Hi, I’m Patty Palko!

I help people get physically fit, lose weight, and radically change their health and wellness. I can’t wait to meet you and see how I can help you achieve your dreams!

Let me start this testimonial with a disclaimer – Patty did not ask me to write this! I asked her if she would let me write something to share with future clients. I hope that helps you read this knowing it’s not a paid endorsement but wanting to give accolades to someone who has helped me make significant changes in my life!

A little about me – I’m a 52 year old woman with a family including a husband and just recently left to college son (let the empty nest stage begin!) I have struggled with my weight most of my life. I love cardio exercise of all kinds but really struggle with strength training. I’ve tried every on-line program in an attempt to be consistent, but nothing would work.

I was reading a post in Next Door asking if anyone was interested in a neighborhood running group. Why not – I said -it could reenergize my waning interest in running. In comes the Patty part of the story! Patty had organized the group and told us her story. This is when I found out she also does health and wellness training. I asked if we could meet to discuss my goals and if she might be a good resource.

Let me cover what my list of “hopes” were and see if they resonate with you. Here comes the list:

• My goals were pretty clear – I didn’t want to be a body builder – I just wanted to improve my entire body….no problem right??!?!  Ok…in actuality – I was starting to notice that I was losing strength, flexibility and mobility. I do not want to be a burden to my family as I get older.  Patti was upfront that what I want to accomplish is not an “easy – quick fix” solution.  It will take time and consistency.  I wasn’t in horrible shape but the downhill can become a slippery slide that I was gaining speed.
• I’ve got knee, ankle and hand problems.  I had taken some tumbles and lost mobility in ankles and my right hand.  Could she help with this.  Short answer – yes!
• I have NO hand strength and am sick of asking my husband/son to open things for me – can she help with that.  Short answer again – yep!
• I have a pretty unhealthy relationship with food.  I wasn’t sure if I wanted to work on this or not but wanted to add this to the list.
• I needed help finding a work out routine that would work for me and didn’t depend on going to the gym for hours.

We went through the list and agreed that what I was trying to accomplish was possible.

 

Here is where I am today – six months into coaching by Patty:

• Day 1 of coaching – there was not a hint of a plank in my world.  Today – I can side plank, bosu plank, balance on three points plank for longer than I ever thought possible!
• Ankle flexibility – so much better!!
• Balance – so much better!!  My husband could count on a quarterly call with the dreaded “I’ve fallen…and need stitches” call pre – Patty.  Not a single fall since focusing on balance and flexibility!
• Consistency – I’m spoiled – I have Patty come twice a week and it’s been a game changer on my consistency and strength gain!  It’s worth every cent to have the white glove service of her coming to my house!
• Hand Strength – I can actually open jars on my own!!  I know this sounds a little pitiful – but I love not asking my husband to do it for me!
• My list could go on and on…push ups – no longer doing the knee thing and moving to a big girl push up!  Chest press – rocking it with good form.  Will I ever have a sexy back…not sure…but is my posture a 1000’s times better – yes indeed!
• Overall daily soreness from not moving enough – GONE!!

In addition to the above, she has made me see so many positive things in my changing attitude about food. We meet once a week for nutrition coaching and are finding what will work for me. She doesn’t try to force a one plan for all approach. Again – she meets you were you are and helps you make the changes you want. Patty will NEVER judge you! She is one of the best support systems in my world.

If you would like to discuss anything in more detail – let Patty know! If you are serious about making changes, you will not go wrong selecting Patty as your health and wellness coach!!

Good luck in your journey – it’s worth taking!

Tracey – Denver, CO

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