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I Realized My Entire Life Was Changing

October 15, 2019October 15, 2019 pattysfitnessjourney

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Mental Health, Swimming

Prioritizing Our Mental Health Is an Act of Courage!

July 29, 2021 pattysfitnessjourney

Where do I start? I LOVE the Olympics. I have since I was a little girl. I watched Mark Spitz win 7 Gold Medals in 1972 at the Olympics and set 7 World Records in the process. Friends and family used to ask me if my goal in swimming was the Olympics. It never was.… Continue reading Prioritizing Our Mental Health Is an Act of Courage!

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Hiking

Choose Thankfulness

July 27, 2021 pattysfitnessjourney

This morning I woke up at 4:30 a.m. on my own. The last few days I've been feeling really well. Super rested, energized - but still have a bum hand. BUT I can hike this trail without the use of my hand AND sunrise was 6:09 a.m. Wouldn't that be awesome to see the sunrise?… Continue reading Choose Thankfulness

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Mental Health, Self Love, Wellness

Some Teachers Are Simply Sent by God

July 26, 2021July 26, 2021 pattysfitnessjourney

Preach the Gospel at all times and when necessary, use words.  When we moved to GJ 18 years ago, I was pretty much done with “preachers.”  I had just spent many years living with men and women who proclaimed to be preachers in “word” but NOT in deed.  I was very broken when I arrived… Continue reading Some Teachers Are Simply Sent by God

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About Me, Rheumatoid Arthritis

So Much WOW

July 23, 2021July 31, 2021 pattysfitnessjourney

WOW! I have a few things in the works for this blog and basically for my message of "it's never too late to reclaim your life." I hired a helper about a month ago and yesterday was her last day at her previous job and today I have her full time AND she's absolutely awesome.… Continue reading So Much WOW

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Inflammation, Rheumatoid Arthritis

Life Update – 7/22/2021

July 23, 2021July 23, 2021 pattysfitnessjourney

Just got back from Boston. My niece got married. After a year of isolation, it was great to be able to see family again. If nothing else, COVID helped me remember what's important in my life. I am going to try and write here more often. Making a short concise Instagram or Facebook post takes… Continue reading Life Update – 7/22/2021

