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A 55-YEAR-OLD mom has said she felt decades younger after focusing on her fitness journey.

She proclaimed that her life has changed for the better since she lost 30 pounds post-menopause.

Petra, a mom with two sons, spent 20 years overweight after she gave birth to her children
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Petra, a mom with two sons, spent 20 years overweight after she gave birth to her childrenCredit: Tiktok/ petragenco

Petra () shared the video with over 730,000 TikTok followers.

She revealed that she struggled with her health after giving birth to her children but finally took matters into her own hands.

"I spent 20 years overweight after having my two sons then I hit menopause," she said.

"I thought I'd never be slim again."

In another , she revealed during menopause she was experiencing hot flashes, depression, and low energy.

After she decided to focus on her fitness, things changed for the better: "I overcame the menopause and so can you!" she said.

Sporting a tank top and gym shorts, she exercised in her kitchen as she motivated her viewers to do the same.

"With determination and consistency, anyone can do it — I did!" she encouraged.

After losing the extra pounds, the mom felt her overall health improve greatly: "I lost 30 pounds in less than a year and now feel great!"

People were shocked by her transformation and offered her words of support.

"You look so amazing!!! Beautiful!" said one commenter.

Some were grateful for her content: "I notice a lot of your exercises are low impact and low cardio, I like that," said a fan.

She experienced symptoms like depression and hot flashes while going through menopause
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She experienced symptoms like depression and hot flashes while going through menopauseCredit: Tiktok/ petragenco
After she lost 30 pounds, she said her overall health improved and she felt great
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After she lost 30 pounds, she said her overall health improved and she felt greatCredit: Tiktok/ petragenco
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