I have struggled with my weight since I was a child.  At age 12, I joined Weight Watchers and lost 23 pounds.  I stopped going and gained the weight back ... and then some!  In 8th grade, I weighed 180 pounds.  I joined Weight Watchers, lost the weight, stopped going, and gained all the weight back.

I repeated this pattern many times throughout my life.

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Until I turned 48 years old.

 

My Dad was a diabetic and I had the waist and belly that told me I was headed right down that same road.  I decided I didn't want to go down that road.  I didn't want to be 50 years old and unhealthy. 

 

That's when I changed my life.

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I lost 65 pounds and decided I wanted to be a Weight Watchers Leader.

I was a Weight Watchers leader for more than 10 years.

I maintained a healthy weight during my years as a leader.

I credit that miracle happening because I was involved with a community that shared the same struggles as me.  I attended meetings with this community EVERY week for over 10 years! 

I believe belonging to a health conscience community for so long helped me keep off the weight.

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In the past 5 years, my parents and brother passed away.  I went through a divorce and, just recently fought breast cancer and beat it.  I could have used these life tragedies as an excuse to eat and comfort myself, gaining 30, 40, or 50 pounds like I would have in the past.  But I didn't.

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It's a great feeling knowing how to take care of me in the darkest hours of my life.

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ON THE BRIGHTER SIDE:

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Since I've lost the 65 pounds I have:

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• Jumped out of an airplane twice

• Walked at least 25 5k's

• Climbed up a 2-mile canyon in Arizona

• Went on a mission trip to Africa

• Hiked stunning places in the United States and overseas

• Went canoeing several times

• Zip lined many times

• AM LIVING MY BEST LIFE!!

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It's a great feeling knowing how to take care of me so I can live my best life!

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Covid changed my life by allowing me the opportunity to start my own weight loss/management business.  Many people encouraged me to open my own business by agreeing to join.  

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On July 1, 2020 "CHILL with Patti" had it's grand opening with 40 MEMBERS!!

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Come join us!  You'll be glad you did!!

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Contact me at:  Chillwithpatti@gmail.com

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