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I Realized My Entire Life Was Changing

October 15, 2019October 15, 2019 pattysfitnessjourney

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59 and Feeling Fine

October 9, 2020October 7, 2020 pattysfitnessjourney

WOW! I am entering the final year of my 50s. I am so thankful to be alive! I spent my 58th birthday in a "boot" as I recovered from foot surgery. I had previously taken a very serious fall down a mountain while hiking and after that fall, I decided to get my foot taken… Continue reading 59 and Feeling Fine

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Rheumatoid Arthritis, Hashimotos, and Overcoming Anxiety

June 1, 2020 pattysfitnessjourney

For those of you who are new to this blog, I started this back in 2016. It was private at first, and then made public. It started as a journal about weight loss and then it morphed into Oh- My-Word my RA went into remission. And then I learned about taking a T3 medicine along… Continue reading Rheumatoid Arthritis, Hashimotos, and Overcoming Anxiety

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MySwimPro – Do What You Love to Do

June 1, 2020 pattysfitnessjourney

I was blessed to be interviewed by MySwimPro in Vail, Colorado right before the Pandemic hit. Here is the result. My exhortation? Never give up on yourself. Check out the video here.

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Home School? I Didn’t Sign Up for This

April 7, 2020 pattysfitnessjourney

As I went for my morning walk today, the street was very empty. I usually walk to the elementary school and back. When I got to the school, I was flooded with thoughts. How is this working? You see the school is E-M-P-T-Y. In March, when most schools were getting ready for Spring Break, Spring… Continue reading Home School? I Didn’t Sign Up for This

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COVID-19 – April 4, 2020

April 5, 2020April 5, 2020 pattysfitnessjourney

In my ongoing quest to try and get some of this down in writing for my future grand children and great grand children, let's talk about Lysol, toilet paper, spaghetti, and the price of gasoline in this post. I've been self-quarantining for the past three weeks other than outdoor walks, so I haven't been to… Continue reading COVID-19 – April 4, 2020

