Welcome to “Stop Renting Weight Loss!” I’m Pat Barone, America’s Weight Loss Catalyst, of Catalyst Coaching LLC.

I’m on a mission to educate the world about permanent weight loss because I truly believe it is the answer to excess weight, the pain we suffer because of it, and many of the health problems which result from overweight.

After battling excess weight and watching my weight yo-yo up and down, depending on the diet flavor of the day, I decided to lose weight permanently.  To my surprise, my doctor didn’t think I could do it.  My friends rolled their eyes.  My family said, “Yeah, right.  You’ve said that before.”

After getting curious, I learned they had NEVER seen permanent weight loss.  (That’s right, even my doctor!)

And neither had I.  But that didn’t stop me.  You see, at the time, I may have been living in the frozen tundra of Madison,  Wisconsin, but I am a Texas Cowgirl at heart and, when I put my mind to something, I make it happen.

Every moment of my journey, every pound, I was focused on one thing: Losing weight for the last time.

I’m practical.  If I’m going to learn new skills, make big changes in my lifestyle, and change my relationship with food (yes, it is a relationship, perhaps the most important in your life), I wanted to keep the results.

I wanted to stop renting weight loss and keep my accomplishment for life.  I refused to let the lease to run out.  I didn’t want to be evicted, ever.

My weight loss of over 70 lbs. occurred between during the years 1996 to 2000.  Since that time, I’ve kept the weight off.

Today, I’m privileged to coach clients all over the world in the principles of permanent weight loss through the Catalyst System for Permanent Weight Loss, which I designed.  Some clients coach individually in one-on-one sessions with me.  Some join one of my “enLIGHTen Your Life!” weight loss groups, where I form a supportive and structured environment for change with 4-8 wonderful clients.  Others educate themselves through my products:  workbooks, audio CDs, and programs.

One thing you won’t see on my website (www.patbarone.com) or my blog is an endless array of ads targeting overweight folks with useless supplements, “secrets” and “magic” diets.  In fact, if anything in your life says “diet” I urge you to throw it out.  It won’t serve you in the long run.

One thing you will see is real information, delivered with integrity and honesty.  I believe straightforward education is the best thing going. I had to learn a lot in order to make the changes that led me to permanent weight loss.  I’ve helped thousands grow beyond their need for excess food.

I’m on a mission to educate the world about permanent weight loss because I truly believe it is the answer to excess weight, the pain we suffer because of it, and many of the health problems which result from overweight.

If you’re ready to stop renting weight loss, I invite you to visit and participate in this blog as I share my knowledge.