About Patricia Becker

In my early twenties, yoga and healthy eating were the furthest things from my mind. Growing up in Pittsburgh, PA, I had never even heard of a vegetarian, let alone considered cutting back on meat. My lifestyle was filled with disco dancing, drinking, and smoking, followed by late-night meals at a pancake and steak house. I lived for the moment but felt far from fulfilled.

Those weekends of indulgence carried over to my time in Great Falls, Montana—2 a.m. steak and eggs after a night of partying was my norm. I was overweight, out of balance, and deeply unhappy with my body and my life.

By my late twenties, I had hit rock bottom. I was facing the reality that my husband was addicted to drugs, and after our divorce, I found myself back in Pennsylvania, living with my parents. 

My once well-paying job was now a distant memory, and I was working part-time as a lunch waitress. To make matters worse, I developed severe acne, and after months of seeing doctors and taking pills, nothing helped. 

My face reflected the chaos inside me, and at my lowest point, I even contemplated suicide.

That’s when my mother handed me a book called You Are All Sanpaku, which introduced me to the concept of macrobiotics—a lifestyle rooted in natural health and balance through food. With no other options left, I dove into this new approach, learning that food could truly be used as medicine.

I started incorporating macrobiotic lifestyle guidelines into my life, transforming my  kitchen with whole grains, organic vegetables,  beans, sea vegetables, seeds, nut butters, and high-quality oils. The results were astounding. Not only did I lose 25 pounds, but my energy levels soared, and I felt more alive than ever. 

Even an old ankle injury that had plagued me for over a decade healed completely. What began as a desperate attempt to clear my acne ended up deeply healing my body and spirit.

Learning to find balance through food and lifestyle has been the greatest gift, and it’s what I love to share with others—especially with those over 50, who may feel disconnected from their health or vitality.