A 3 minute read. What’s your name and where do you come from? Trisha Welsh - I grew up in Central Ohio, lived in Allentown Pennsylvania for 8 years and recently moved to Richmond Virginia. End of the month will be 2 years since moving. Do you have a family and what’s your profession? Last month I celebrated my 6 year wedding anniversary with my husband, Shayne. He is Canadian from Huntsville, Ontario. We met online and dated long distance for 2+ years. His job is what caused us to move in together from Ohio and Canada to Pennsylvania in 2010. We have a 4 year old son, Parker. He is a VERY active and imaginative young boy who is always on the run...literally running everywhere. Last year we adopted Henry, our rescue dog. The attached picture is of us four and the struggles of taking a nice family photo with a small child and a dog trying to appear like a normal high functioning family. My profession is in multi-unit restaurant management. I've worked for Panera Bread for 13+ years, and I'm currently the Area Director in Richmond. I have 8 locations and an incredible team of people who I lead and always try to set a positive example for them. How did you get introduced to PLT? I used to attend the same gym as Tracy O'Connell. Her and I kept in touch over the years and when I was serious about weight loss, I reached out to her for recommendations and she spoke so highly of PLT. I trust Tracy's judgement, and decided to give it a shot. I'm also friends with a previous client, Jessica Jacquot, and she encouraged me to sign up as well. Who is your coach? The wonderful Miss Amy Name 3 things that sum up your thoughts on your coach 1. Accountability....with a little well deserved tough love :) 2. Kindness - she would help me see the small victories when I struggled to see them myself. 3. Patience - for all the types I was late turning my tracker in...i'm so sorry! your patience makes you a saint! Are you engaged in regular exercise/a sport? Now I am, but I wasn't always. I took about a 2 year break from Crossfit and started again in January. My healthy journey with PLT gave me the confidence to go back. In addition I'm forcing myself to run outside. I hate running, running hates me....so we will learn to get along so I can catch up with my 4 year old before he can outrun me. (he is close!) How did you find your PLT onboarding experience & community experience? I love the community. I was very unsure of what to expect in the beginning as I have never had a formal coach or nutrition program but it was easy! Coach Amy gave me all the tools I needed and it took off from there! What dieting programs had you tried previously and what makes PLT standout from previous programs? I used to take all the weight loss meds and would buy into any gimmick that would convince me I can lose weight. I've struggled with body image and weight my whole life (even when I was at my fittest, I had little to no confidence). PLT is different because it broke down the science of weight loss without being hungry all day. Before PLT, I didn't want to believe that calorie deficit was the answer. I would eat "healthy", eating the stupid salad and drink all the water but still no weight loss. I was convinced something was wrong with me, even to the point that I had my Thyroid tested (...it's slightly underactive but not enough to cause problems). I also had a fear that if I restricted calories I would develop an unhealthy eating disorder. I also didn't understand Macros. I knew what they were but not how sourcing calories in the right amount of macros would make a difference in weight loss. PLT taught me that I'm not broken, I can lose weight and if I understand how my body ACTUALLY works and not how I THINK it works. In essence, I started to trust the science and trust my coach. What was your driving reason for joining PLT? Many reasons. I used to be fit-ish and healthy, and I miss the energy level I had. After I had my son, I gained 30+ pounds in about 6 months, and 50 lbs in about a year. My family of origin has a long history of poor health from poor decision making, and I really started to fear I was going to be like them. I don't want to be diabetic and have high blood pressure in my 30's. My husband and son are very active and deserve a mom/wife who can keep up with them. I also lead a team of 300+ people. If I am to be the role model I want to be, I need to physically take care of myself so I can lead by example. I know I will have more energy and stamina if I take care of my physical body. My family and my team deserves the best of me, and not just what's leftover. How much weight have you lost with PLT? 28 total and 22lbs since starting PLT! started my health journey at 211, joined PLT at 205 and I hit 183 two weeks ago. What non-scale successes have you found since joining PLT? I can run a mile without dying anymore. I'm not fast, but I am consistent. I returned to the gym and I'm thriving! It's such a confidence booster. Clothes are starting to fit better and better. The best non-scale success is when I get a compliment from someone who notices I'm working hard at losing the weight. How have you increased your nutritional education since PLT? I've learned so much! The community questions and posts have been true eye-openers. I generally struggle eating protein, as I'm not a big meat eater, and many of the discussions have helped me find ways to increase protein intake. The most impactful