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Antony Ephrem Lost 53 Pounds At Peak Physique

WEIGHT LOSS March 18, 2019

Nanuet, N.Y. (March 18, 2019) – Antony Ephrem’s weight loss journey has been one of tragedies and triumphs. “I’ve been fighting for a chance at a better me for a very long time. At my heaviest, I was 232 pounds. I was always tired and never felt fulfilled. I wanted to be the kind of dad that could run around with his kids for hours” said Antony Ephrem. He was tired of trying diets that did not work and gyms that did not motivate him. “It wasn’t till I found Peak Physique that I tapped into my full potential. Peak Physique was the perfect recipe for my success and I couldn’t be happier. The journey here has been tough. I’ve had to deal with setbacks.

Cathy Sweeney Lost 81 Pounds At Peak Physique

WEIGHT LOSS March 11, 2019

Nanuet, N.Y. (March 11, 2019) – Cathy Sweeney will be celebrating her sixtieth birthday in June. She suffered with arthritis for ten years. “I was obese in a wheel chair for 8 months and unable to walk. I was on all kinds of medications to combat the misery that I was in. I was borderline diabetic with high cholesterol” said Cathy Sweeney. Her health was in serious trouble. “I was unable to move around and walk, so the weight just piled on out of control and depression set in. I had no idea how to loose this weight” said Cathy Sweeney.
She went for a second opinion and was told that she needed a bilateral hip replacement right away.

Yvette Keene Lost 54 Pounds At Peak Physique

WEIGHT LOSS March 4, 2019

Nanuet, N.Y. (March 4, 2019) – Yvette Keene is celebrating her birthday this month. She was born and raised in Rockland, New York. She has one child, and always preferred taking care of everyone but herself. “Being from an obese family was always an excuse for my weight. I love food. Most nights after working two jobs, I would be tired, and take out food was my lunch and dinner.” said Yvette Keene. She was then unemployed for a couple years and unhappy, which increased the bad eating habits. “Eventually, breathing hard and making pit stops on steps told me that I need to be healthier. I need to take care of myself.” said Yvette Keene.

Diane Kolesar Lost 40 Pounds At Peak Physique

WEIGHT LOSS February 25, 2019

Nanuet, N.Y. (February 25, 2019) – Diane Kolesar grew up having a very active childhood. She played sports all year round and was always outside riding bikes, playing pickup games of softball, basketball, and etc. The only time she remembered sitting still was in school. She went into the United States Marines shortly after graduating high school. “Two weeks before graduating boot-camp, I tore the ACL in my left knee. It was the most heart wrenching feeling I’ve ever experienced because I knew I was done” said Diane Kolesar. She did not have surgery to repair the ACL until a couple of years later, when she wanted to play softball in college.

Peter Clemente Lost 40 Pounds At Peak Physique

WEIGHT LOSS February 18, 2019

Nanuet, N.Y. (February 18, 2019) – Peter Clemente will turn 49 this March, and has been with his wife for 25 years. “We met at Great Adventure and that’s absolutely what our life together has been. We have 4 beautiful children, 3 girls and 1 boy, ages 5 to 11, and live in Congers behind the beautiful Davies Apple Fields.” said Peter Clemente, Owner of Pete’s Chimney & More.
From his early twenties through his late thirties, he competed in numerous fights, tournaments, competitions & smokers for muay thai, bare knuckle karate, kickboxing, grappling, jiu-jitsu & MMA (mixed martial arts). “I was always at the highest level of conditioning.

Kendra Mendez Lost 60 Pounds At Peak Physique

WEIGHT LOSS February 11, 2019

Nanuet, N.Y. (February 11, 2019) – Kendra Mendez has 2 children, 9 and 5 years old. After her youngest child was born, she struggled with postpartum depression. By the time her youngest child was a year old, she was the heaviest she had ever been, heavier than her highest pregnancy weight. “I was 200lbs, depressed and not enjoying these beautiful babies of mine. After years of being an empty shell and going through the motions of life, I made the decision to start rebuilding myself.” said Kendra Mendez. After 9 months, she has lost 60lbs and over 15% body fat, but the best part of it all is her renewed happiness and stronger mindset.

Dr. Jasen A. Ruiz Lost 45 Pounds At Peak Physique

WEIGHT LOSS February 4, 2019

Nanuet, N.Y. (February 4, 2019) – Dr. Jasen A. Ruiz was always active and a sports fanatic when he was younger. He wrestled and played football in high school and college. As he continued on his path through Grad school, he became less active. Upon graduation, he primarily worked behind a desk. Therefore, his activities diminished. However, his eating habits remain the same, forgetting the consequences of unhealthy eating and minimal exercise. “I gained so my much weight that my shirt buttons were screaming and my patients inconspicuously staring” said Dr. Jasen A. Ruiz, CCC-A, F-AAA, Chief Audiologist at Advanced Audiology of NY.

David & Anita Goldwasser Lost Over 75Pounds At Peak Physique

WEIGHT LOSS January 28, 2019 1 Comment

Nanuet, N.Y. (January 28, 2019) – David Goldwasser always had weight issues. Growing up, he always was aware of it but was never really into fitness or exercise, other than what kids his generation did, playing ball in the street or riding bikes around the neighborhood.
As David and Anita were getting older, it was becoming increasingly more difficult to keep the weight off. They belonged to several commercial gyms over the years, where they never really saw the results they hoped for. In January 2017, they finally decided it was time to commit to losing weight and get into shape, as David was turning 60 that summer, as well as their daughter’s July wedding.

Meet Patch Mayor Jacqueline Cassagnol: ‘I love to give back’

MEDIA August 30, 2018

NANUET, NY — Nanuet Patch Mayor Jacqueline Cassagnol loves to give back to her community. She is the Founder and President of Worldwide Community First Responder, and a Founding Member and Past Vice-President of the Greater Nanuet Chamber of Commerce.
“Patch Editor Lanning Taliaferro encouraged me to become a Patch Mayor. It’s a wonderful program for people who post frequently on their local Patch,” she said. “I am a nursing professor with my Master’s Degree in Nursing Administration and Post Master’s Degree in Nursing Education. I am currently pursuing a PhD in Nursing at Pace University.”

Worldwide Community First Responder Innovates

MEDIA February 5, 2018

NANUET, NY — Rockland resident and nursing professor Jacqueline Cassagnol was deeply affected by the Haiti Earthquake of 2010. She realized that without the correct training, even the best doctors and nurses may not be ready to assist in emergency situations like that. Her solution: founding Worldwide Community First Responder, an international nonprofit with a mission to prevent deaths worldwide through education and training.
Now in its seventh year, WCFR is expanding its outreach. Its own local television show starts Feb. 10 on Cablevision Channel 76.
Here’s a Q&A with WCFR founder Jackie Cassagnol: