Bodybuilding.com Writer: Karen Patten - Fitness Athlete And Personal Trainer!

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Karen is Alaska Director of the 911 Fitness Challenge.

Karen Patten is an enthusiastic fitness competitor from Alaska. She has 3 children, is a successful competitor, and certified personal trainer.

Karen Patten

Background

Fitness embodies all that is beautiful. There is no better example than a woman who is self-possessed, strong, athletic, and healthy. I consider it any woman's responsibility to lead by example how she'd like her children to care for themselves. Whenever I have the urge to stray from my healthy lifestyle, I ask myself what I would say to daughter in the same position and what advice I would give her. By caring for oneself as well as we care for our cherished children, we can teach them the power that comes from health. For years, I put my own needs behind my children's, and I now realize what a mistake that was, both for myself, and my children. I was cheating them out of a healthy role model, and essentially teaching them that once they become mothers that their own self loses importance. Now that I take time each day to train, I am a much better parent. I am also a better wife, more supportive friend, stronger daughter, and happier self. I can take time to enhance my own natural beauty with hair color and style, make up, and nails without feeling spoiled or vain. Even though my children may not grow up to be a fitness competitor or personal trainer, I know they will have the skills and knowledge to show their best selves to the world, and will likely experience success from that ability. Keeping myself strong makes me healthier in all ways; physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Fitness is the tool that allows that to happen, and I am grateful to be a part of this sport.

Past Fitness Amateur Of The Week: http://www.bodybuilders.com/karenp.htm.

Vital Stats

Who: Karen Patten, Alaska's first IFBB Fitness Professional.
Age: 33
Where: Anchorage, Alaska
Height: 5'3.5"
Weight: 113-117
Years Competing: 2.5

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The 9th Annual 911 Fitness Challenge! What Is It & How Can I Get Involved?
The Fitness Challenge is a 12 week competition that take place in January 2007. Eligible members may include Active or Retired Police, Firefighters, Paramedics, EMS, Military, Corrections, Nurses, Physicians, etc. Get the latest info right here!
Section: Contests :: Nov 28, 2006