learning has been portion size. There is no substitution for a scale. Once I learned what portions are supposed to be rather than what my eyeballs think they should be, I now understand why I struggled with weight loss for so many years. What 1 piece of advice would you give to people considering joining PLT or new members? Be patient and consistent. Consistency builds the habits that most people currently lack, and habits are what will give you long term success and not a quick fix. For me, PLT taught me the lifestyle change I needed to make if I want to achieve my long term goals. ...and a 2nd piece of advice.... This is a self motivated program. Your coach is there to be a coach but not to play your game for you. Before you join, understand your "whys" for wanting to start and make sure they are strong enough that you won't want to quit on yourself. Your turn now; what 1 thing would you like to ask me? What is your "why" that drives you to have this company and help so many people live a healthier lifestyle? Hi Trisha, Thanks for the question! I became interested in nutrition after my own journey to lose weight and get fit again for my future and family's. Coaching people for nutrition and helping them achieve a healthier lifestyle is a real blessing to me. Clients connect deeply and share a lot of information with us, they let us into their lives and we feel every peak and trough of their journey. It has so many magical moments. Seeing them transform weekly is amazing, and I don't refer to the aesthetics, but the transformation of self. Their internal emotional changes are way more than the external physical transformation everyone sees. Watching them overcome their struggles keeps all us coaches motivated to help more people! Tks Paul A 3 minute read. What’s your name and where do you come from? Lawrence (Larry) Amato Do you have a family and what’s your profession? My Bride-Marianne, 3 sons-Christopher-27 Zachary-18 and Evan-15. I am an Operations Manager for HNI Global How did you get introduced to PLT? Coach Patti’s transformation inspired my wife and I. Who is your coach? Coach Deb Name 3 things that sum up your thoughts on your coach. 1. Focused 2. Straight shooter 3. Encouraging Are you engaged in regular exercise/a sport? Avid skier How did you find your PLT onboarding experience & community experience? Easy!!!! I just did it.. first week was a small bump, once over that, I went in feet first. What dieting programs had you tried previously and what makes PLT standout from previous programs? Not many really... I was a vegetarian for about 7 years in my 20’s... I was in great shape back then and ate/worked out responsibly .... this program works for me because it’s not really a program... for me... it’s an education on how to eat properly What was your driving reason for joining PLT? I was pushing 250 lbs with a cholesterol and high blood pressure issue... and at age 52 I didn’t want to go into my later years overweight. My wife and I decided why not get back to the way we were when we met each other; for me it’s 185 and that’s where I’m headed. And that’s where I plan to stay. How much weight have you lost with PLT? 56lbs! What non-scale successes have you found since joining PLT? I love the energy that I have and I love that I can fit into all of my clothes not just my fat ones. How have you increased your nutritional education since PLT? Yes, 100% What 1 piece of advice would you give to people considering joining PLT or new members? My advice would be, if you’re considering it then you’ve already made up your mind to join. Anyone can do anything and everyone is capable, so why not you? I have a dear friend who would eat nothing but beef and potatoes and now... he lost over 45 pounds on the PLT program and is eating cottage cheese and yogurt. If he can do that, then we all can do that. You owe it to yourself and you owe it to the people who love you to own your body and not let the food you eat own your body. Your turn now; what 1 thing would you like to ask me? I’d like to know your story Hi Larry,
Thanks for the question! I was a typically very active child and younger person. I got into bodybuilding and powerlifting at 13 and if I’m honest it kinda sidetracked my schooling, certainly hijacked my exams at 16! Through my 20s I still lifted with friends but in my 30s and 40s quit exercise and had a family, drank too much wine & slowly gained weight. Eventually at the end of 2014 I had hit 226lb and enough was enough. I embarked on 5 days a week CrossFit & made something dietary changes and limited alcohol to weekends. I lost 57lb in 20 weeks. I then maintained myself for approx 18 months but just didn’t look how I felt I should, considering I trained most days. Eventually I worked with 2 different coaches and stripped the remaining bodyfat off, tota 70lb lost. That sounds like a truly epic story but it has its negatives too; I was (in my opinion) over dieted down to 158lb by my coach, I’m at 180lb today, and my regular weight I would say is about 174. At the time I thought I looked great but looking back I did not. I went on my own and quickly regained 10lb weight. It taught me a lot about morals and ethics and the way the industry is focused sadly. During that time I taught myself a lot about nutrition and I knew I wanted to be a coach myself, so I would read and listen to podcasts daily. Eventually I became a coach and started PLT, the rest