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Reclaiming My Life
Thanksgiving looks different for us this year and Thanksgiving looks different for us this year and I’m not even mad. My kids know my favorite holiday is Thanksgiving but because of the events of 2020, we won’t be all together this year. BUT you know what, because Dave and I have stayed diligent with our health goals, I feel confident many more family Thanksgivings are in our future. SO from Dave and I (or DoubleD and me) we wish you a very happy Thanksgiving! What are you thankful for? #reclaimingmylife, #gettinghealthy, #motivation, #progressnotperfection, #transformation, #weightlosssupport, #fitnessjourney, #healthylifestyle, #health #wlstories, #nsv, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #motivation, #reclaimingpatty, #thanksgiving, #thankful, #healthylifestyle
I AM THANKFUL I am thankful for the wife who say I AM THANKFUL I am thankful for the wife who says it's hot dogs tonight because she is home with me and not with someone else. For the husband who is on the sofa who is being a couch potato because he is home with me and not out at the bars. For the teenager who is complaining about doing dishes, because that means he or she is at home, not on the streets. For the taxes that I pay, because it means that I am employed. For the mess to clean after a party, because it means that I have been surrounded by friends. For the clothes that fit a little too snug, because it means I have enough to eat. For my shadow that watches me work, because it means I am in the sunshine. For a lawn that needs mowing, windows that need cleaning, and gutters that need fixing, because it means I have a home. For all the complaining I hear about the government, because it means that we have freedom of speech. For the parking spot I find at the far end of the parking lot, because it means I am able to walk and that I have been blessed with transportation. For my huge heating bill, because it means I am warm. For the lady behind me in church that sings off key, because it means that I can hear. For the pile of laundry and ironing, because it means I have clothes to wear. For weariness and aching muscles at the end of the day, because it means I have been capable of working hard. For the alarm that goes off in the early morning hours, because it means that I am alive. Finally, for too much email, because it means I have friends who are thinking of me. It's all about the attitude, isn't it? #thankfulnesz, #sundaythoughts, #pattysfreshperspective, #attitudeofgratitude, #reclaimingmylife, #reclaimingpatty, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #autoimmunewarrior, #wlstories, #samehere, #myswimpro, #themagic5, #youmatter
Do you believe in miracles? I do. I used to thin Do you believe in miracles? I do. I used to think aneurysm meant death. Boy was I wrong. As we remember November 20th, I am thankful always for two things on this date - Benjamin Deters' birth and Phyllis Fraga's life. You see, my mom came to Gunnison to be with me for Ben's birth. As it turns out we sent her to Jessica's Holiday Music program at school at 2:00 p.m. and Ben was born at 2:15 p.m. But the entire visit she was complaining of a horrible headache. She knew it was serious and did not want to be seen in Gunnison. So on her way out our door to go home to CA she said to me, "Good bye. I think I have a brain tumor." She doesn't remember saying that, but I will never forget. I was able to call my sisters immediately. She left my house on a Saturday, arrived in CA and had a friend take her immediately to Emergency (not home first - straight to the hospital.) By Sunday Teresa (my sister) had flown out out be with her. Turns out it was an anuerysm - very, very serious. But she pulled through and today it is 19 years later. So I love you Benjamin Deters and I love you Phyllis J Fraga. . I thank God for you both daily! #miraclestories, #lifeafteranuerysm, #birthdayboy, #imamommasgirl, #thankful, #grateful, #blessed, #reclaimingpatty, #reclaimingphyllis, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #pattysfitnessjourney
It’s NOT always about the scale. Here are just It’s NOT always about the scale. Here are just a few of my non-scale victories. • Blood pressure normal • Reduced Thyroid Meds • Inflammation markers normal • Airplane seatbelt fits • Fit in a regular bathroom stall • Haven’t broken a toilet seat • Eliminated naps • Greatly reduced anxiety • Not afraid to wear a swim suit • Not afraid to walk outside • Greatly reduced anxiety • competed in several swim meets • Learned to love myself What are some of your non-scale victories? #reclaimingmylife, #gettinghealthy, #motivation, #progressnotperfection, #transformation, #weightlosssupport, #fitnessjourney, #healthylifestyle, #health #wlstories, #nsv, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #motivation, #reclaimingpatty, #nonscalevictories #autoimmunewarrior, #facetofacefriday
Got up early- did a hike! National Take a Hike Da Got up early- did a hike! National Take a Hike Day. Did you get outside today? # #reclaimingmylife, #gettinghealthy, #motivation, #progressnotperfection, #transformation, #weightlosssupport, #fitnessjourney, #healthylifestyle, #health #wlstories, #nsv, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #motivation, #reclaimingpatty
Be patient with yourself AND with others. #patty Be patient with yourself AND with others. #pattysweeklymessage, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #grace, #mercy, #patience, #kindness, #hashimotoswarrior, #youmatter, #makeitcount4dani, #ellyandgrace, #myswimproambassador, #wlstories, #reclaimingmylife, #reclaimingpatty
Well our pool closed. So I thought I’d concentr Well our pool closed. So I thought I’d concentrate on what I am thankful for. What are you thankful for? #thankfulthursday, #reclaimingpatty, #reclaimingmylife, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #autoimmunewarrior, #stayhealthy, #makeitcount4dani, #nopoolnoexcuses, #myswimpro, #youmatter, #bekind, #pattysfitnessjourney
Today’s friendly reminder brought to you by Patt Today’s friendly reminder brought to you by Patty’s Fitness Journey! #myswimpro, #underwateraudio, #themagic5, #samehere, #wlstories, #makeitcount4dani, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #autoimmunewarrior, #reclaimingmylife, #reclaimingpatty, #youmatter
“It doesn’t have to be hard,” my new Rheumat “It doesn’t have to be hard,” my new Rheumatologist/Life coach said to me as I was telling her about something “hard” I was going through. She asked, “who says it’s hard?” I answered, “I do.” “Exactly!” she said, “It doesn’t have to be hard.” Boy those words I have repeated over and over since that visit. It helps to “calm myself.” Sweatshirt from @ellyandgrace. #strongwomen, #youcanbeanythingyouwanttobe, #calmyourself, #youmatter, #samehere, #wlstories, #myswimpro, #underwateraudio, #themagic5, #pattysweeklymessage, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #lifecoachingtips, #autoimmunewarrior