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Stay focused! #bringontheweek, #reclaimingmylife, Stay focused! #bringontheweek, #reclaimingmylife, #gettinghealthy, #motivation, #progressnotperfection, #healthylifestyle, #health #wlstories, #nsv, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #reclaimingpatty, #slowandsteadywinstherace, #youmatter, #kindness, #pattysfreshperspective, #samehere, #onedayatatime
Rained a ton last night. Should have been my firs Rained a ton last night. Should have been my first clue. Started out so dry and beautiful; ended up with some very muddy shoes. #reclaimingmylife, #gettinghealthy, #motivation, #progressnotperfection, #healthylifestyle, #health #wlstories, #nsv, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #reclaimingpatty, #slowandsteadywinstherace, #youmatter, #kindness, #pattysfreshperspective, #samehere, #onedayatatime
Flex Friday. 💪💪💪 Another beautiful day. Flex Friday. 💪💪💪 Another beautiful day. Two things: did you enter the giveaway on my FB page? Did you know you can text me at 970-446-5729. It’s really me and I really answer. #reclaimingmylife, #gettinghealthy, #motivation, #progressnotperfection, #healthylifestyle, #health #wlstories, #nsv, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #reclaimingpatty, #slowandsteadywinstherace, #youmatter, #kindness, #pattysfreshperspective, #samehere, #onedayatatime
6 am views! #reclaimingmylife, #gettinghealthy, # 6 am views! #reclaimingmylife, #gettinghealthy, #motivation, #progressnotperfection, #healthylifestyle, #health #wlstories, #nsv, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #reclaimingpatty, #slowandsteadywinstherace, #youmatter, #kindness, #pattysfreshperspective, #samehere, #onedayatatime
Every sunrise is an invitation for us to arise and Every sunrise is an invitation for us to arise and brighten someone’s day. #reclaimingmylife, #gettinghealthy, #motivation, #progressnotperfection, #healthylifestyle, #health #wlstories, #nsv, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #reclaimingpatty, #slowandsteadywinstherace, #youmatter, #kindness, #pattysfreshperspective, #samehere, #onedayatatime
Live life to the fullest! “If you want to unders Live life to the fullest! “If you want to understand what a year of life means, ask a student who just flunked his end-of-the-year exams. Or a month of life: speak to a mother who has just given birth to a premature baby and is waiting for him to be taken out of the incubator before she can hold him safe and sound in her arms. Or a week: interview a man who works in a factory or a mine to feed his family. Or a day: ask two people madly in love who are waiting for their next rendezvous. Or an hour: talk to a claustrophobia sufferer stuck in a broken-down elevator. Or a second: look at the expression on the face of a man who has just escaped from a car wreck. Or one-thousandth of a second: ask the athlete who just won the silver medal at the Olympic Games, and not the gold he trained for all his life. Life is magic, Arthur, and I know what I'm saying because since my accident I appreciate the value of every instant. So I beg you, let's make the most of all the seconds that we have left.” #reclaimingmylife, #gettinghealthy, #motivation, #progressnotperfection, #healthylifestyle, #health #wlstories, #nsv, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #reclaimingpatty, #slowandsteadywinstherace, #youmatter, #kindness, #pattysfreshperspective, #samehere, #onedayatatime
Wine improves with age—the older I get, the bett Wine improves with age—the older I get, the better I like it! #facetofacefriday, #doubleentendre, #reclaimingmylife, #gettinghealthy, #motivation, #progressnotperfection, #healthylifestyle, #health #wlstories, #nsv, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #reclaimingpatty, #slowandsteadywinstherace, #youmatter, #kindness, #pattysfreshperspective, #samehere, #onedayatatime
I tied happiness to a number on a scale! Not anym I tied happiness to a number on a scale! Not anymore. May I present, “this is what happy looks like for me.” No numbers involved. Live your life. Do your best. And give yourself grace. #reclaimingmylife, #gettinghealthy, #motivation, #progressnotperfection, #healthylifestyle, #health #wlstories, #nsv, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #reclaimingpatty, #slowandsteadywinstherace, #youmatter, #kindness, #pattysfreshperspective, #samehere, #onedayatatime
#repost @prs_and_donuts ・・・ Today I am grate #repost @prs_and_donuts ・・・ Today I am grateful for clients that have become friends and family. Patty and I have been training together since my Gold’s Gym days in Grand Junction, CO. When I moved to Boston in 2017, we continued to work together online via email and spreadsheets. In March of 2020 we realized virtual training was an option and now we meet twice a week via FaceTime! Patty has always believed in us and has been one of our fiercest supporters. We are so happy to have been able to spend some time together IN PERSON yesterday. What are you grateful for today?
Got some help in the office which allowed me to ge Got some help in the office which allowed me to get in a Tuesday swim. If you need ideas for workouts, checkout @myswimpro. I swam the Workout of the Day! #reclaimingmylife, #gettinghealthy, #motivation, #progressnotperfection, #healthylifestyle, #health #wlstories, #nsv, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #reclaimingpatty, #slowandsteadywinstherace, #youmatter, #kindness, #pattysfreshperspective, #samehere, #onedayatatime
#motivationmonday #reclaimingmylife, #gettinghea #motivationmonday #reclaimingmylife, #gettinghealthy, #motivation, #progressnotperfection, #healthylifestyle, #health #wlstories, #nsv, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #reclaimingpatty, #slowandsteadywinstherace, #youmatter, #kindness, #pattysfreshperspective, #samehere, #onedayatatime
