About the Speaker

If you’re looking for a motivational speaker for your next function, consider this STUMP turned COVERGIRL turned IRONMAN.
 

Paula is a fourth grade teacher.  She and her husband have two children.  At thirty-five years old, after a lifetime of obesity, Paula decided that it was time to change her lifestyle.  She started exercising before school every morning at Gigi’s Fitness Center near her home.  As the weight fell off, Paula starting running (very slowly at first) in races.  Six months later when she mentioned her idea of trying a triathlon her dad laughed.  His laughter was her motivation, and she borrowed a bike determined to finish the triathlon.  The excitement of crossing the finish line that hot July day was all the motivation she needed to continue this whirlwind of adventure.
In January of 2005, she was contacted to have her story published in a book about women running marathons.  The excitement continued in April of 2005 when she was flown to Boca Raton, Florida for a photo shoot for Looking Good Now magazine.  Three days after returning home from the photo shoot,  she was told that she would be on the cover of the June/July issue.
September 24, 2005, the day Hurricane Rita hit her hometown, she achieved her ultimate goal,
 a full Ironman distance triathlon!!
Paula Bruchhaus’ story of overcoming a lifetime of obesity – from being nicknamed Stump in high school to becoming a magazine cover girl and completing a full Ironman distance triathlon will amaze you.  Her story will touch every aspect of your emotions.
Paula will tell about her journey from Stump to Ironman, and she will explain the importance of setting goals.  She will also show how a healthy lifestyle will improve ALL aspects of your life.  Become a better spouse, parent, and employee by setting goals and working to achieve them.

 

Who Can Benefit?
 

*Health clubs wanting to increase membership  
*School systems wanting ideas to combat childhood obesity and ways to
   motivate teachers to set goals and increase productivity  

*Corporations and businesses that recognize the correlation between good
   health and performance. 
Studies show  when employees are involved in a fitness program the following occurs:
1. absenteeism drops 
2. less money is spent on insurance
3. Employees are better decision makers 

*Groups that want to be entertained by a great success story  

Contact Paula

 The key is that I control my life.  My life doesn’t control me-   Gabrielle Reece