The future is uncertain. What if we shut down aga The future is uncertain. What if we shut down again? What if gyms close? What if pools close? I’ve been doing front porch workouts since March. It is 100% do-able. I may not be a weight lifting champion on the other side of this pandemic, but I will still be able to • go up and down stairs • hike the Colorado trails • squat to go to the bathroom • get up and down from the floor • tie my own shoes These are huge victories especially when you have RA. You don’t need a gym, you just need to keep moving. If you are looking for online coaching and/or great content check out @prs_and_donuts page. Don’t let the uncertainty get to you. I have to believe we are going to be alright. #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #movementismedicine, #homeworkouts, #homegym, #rheumatoidarthritisfighter, #hike, #swim, #wlstories, #reclaimingpatty, #reclaimingmylife, #choosejoy, #frontporchworkout, #prsanddonuts
THIS. #bekind, #youmatter, #reclaimingpatty, #rec THIS. #bekind, #youmatter, #reclaimingpatty, #reclaimingmylife, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #loveyourneighbor
THIS!! Sweatshirt is from @ellyandgrace. #patty THIS!! Sweatshirt is from @ellyandgrace. #pattysweeklymessage, #reclaimingmylife, #reclaimingpatty, #wlstories, #samehere, #myswimpro, #themagic5, #underwateraudio, #primalharvest, #ellyandgrace, #youmatter, #kindness, #samehere, #makeitcount4dani, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #motivation, #samehere, #bookcliffs, #colorado
New day. New Month. Today I’m thankful for the New day. New Month. Today I’m thankful for the extra hour of sleep. My November challenge participants— what are you thankful for? #pattys30daychallenge, #gratefulness, #pattysfitnessjourney, #fitnessinbodymindspirit, #reclaimingpatty, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, ##reclaimingmylife, #gettinghealthy, #motivation, #progressnotperfection, #transformation, #weightlosssupport, #fitnessjourney, #healthylifestyle, #health #wlstories, #nsv, #motivation,
Be that one! Great to remember as we head into th Be that one! Great to remember as we head into the next week. #reclaimingmylife, #gettinghealthy, #motivation, #progressnotperfection, #transformation, #weightlosssupport, #fitnessjourney, #healthylifestyle, #health #wlstories, #nsv, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #motivation, #reclaimingpatty, #wlstories, #samehere, #youmatter
I knew a woman once who waited for the *perfect* d I knew a woman once who waited for the *perfect* day, the ultimate raise, the long applause, the mountain retreat, the magic number, the noticed thanks, ‪the wanted‬ affirmation that never came— & for far too long she had no idea that it could just be: the cotton bedsheets pulled up & made smooth in a messy room, or even the cup of cold water tipped at her lips that slipped down like the perfect answer or even this regular moment with her heart drumming like a wild anthem within her, because on any old day, even this one, it is *never too late*, all she had to do was write down these smallest slivers of grace in her everyday because: *Gratefulness isn’t hard. Forgetting to be grateful is what makes life hard.* All she had to say to herself for the last 60 days of the year is: ‘Keep your eyes open to the gifts all around you — that you get to open if you just pay attention.’ A life that is meaningful — starts with a heart that is grateful. #1000Gifts #ChooseJoy #OTGOBS #bethegift #thanksgiving #thanksliving, #repost, #thankfulthursday, #reclaimingmylife, #reclaimingpatty, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #youmatter, #wlstories, #samehere /// Read more in this post: How to Salvage 2020 & Finish Strong: The Year’s Crowning 60 Days —> http://bit.ly/Salvage2020andFinishStrong
Small steps matter! Slow and steady wins the race Small steps matter! Slow and steady wins the race. Are you signed up for the November challenge? The link to sign up is in my bio. November 1 is coming soon. #reclaimingmylife, #gettinghealthy, #motivation, #progressnotperfection, #transformation, #weightlosssupport, #fitnessjourney, #healthylifestyle, #health #wlstories, #nsv, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #motivation, #reclaimingpatty, #novemberchallenge
Not gonna lie; it was cold. It would have been ea Not gonna lie; it was cold. It would have been easy to text the trainer and say, sorry not feeling it today.” But that’s not who I am and he would just say “wear layers.” Lol Had to keep moving, but it felt great to get the planned workout in. If you would like a virtual coach OR a nutrition coach, check out @prs_and_donuts. They’ve helped me a ton! #reclaimingmylife, #gettinghealthy, #motivation, #progressnotperfection, #transformation, #weightlosssupport, #fitnessjourney, #healthylifestyle, #health #wlstories, #nsv, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #motivation, #reclaimingpatty, #prsanddonuts, #viprpro
29 years - what’s your secret? Instead of sayi 29 years - what’s your secret? Instead of saying “You, I think you, Let’s, We, That is.” Substitute “I feel, I want, I like, I prefer.” Instead of saying “I said.” Substitute “I meant.” Instead of saying “you said.” Substitute “I heard.” Instead of “always, never.” Substitute, “up to now, in the past.” It helps, I swear. Learning how to communicate has helped us immensely. We thoroughly enjoy being with one another. We’ve even worked together in our family room for the past 17 years building a successful business from the ground up. Here’s to 29 more years! Double D and me! #relationships, #anniversary, #doubledandme, #29thanniversary, #enjoyeveryminute, #reclaimingmylife, #gettinghealthy, #motivation, #progressnotperfection, #transformation, #weightlosssupport, #fitnessjourney, #healthylifestyle, #health #wlstories, #nsv, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #motivation, #reclaimingpatty
Back by popular demand-/the November challenge. Y Back by popular demand-/the November challenge. You can sign up by using the link in my bio or click on this link https://forms.aweber.com/form/00/1069687300.htm. Together we can make a positive impact! #reclaimingpatty, #reclaimingmylife, #pattysfitnessjourney, #novemberchallengewithpatty, #youmatter, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #youmatter, #makeadifference
World Swim Day is tomorrow. I had to get my swim World Swim Day is tomorrow. I had to get my swim in today (pool availability, etc.). @myswimpro app is free all weekend. Check it out. Tons of workouts and videos and even training plans. There is also an entire dry land section as well. Who doesn’t like FREE? If you decide to buy the app, you can get 20% off with the code PATTYSWIMS. Happy World Swim Day! #reclaimingmylife, #gettinghealthy, #motivation, #progressnotperfection, #transformation, #weightlosssupport, #fitnessjourney, #healthylifestyle, #health #wlstories, #nsv, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #motivation, #reclaimingpatty, #worldswimday, #myswimpro, #themagic5, #underwateraudio
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