Congratulations to Audrey Hill, our February  Fitness Patron of the Month!

Check out her story here:

My name is Audrey Hill, and I’m honored to be considered for Fitness Patron of the Month. I am a native of Colorado and grew up in the Englewood/South Denver area.  I have always struggled with weight so through the years I have been in and out of gyms along with every diet you can think of.  
I have worked in Information Technologies for 30 years.  I was a single parent raising 4 kids so through the years I really put my priorities in raising my kids as well as work.  During that time, I did let my body go along with my health.  So, I am now remarried to a wonderful man and the kids are all grown and moved out.  I also have 5 grandchildren that I want to see grow up.
I was diagnosed with a liver disease in 2023, I was sick every time I ate, this lasted for about 6 months.  Once I got my diagnosis, I realized how important it really is to take care of our bodies. I was close to getting a liver transplant.  I had lost so much muscle and energy during this time along with 30 pounds.  I know this is not the ideal way to lose weight.   I knew the only way to reverse this was to exercise and eat healthily. 
So, I got in touch with a personal trainer, Sheri Palizzi, who has helped and guided me in getting my strength back.  I am still a work in progress, but I could not have done it without her and her guiding and motivating me
I have been a member of Carbon Valley Recreation Center for about a year now. My fitness journey has been one of both personal and physical transformation.
 At the beginning, it was a challenge, but I quickly learned that consistency and small victories along the way kept me motivated. Whether it was pushing myself to lift heavier weights, or getting that cardio in. I found that the results were more than just physical—they were mental and emotional as well.  
What has helped me stay consistent has been my husband, kids and family and most of all my personal trainer. There have been tough days, but the support has pushed my commitment to my goals, I’ve seen significant improvements. I can open a water bottle without my husband.  
I hope in the future I will be able to inspire others with their health journey, which will be rewarding. Whether it’s encouraging another person with the same health issues or losing weight or simply leading by example, it would be humbling to see the positive impact my journey would be to others.
I’m focusing on losing weight and becoming a healthy mom, grandma, wife, etc, and I’m confident that with the support of Carbon Valley Recreation and my Personal Training Sheri Palizzi, I’ll keep growing both mentally and physically.
Thank you for considering me for Fitness Patron of the Month. I’m so grateful for all the support and encouragement.