Do you see that scar on my neck? That’s my than Do you see that scar on my neck? That’s my thank you God scar. At 9 months old I was put in God’s hands according to the doctors. The doctor slept in the room next to mine. The doctor prayed in the hospital chapel. All our family and friends prayed as well. I’m thankful to live in one nation under God where I have the religious freedom to wear my scar (and my @ellyandgrace shirt) proudly. #preacherpatty, #sundaysermon, #ellyandgrace, #prayer, #reclaimingmylife, #gettinghealthy, #motivation, #progressnotperfection, #healthylifestyle, #health #wlstories, #nsv, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #reclaimingpatty, #slowandsteadywinstherace, #youmatter, #kindness, #pattysfreshperspective, #samehere, #onedayatatime
Face to Face Friday: much more than weight loss. Face to Face Friday: much more than weight loss. Make sure you are in control of your life. I had to learn that in my 50s. I thought being a good Christian meant giving, giving, giving. But I gave until there was absolutely nothing left in the tank. I didn’t even know God’s love in my life. Numb is a great way to explain it. When RA hit me at about the same time one of my high school friends died, I began re-evaluating everything and unloading responsibilities like crazy. That unloading eventually led me to the gym at the right time to meet the right person to load back on the responsibility of me! My life. My self-care! My joy! So yes, that picture shows physical weight loss. But what you may not see is the mental weight loss that has led to a new me! You are worth it! Fight for you and your peace! #slowandsteadywinstherace, #youareworthit, #reclaimingmylife, #reclaimingpatty, #youcantgetbloodfromaturnip, #hashimotoswarrior, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #joy, #peaceofmind, #samehere🤙, #overcominganxiety, #facetofacefriday, #muchmorethanweightloss
Celebrating Independence! That steroid shot has m Celebrating Independence! That steroid shot has made it so I can actually pull on a swim suit and put on a cap! Feels good to be back in the water. Oh it’s the little things that we take for granted…. #reclaimingmylife, #gettinghealthy, #motivation, #progressnotperfection, #healthylifestyle, #health #wlstories, #nsv, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #reclaimingpatty, #slowandsteadywinstherace, #youmatter, #kindness, #pattysfreshperspective, #samehere, #onedayatatime, #themagic5
Rheumatologist check up. Confirmed what I felt. Rheumatologist check up. Confirmed what I felt. I am in a flare (caused by the vaccination). Oh well. Relief is on the way! Praise the Lord. #nevergiveup, #onedayatatime, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #reclaimingmylife, #reclaimingpatty
Two truths and a lie. Still on the front porch. Two truths and a lie. Still on the front porch. Still working out with @prs_and_donuts. Still loving every moment of it. Well…….I do love how I feel when it’s over. #reclaimingmylife, #gettinghealthy, #motivation, #progressnotperfection, #healthylifestyle, #health #wlstories, #nsv, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #reclaimingpatty, #slowandsteadywinstherace, #youmatter, #kindness, #pattysfreshperspective, #samehere, #onedayatatime
For MANY years I sat on the sidelines during Deter For MANY years I sat on the sidelines during Deters’ family reunions. I thought I was too heavy, too out of shape, too much of an outsider. I declined zip lining, rafting, roller coasters, water parks, etc. That all changed 5 years ago. I began to learn to love myself again. I learned how to get in shape. I learned how to drop some weight. In short I reclaimed my life. When the opportunity presented itself to go tubing last weekend, I just couldn’t pass it up. Every joint in my body hurts right now (ever since the vaccine), but Dave went with me and our driver agreed to go at our pace. It was so fun! It started with realizing I am worth it. So are you! What’s on your bucket list? #reclaimingmylife, #gettinghealthy, #motivation, #progressnotperfection, #healthylifestyle, #health #wlstories, #nsv, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #reclaimingpatty, #slowandsteadywinstherace, #youmatter, #kindness, #pattysfreshperspective, #samehere, #onedayatatime, #bucketlist
A lot of people are struggling out there with the A lot of people are struggling out there with the craziness of 2020. Best thing I can do is be patient and kind and be a good listener. Agree? #preacherpatty, #reclaimingmylife, #gettinghealthy, #motivation, #progressnotperfection, #healthylifestyle, #health #wlstories, #nsv, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #reclaimingpatty, #slowandsteadywinstherace, #youmatter, #kindness, #pattysfreshperspective, #samehere, #onedayatatime Sweatshirt from @ellyandgrace
Love the Midwest! #tiktoknewbie, #sunset, #midwes Love the Midwest! #tiktoknewbie, #sunset, #midwestliving
Water makes me smile. What makes you smile? #rec Water makes me smile. What makes you smile? #reclaimingmylife, #gettinghealthy, #motivation, #progressnotperfection, #healthylifestyle, #health #wlstories, #nsv, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #reclaimingpatty, #slowandsteadywinstherace, #youmatter, #kindness, #pattysfreshperspective, #samehere, #onedayatatime
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Rained a ton last night. Should have been my first clue. Started out so dry and beautiful; ended up with some very muddy shoes.
Flex Friday. 💪💪💪 Another beautiful day. Two things: did you enter the giveaway on my FB page? Did you know you can text me at 970-446-5729. It’s really me and I really answer.
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Every sunrise is an invitation for us to arise and brighten someone’s day.
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