

       Twice a week, she hones in on her upper body, while the remaining days are dedicated to sculpting her lower body.

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