Catherine H’s BodyBlog

When you are on a strict and structured eating plan (and/or with someone who is!), it forces you to take the focus of Thanksgiving off of being all about food and more so about what the holiday really represents and being thankful for what we have.  This year has been amazing for me and quite surreal at times. It started off with me making a big U-Turn in life and grabbing life by the horns; some scary but necessary decisions. I got sponsorship early on, had one incredible man advocating, supporting and encouraging me. He believed in me from the moment he saw and met me and never stops dreaming for me and for us. Yes, I am talking about my man and the love of my life, jphilips17 I went on to have 3 top finishes at 3 big shows this year; the final show resulting in a pro card! Surreal, so surreal. I was blessed to be in Oxygen Magazine 4 different issues and Maximum Fitness for Men once.  That first shoot in Toronto I’ll never forget, because it was my man that sacrificed so much for me to be there, although I didn’t know this until later…the whole experience brought tears of happiness to me. I moved 3,000 miles away to pursue a dream, to pursue my career where I knew I would thrive…where we knew WE would thrive. I am living my dream…thank God for giving me drive and passion and for never giving up. Thank God I took some risks this year and didn’t just choose to live "safely".  I am so thank ful for my family and certainly for my friends…for real and true friends that will support me and be behind me no matter what…for those friends that are genuinely happy for all of my successes this year, and that have made me laugh (wannagetlean!) and find humor during any difficult times.  This has been the most rewarding year of my life thus far,and I am so grateful for all of the opportunities I have had. I work with an amazing coach in Mike Davies, and an amazing training partner in Jason, as he continues to shape and build my body in the gym into the best Pro physique I can have. 

I could go on and on, and that is truly the special thing about this holiday when we really take the time to focus on the GOOD in our lives. I have SO much that I am thankful for. This is an amazing industry, and the more we support and encourage and try to learn from one another, the more successful and blessed we all become!! Happy Thanksgiving!!

When you are on a strict and structured eating plan (and/or with someone who is!), it forces you to take the focus of Thanksgiving being all about food and more so about what the holiday really represents and being thankful for what we have.  This year has been amazing for me and quite surreal at times. It started off with me making a big U-Turn in life and grabbing life by the horns; some scary but necessary decisions. I got sponsorship early on, had one incredible man advocating, supporting and encouraging me. He believed in me from the moment he saw and met me and never stops dreaming for me and for us. Yes, I am talking about my man and the love of my life, jphilips17 I went on to have 3 top finishes at 3 big shows this year; the final show resulting in a pro card! Surreal, so surreal. I was blessed to be in Oxygen Magazine 4 different issues and Maximum Fitness for Men once.  That first shoot in Toronto I’ll never forget, because it was my man that sacrificed so much for me to be there, although I didn’t know this until later…the whole experience brought tears of happiness to me. I moved 3,000 miles away to pursue a dream, to pursue my career where I knew I would thrive…where we knew WE would thrive. I am living my dream…thank God for giving me drive and passion and for never giving up. Thank God I took some risks this year and didn’t just choose to live "safely".  I am so thank ful for my friends, for real and true friends that will support you and be behind you no matter what…for those friends that are genuinely happy for all of my successes this year, and that have made me laugh

TO ALL THE LADIES OUT THERE:

My b/f JP and I are hosting fitness camps every weekend for women of any and all fitness levels.  You have the option of staying with us during the weekend and being submersed in our fitness lifestyle, pick our brains, eat our food, the works! You will receive 5 training sessions between Friday and Sunday, plus a bootcamp workout Friday morning. When you leave, you will receive a month’s worth of workouts and nutrition.  PM me if interested!   

Had a famous jphillips17 back workout…super, triple and giant sets galore! I have the best training partner ever (wannagetlean)…packed more, finished daily chores, uploaded YouTube videos and one here…updated catherinefitness.com…now time to relax and sleep…GOOD NIGHT!!

Woke up feeling good, happy and positive that everything is lining up…did my 35 minutes morning cardio, noticed I had a missed call….those missed calls with no voicemails always scare me…annoying phone call…then another ANNOYING phone call….

My booty’s sore, my shoulders are anihilated as I roll out of bed and onto the treadmill for a jog and incline walk…moving quote came at noon, making me hyperventilate…the to-do list, "people" up in my grill…after some reassurance and superhero powers by the man, my spirit was lightened and the world stopped weighing so heavy on my shoulders…drove up and got my fav Cheesecake at the CF with Sara (yes, it was a cheat day and funny how good that PB and Choc can make you feel; euphoric even) then home to blog about it all…

Woke up this morning with a bit of a carb hangover from my cheat meal last night , which always makes me a lil sleepy too….J and I met Tiff at the doctor’s office to demand the necessary drugs she needs to restart her thyroid…intense shoulder session at the gym…updated my site with an 8 minute video…now cleaning the house….energy is back and carb hangover is gone…see everyone at catherinefitness.com

I’m getting ready for a BIG move across the country.  I can’t be more excited to make my new home on the east coast   Travel, business, shoots, competitions are all reasons I chose the fabulous location I did. 

Today was spent on the phone with movers and getting lots of price quotes…I’m ready to throw everything on the truck and get go!  "But isn’t moving stressful?  Omg, Catherine, you are moving clear across the country! "  It’s only stressful when people decide to make it stressful!! Life is all about perspective.  I can do anything and succeed at it.  Everything always works out. Stay positive and happy.  Life doesn’t have to be that hard.  I’m enjoying the adventure.

So, I had an intense day of leg training (sweat city)…lots of lunges, squats and plyos…all the regular torcher from jphillips17 - haha!  But good gosh I am staying lean this off-season.  Between the workouts and my off-season nutrition plan, I am going to be making some sweet improvements this off-season! 

Well, I am now going to go eat my Papa Murphy’s deep dish pizza and breadsticks and then go out for my blizzard later   Cheat meals after legs and one other time during the week…rest of the time is staying strict to the diet and training…so THAT is the secret to a successful and enjoyable off-season…you can stay lean while still having your cake and EATING it too!

New Update going up tomorrow at catherinefitness.com! Last week’s update is a video of me in the shower!   Still clip below…

Hey guys!  so I know that most of you know about my site, but for those of you that don’t its www.catherinefitness.com   There you can find pics and vids of me as well as my training diary, a members chat board, and many other extras!  I update it atleast once a week with new galleries or videos and I also offer a LIVE members webcam chat once a week

 This Sunday, I will be broadcasting my Land of Venus photoshoot LIVE through my website, this will be FREE to all of my members   It will air from 10am-2pm PST…hope to see everyone there

 Catherine