Pat Desormeaux

"Lots of deep breaths, workouts, healthy eating, and being okay with a slip up from time to time are things I try to do now before going for food. Bottom line, yes I knew most of these things, but it helps to have the support of others and the consistent reinforcement. "

Teacher, Wife and Mother

I teach first grade and also lead a very hectic and stressful life. Before NWPT (even now sometimes) I deal with stress by eating! I started coming to NW Personal Training about two and one half years ago. I began personal training with Jason and when he left, Ted became my trainer and I’ve worked with him ever since. Having struggled with weight issues for most of my life, I continue to be a work in progress. NWPT is helping me with the notion of a journey not a destination. I’m learning to take each day as it comes, eating healthy, reasonable- sized portions. Ted and I have had many conversations about healthy eating and feeling full on the right foods. I’ve always been a breakfast eater, but never did the 5 small meals a day. Water is something I do lots of in the summer but now I’m trying to make it a year long practice. Alison’s fat loss and healthy eating classes have been very beneficial. I’m eating foods I never dreamed of eating (nor wanted to) and finding they fill me up. I have way more energy, and have learned that I don’t have to have meat, chicken, etc. with every meal. I’m eating lots more variety of foods, reading food labels, watching sodium levels, and my diet coke habit is down to one per week! I am so much stronger now than I was thanks to Ted. He’s a pusher —but pushing me to go beyond what I think I can do has made me strong. He’s always changing up the routines so they don’t get boring (or easier!) and is quick to help make suggestions about what I can do to get a better work out or to stretch tight muscles. He knows when to challenge and when to be supportive and adjusts accordingly. I’ve also had the opportunity from time to time to train with Jenna, Sherri P. and Kristin. They too, bring their own twists to the workouts and are so supportive and helpful. Stress is another big obstacle I am faced with. Much of my eating is stress related. I’ve started Kristin’s Yoga class and attended Derek’s night session on handling stress and I find myself doing a better job of “chilling”. I leave Ted’s workout and Kristin’s class on Fridays feeling soooo rejuvenated and refreshed. Lots of deep breaths, workouts, healthy eating, and being okay with a slip up from time to time are things I try to do now before going for food. Bottom line, yes I knew most of these things, but it helps to have the support of others and the consistent reinforcement. I feel fortunate to have found such a dedicated, caring group of people who go out of their way to help guide me on my journey toward a healthy lifestyle. Thank you!