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May's JakeBreaker!
by Kimberly Pemberton
Kathy and her best friend, Fay, taking a JakeBreak! F.Y.I. Fay got her name because Kathy found her inside a Fay dumpster.
Meet Kathy. Just 3 years ago she was forced to stop working because she could no longer sit at a desk. She suffered intense back pain and leg swelling. The many years of working long hours, not eating right, lack of daily exercise, and various medical issues were catching up to her. She had gained 30 pounds because her husband's heart condition forced her to quit smoking. Unfortunately, both she and her husband ended up in Cardiac Rehab! While there, a trainer introduced her to a healthier lifestyle. Motivated and inspired, Kathy decided to hire a personal trainer (me). I'm happy to report Kathy is now a very active 50+ happy, healthy woman and has re-discovered how to play again!
Kathy and I sat down recently to talk about her amazing transformation. It's a very inspirational story, which is why Kathy is our JakeBreaker of the Month!
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KIM: What motivated you to start your lifestyle program?
KATHY: I had to retire for health reason . After a few months at home, I set a goal to get myself well. To have a better quality of life, I could no longer sit at a desk or bend over and pick objects off the floor. Life as I had known it was slipping away and I just decided I had to get a grip on it. I also had a young dog that needed to be walked.
KIM: What health issues did you have?
KATHY: I have degenerative disc disease, previous spinal surgery and was on my way to a fusion surgery. I also had 4 DVT blood clots in months (which can be life threatening). I also have Hashimoto's disease, a form of hypothyroidism. which lowers my metabolism. Even with medication, it takes more effort for me to loose weight versus an ordinary person. Not to mention high blood pressure and GERD. Many of these illnesses are aggravated by inactivity and being overweight.
KIM: When did you start your program?
KATHY: I started in Cardiac Rehab in spring of '06. In August of '06, I started Aqua Aerobics at a local health center. In August of '07, I started working with a personal trainer (you)!
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