they say... Tks for the awesome question Paul A 3 minute read What’s your name and where do you come from? Tracy Williams, currently living in Florida, although I am originally from South Africa. Do you have a family and what’s your profession? I live with my amazing wife, Lora (also a PLT client) and our 17 year old son, Ethan. We also have 4 fur babies (2 Bengals and 2 pups). I am a BCBA - basically I am a behavior analyst and work predominantly with children and adults with autism. I have been in this field for 30 years and still love my job! How did you get introduced to PLT? I met Patti and Paul through another FB page. I was so very inspired by both their journeys. I had actually reached out to Paul before PLT existed and he was always so helpful with information regarding training and information related to fitness and nutrition. Who is your coach? The awesome and amazing Patti Lawson. Name 3 things that sum up your thoughts on your coach 1. Savage - this woman can conquer it all! Seeing her journey has been such a huge inspiration 2. Fierce - I love how Patti takes on her challenges and shares this with us, inspiring us to push ourselves further 3. Kind - Patti can tell you I am far from perfect, but she has been so patient with me, and encourages me without judgement. I mean she may be judging me…but she never lets on. Are you engaged in regular exercise/a sport? Yes, I actually started with Patti for training. I had done macros through a different company and lost about 50 pounds. However, I needed help with training. Enter Patti! I had no idea I could make muscles…but am so happy to see the progress. Currently I try to lift with what limited weights we have and received a Peloton for my birthday which I am enjoying. How did you find your PLT onboarding experience & community experience? Patti, Paul and the entire community is so supportive. It truly feels like an extended family. What dieting programs had you tried previously and what makes PLT standout from previous programs? I have tried and failed at many, WW, Atkins (I love bacon, you would think it was perfect), Jenny Craig and so many others. I finally tried macros and it clicked. I lost about 50 with that program. I had a very good coach, but needed both training and coaching and wanted that to be working together versus separately. What was your driving reason for joining PLT? It was because of the training that Patti provided that I started at PLT and then added the nutrition, as Lora and I prepared for our wedding in February. Lora joined with Patti too and we were thrilled with the results. How much weight have you lost with PLT? In total 20 pounds. What non-scale successes have you found since joining PLT? Where does one start??…. Size 2. bicep vein, chin up, pull up, ran an entire 5K, completed a rope climb, monkey bars, did a Spartan sprint. I may be critical of all my challenging areas…but I have not been this in shape since my early 20’s and I just turned 50! How have you increased your nutritional education since PLT? The foundation was there thanks to previous programming, but I really feel Patti helped with a number of different formats I had not tried. She also helped me become aware that I could do low carb to get to certain goals. The first macros I got, she got an immediate text of “we need to talk” and she was there. She encouraged me to go beyond my comfort zone and I am so thankful she did. What 1 piece of advice would you give to people considering joining PLT or new members? Trust the process. Seriously….you don't need motivation, motivation comes by hitting your numbers and seeing the results…this becomes the cycle… Hit them…see results…motivated to keep going. And a bonus piece of advice: Do you. Everyone is different, this is your journey and yours alone. You can be inspired by others and that is awesome, but do you! Your turn now; what 1 thing would you like to ask me? What size shirt do you wear, as you clearly need me to send you some. Joking… kind of… but the real question: What are your hopes and goals for PLT? and will there be an app? Hi Tracy and thanks for your question! I used to be a size smedium but am a large now hahaha thanks! I have never wanted PLT to be a very large company, I value our ethics and code of conduct so much and I fear when a company reaches a certain size it often loses sight of ethics & morals. I have seen this up close, companies become about profit and pretend to be about the client and their health. My goal for PLT is to create a company that always puts the customer and their health first whilst delivering a first-class service & experience for a value fee. I tell many people I am not a businessman and I care very little about money.... I want you, my client, to feel they receive a hands-on 'family business' style level of service but with all the bells & whistles needed to run a smooth operation. Despite our fledgling years, we have had high-end payment systems and processes for some time. I want my coaches to be well treated and happy, interacting with their clients and not hiding behind automated high-volume processes. Yes, there is an app, 'The PLT Client Hub' designed to replace the spreadsheet. It has been delayed sadly due to lockdown, but its very close to being completed and hopefully rolled out to clients. Here’s a pic of the login screen Tks for your awesome question
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