Even as an active, sports-loving European working in the athletic industry, Pam still found herself with a slow metabolism and weight she wanted to lose but just couldn’t seem to know matter what she tried... Pam was born in 1967 in The Netherlands. She met her American husband while working at Nike’s European Headquarters and in 1998 she, her husband, and their 6 week old son Sam moved back to Portland Oregon. And other than a period of time where they lived in Vancouver, BC working at lululemon, they’ve pretty much been in Portland ever since. Pam has always been an active person, once a competitive swimmer and later on a runner competing in half marathons, but she couldn’t help but notice that since moving to the US, her diet and exercise changed dramatically. In today's episode, I can't wait to share Pam's story with you, her life experiences, and her time and results with VGFN. Pam has some wise words you'll want to stick around to the end to hear and embody as well! Time Stamps: (2:22) Our Client Pam’s Story (4:15) Food Portions in America (5:47) Cheesecake Factory Example (9:44) Becoming an Empty Nester, Weight Gain, and Stories in Pam’s Head (11:55) Navigating Divorce and Self Awareness (14:25) Pam’s Struggles Before Joining VGFN (23:12) Making Time For It All (30:29) Love Yourself (33:03) Takeaways From Today’s Episode (34:27) $250 Gift Card Giveaway---------------------100 EPISODE GIVEAWAY!  Leave a rating + review on iTunes, and Have a Chance To Win a $250 Amazon Gift Card!Simply leave a review, and send a screenshot to @vanessagfitness on Instagram!Winner will be announced on Episode 100---------------------Download Our FREE Workout Program---------------------Home Gym Equipment We Recommended:Resistance Bands SetFlybird BenchFlybird DumbbellsBowflex Adjustable Kettlebell---------------------Join the Food and Fitness for Busy Ladies with Social Lives Facebook Community for 25+ videos teaching you how to start losing weight without hating your life!---------------------Check out our Youtube Channel!---------------------Follow @vanessagfitness on Instagram for daily fitness tips & motivation. --------------------Enjoyed the podcast? Let us know what you think and leave a 5⭐️ rating and review on iTunes!