Highlighted Peak Wellness Member: Cathy Birkeland-Buckmaster

We are so incredibly proud of what Cathy has accomplished on her health and wellness journey, and we wanted to share what her experience has been like!

• Please tell us a bit about what motivated you to start your health and wellness journey.

“I watched my sister pass away and she morbidly obese. My daughter and I were caring for her and with tear in my daughter’s eyes, she said, “Mom, don’t ever let yourself become heavy.” That was 5 years ago. One day, I looked at myself and I said, “I have to stop the way I am eating or I will keep getting heavier and heavier.”“

• How has your journey impacted other aspects of your life?

“I feel SO MUCH better. I have gotten away from sugar which helped my stomach and joints.”

• What were some of the initial challenges you faced, and how did you overcome them?

“It was hard to cook for people (which I love to do!) and maintain my own habits of eating the way I need to. Now it is much easier.”

• Please share any significant milestones or achievements that you’re particularly proud of.

“Wearing 2 sizes smaller jeans.”

• How have the coaches helped you on your journey?

“They encourage, they cheerlead, and they continually pay it forward.”

• Do you have any favorite activities, classes, or events at Peak Wellness?

“I lived out of town, but would have loved it.”

• What are your future goals for your health and wellness?

“Maintaining a healthy lifestyle.”

• What advice would you give to someone just starting out on their own health and wellness journey?

“Follow this program. It works! If we don’t take care of ourselves, who will?!”

• What kind of advice would you give someone who initially has a barrier to joining Peak Wellness due to financial reasons?

“It is no more expensive to do this than eat out! In fact, I’m sure it’s cheaper. Your health has NO price too high. I love this program!”