I was never what you might call a naturally thin or fit person. Even as a kid, I much preferred reading and watching cartoons to climbing, running or jumping. I played soccer and a few other sports half heartedly but gave them up by the time I got to junior high. High school was another adventure in inactivity- I was editor of the newspaper and involved in other extra curricular activities, but it wasn’t anything close to exercise or physical exertion. And like most teenagers, I lived on fast food and junk after school. I went off to college as a size 14.
In college and beyond, my bad habits continued. I lost weight a few times and discovered step aerobics and Weight Watchers, but I was never consistent and constantly gained and lost the same 25 pounds. Like most everyone, I met someone special, got married and was very happy for a long time. Eventually at about age 30, we decided to have kids. My weight still fluctuated in about a 15 pound range but I was a semi-regular exerciser by this point. I got pregnant and had a fairly normal pregnancy until about 31 weeks, when I was put on bed rest. The end result was a baby girl born a bit early but otherwise very much OK. I lost 35 pounds after her birth by doing an elliptical and using weight machines in a half hearted manner. I got pregnant with her brother right after her first birthday. Four more months of preventative bed rest followed and at the end of it, I was 60 pounds overweight with 2 small kids. I had to do something- I had no energy and I felt terrible. I di d the elliptical again and sometimes yoga, losing about 20 pounds.
Then I found Cathe on FitTV- I did the Cardio & Weight workout and I was hooked! I found The Cathe Nation and the rest is history- I lost over 60 pounds total with Cathe’s help. I bought every DVD Cathe made and am still as exhilarated and excited to do them as when
they were brand new. I love the changes to my body and most importantly, to my mind. I love that I am strong and fit and feel like I can do anything. I love that I am setting a good example for my kids- exercise and eating healthy are a given in our household. I got to meet Cathe at the 2009 Road Trip recently and I never had a chance to tell her my story- but I want her to know how much she has changed my life. Thank you Cathe! You are my inspiration everyday.
Wow you did a good job. You are so inspirational.
I think you are amazing and you a great example for moms everywhere! Super job Patti!
Wow Patti, I had no idea! What an amazing accomplishment – congrats!
your tiny!!!! you look great. Congrats on your success. Your motivation to many of us out here in cathe land.
YOU GO GIRL!!!!
congratulations! you look great! You are an inspiration.
What an inspiration! Thanks for sharing this Patti.
WOW! Amazing!!! You look so great! Congratulations!!!
Pattie – this is so very inspirational. Amazing story. You look fantastic, and you seem to have a great attitude. 🙂
Patti – this is so very inspirational. Amazing story. You look fantastic, and you seem to have a great attitude. 🙂
Patti — I remember meeting you at the Auguest Road Trip and in one of the classes I was behind you. I remember thinking you were working so hard and told the people around me at a later class, ‘if you get confused, watch her, she is really good’ and that was you.
Congratulations to you!! You look fantastic 🙂
Wow Patti you look AMAZING
WONDERFUL story! Thank you for sharing your success!!
I am so glad you posted your story. You truly are an inspiration!!
Ditto what everyone else has said. As a new mom I can only hope to have as good of results. Way to go!
Your story brought tears to my eyes, I love love loved it, you are truly an inspiration and you look like you could grace any fitness magazine!
AR.fit
you look great!!!
Wow! You are truly an inspiration to many! That is awesome Patti! You look GREAT!
Wow, thank you. I know this has been on here awhile, but I was just reading through these to get myself pumped up to work out this morning, and your story brought tears to my eyes. You sound so much like me, it’s scary. I’m just starting out with Cathe, and she’s already inspiring me. I hope I get the same incredible results you did! You look fanstastic, but I bet it’s nothing compared to how you feel 🙂