Story
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My name is Pat I am 50 years old and have had a weight problem since I was 18. Over the years my weight has gone up and down and every time it went down it went up even more. I broke my foot February 2008 which didn’t heal and I had to have an operation in May 2009, by the time I had the op I weighed 20st. I was immobile for 8 weeks and when allowed to walk again it was a struggle and a bit of a wake up call, so I decided that I had to do something or I would be overweight forever.
A friend had been to a hypnotist for weight loss and had lost weight so I decided to give it a try and signed up for 3 sessions with Lisa Jackson (qmhypnotherapy.co.uk). Before the hypnotherapy I had never eaten healthily or exercised but I now do and I have continued to see Lisa for regular sessions to keep me focused.
I then decided I wanted to exercise but I didn’t want to go to the gym or swimming as I felt too self conscious, so I thought if I got a Personal Trainer they can come to me and I wouldn’t have to leave my house and then no-one would see me struggling to exercise.
Luckily for me I found Shelley Baker (www.fits-u-personaltraining.co.uk), I had my first session on 6th July 2009 while still on crutches and haven’t looked back. I have just over four stone and am fitter and healthier than I have ever been, She has made me look at exercise in a different way and I now actually enjoy it, I now regulary go to the gym, cycle and swim and have even started jogging. I was a size 32 top and 26 bottoms I am now a size 20 top and a 16 bottoms, I want to lose another 5 stone and with Lisa and Shelley’s help I know I will.
I have just turned 50 and decided I wanted to achieve some things and as my mum and aunt both died from secondary breast cancer decided to raise money for Breast Cancer Campaign. Therefore I have signed up for a few charity events, because I am now confident I will be able to do them and to raise money for a cause that's close to my heart.
The first was the Pedal it Pink charity ride at Lee Valley Park on 28th March which I completed and raised over £1000, my second event is the Human Race Triathlon at Dorney Lake on 3rd July 2010
As I started my fitness sessions on 6th July on crutches and the trialthon is being held one year on I felt it would be a great acheivement to complete a triathlon.
Well I did it, I completed my first triathlon in 47 mins, I came 298 out of 335, I can't believe I did it, if you want to read my story of the day go to www.trifits-u.co.uk.
I loved it so much that I am doing the HSBC one on 12th September. I am in training as it is twice the distance of the last one and this time I am again raising money for Breast Cancer Campaign.
Breast Cancer Campaign's mission is to beat breast cancer by funding innovative world-class research to understand how breast cancer develops, leading to improved diagnosis, treatment, prevention and cure.
Therefore please help me raise as much money as I can for Breast Cancer Campaign.
Thank you for all your donations keep them coming.