Irvin Randle, 57

I’ve been an elementary school teacher for 26 years, married for 31 years, and have two kids and a beautiful 5-year-old granddaughter. When she was born, she really motivated me. I was pushing 240 pounds and wanted to get myself together. I started going to the gym, laying off dessert, and jogging. I lost 30 pounds. I’ve always been a sharp dresser, so I started putting up pictures on Facebook of the new me. A guy asked if he could repost them on Instagram. 

I said, “Sure.” That was a Tuesday night in 2016. By Wednesday morning, people were texting and emailing from all over the world! It’s been a wild, wild ride. My son-in-law keeps telling me I’m a brand. If anything, I just want to inspire people to keep looking good after 50. But I’m not quitting teaching. Show me a kid reading a book and you’ll see the greatest joy in my face.  Follow @irvinrandle on Instagram