My name is Brett Patterson, and I am a 40 year old Husband of One, Father of Four, and Teacher of Many. This is the story About Me.
I teach High School Social Studies, lead worship at my church, and have an amazing family that call me Dad. My wife and four kids are my inspiration to get my body and life in the best shape capable.
High School and College…
From age 15-25 I was a two-sport athlete in Baseball and Basketball. Skills aside, my body was in great shape. Also, I was young and naive to life and aging. I assumed, like many, that I would always be in good shape. It was in my DNA! However, what I didn’t realize is that the choices I made in the kitchen, fast food line, and restaurant menu were the most important parts of staying in shape.
I ate poorly, exercised infrequently, and slept like a college student (You know, 2 am – 12 pm!) Therefore, I found out the hard way that keeping that lifestyle not just affected my waist line, but also my health. Also, my blood pressure shot up near 150/95. I could barely breath walking up 2 flights of stairs. Never in my right mind did I think that running to first base in a softball game would cause utter exhaustion.
Next Life Steps…More About Me…
I got married in 2008 to my best friend! Over the course of the next 10 years we had 4 children, now ages 11, 8, and 4 year old twins. I love my life and my family! They are the reason that I decided to make the decision to put my nose to the grind. My family is why I chose to learn everything I could about weight loss and fitness, and change my life.
I hope that the story about me resonates with some of you. My desire is that you choose, as well, to make the leap of faith and change your life forever. Let’s do this together!