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CAMP SAVAGE WEST PALM BEACH 2011

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CAMP SAVAGE WEST PALM BEACH 2011

Camp Savage

2011-01-20T06:25:00.000-08:00

Camp Savage

2011-01-20T06:03:00.000-08:00

Camp Savage

Team Savage and the Fitness America World Championships, Las Vegas

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2011-01-01T06:02:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year! Its 2011! New and exciting blogs coming your way! The Savage Team will be promising to blog more to keep you updated with all the exciting things in store for the new year. Its funny, when you are busy and successful, you just live in the moment and you forget to sometimes take it all in to keep everyone updated. However, with our new staff of Savage reporters, we will be sure to keep you all updated with all the transformations, competitions, success stories and everything in between! 2011 will be a great year to set up your VISION BOARD! We are doing it as a team! Come along and join us in our journey!

2010-12-01T11:00:00.000-08:00

December is here! The month when most people wear sweatpants and loosen their belts! But for TEAM SAVAGE, we have promised ourselves to not only stay fit and focused, but to lose inches. build muscle and rock this month!! A fit lifestyle sure sounds good but WE ARE WALKING THE WALK this month and striving toward un heard of goals! Yeah, we are ALL going to look HOT FOR THE HOLIDAYS! It all begins with hope faith and a PLAN! So lets rock this month and look forward to an even better 2011!!!

Savage Mens team invade VEGAS!

2010-11-28T11:11:00.000-08:00

Model America Vegas

2010-11-27T13:45:00.000-08:00

Cathy Savage and Savage Girls shoot in Las Vegas Fitness America Pageabn...

2010-11-22T16:27:00.000-08:00

SAVAGE SISTER JUPINKO WINNING AVATAR Fitness America Routine

2010-11-22T06:18:00.000-08:00

Savage Girls Reel for Reality TV

2010-11-14T16:16:00.000-08:00

Covergirl Lindsay Messina Dishes About How She Stays Motivated.mov

2010-11-10T06:06:00.000-08:00

How to be a Fitness Model

2010-11-09T06:42:00.000-08:00

Camp Savage 2010 at XTreme Couture: Toronto, Canada

2010-11-04T15:38:00.000-07:00

NOVEMBER IS HERE!

2010-11-01T10:30:00.000-07:00

WOW! Its time for the biggest year end show- VEGAS! Over 100 Savage Girls from all over the world arrive in Sin City for the weekend event filled with photo shoots, networking and yes the show itself.

However thats not the only thing happening this month! Our 8 week HOT FOR THE HOLIDAYS is starting and is a great way to lose or maintain weight through the next HOLIDAY weeks!

Thanksgiving is also a challenging week! Our members receive a week long survival kit to get them through the hectic week!

So much to look forward to! Now lets rock!

Savage Girls: Las Vegas 2010

2010-10-19T09:39:00.000-07:00

Team Savage Veterans talk about the upcoming trip to Las Vegas! Janelle, Annette and Pam

2010-10-19T04:24:00.000-07:00

Because eery morning needs to start out this way...

2010-10-19T04:22:00.000-07:00

October!!

2010-09-30T16:51:00.000-07:00

October is here! Im so ready for a rocking month! We have our one day camp coming up in October 16th here at my studio and of course all the shows as well! We have a nice bunch of new members coming onboard and we are looking forward to helping them reach their goals!

Also, be sure to check out our EBOOKS, CARDIO NATION and COOKING WITH THE COACHES on our SHOP page here on the website! We know you will love them!! More books are coming soon!

Gretchen Coley and Kelly Jimenez Smith after winning bikini universe for...

2010-09-06T07:54:00.001-07:00

Jodi Henderson and Kelly Schreck for Cathy Savage Fitness at Fitness Uni...

2010-09-06T07:54:00.000-07:00

The one and only Liana Saadi with Lindsay Messina for Perfect Body Onlin...

2010-09-06T07:53:00.000-07:00

2010-09-04T18:13:00.000-07:00

September is off to a great start and we are rolling here at the CSF Studios! Our classes begin soon and they include weekly posing classes, yoga, pump and funk, and Total Body Training!

We are gradually increasing our weekly class schedule to host the best classes in the Community!

Stay tuned for new classes coming soon!

CAMP SAVAGE TORONTO

2010-09-04T18:12:00.000-07:00

THE GREATEST SINGER IN THE WORLD....I WAS IN THE FRONT ROW AT THIS SHOW!

2010-09-02T08:32:00.000-07:00

2010-09-02T08:19:00.001-07:00

COOKING WITH THE COACHES!

Beat boredom in the kitchen! The Savage Coaches have compiled their favorite recipes for your cooking enjoyment. You will find over 60 tasty creations for your eating pleasure, from appetizers to entrees, with a few off plan recipes to be enjoyed as reward meals. Along with the recipes, you will learn a little about your Savage coaches, and get some great time-saving tips in the kitchen.

Go to our SHOPS page to purchse! Its only $19.99

September

2010-08-31T15:24:00.001-07:00

September is here! Our workouts are fierce and we are all incredibly pumped up after an awesome August! I am excited to travel to Toronto mid month to check out the WBFF show! We have also booked a number of our members for booth and appearance work at the Olympia later in the month!
This month, our "Cooking with the Coaches" cookbook has gone on sale and you can purchase it here on our site under the SHOPS page! This is a fun book with over 60 recipes that will get you in and out of the kitchen! Look for more E-Books coming your way this month! Its very exciting!
Our Perfect Body Online program is also very exciting! We are helping women learn about modeling, giving them the tools they need to network and be in the front row of the industry! In addition to the homework and education we provide, we are also giving PBO members amazing industry discounts on products and services such as glam-rx and photoshoots! Lindsay Messina is working hard to give our girls the perks that she has experienced in her career and we are so blessed to have her with us!
So whatever your goal is, make it count this month! And if you arent yet a member of our team, We would love for you to join us! We are 100% all natural, we are anti-EXTREME and we are all about putting health first! So if this sounds good to you, come along for the ride! Email us at info@cathysavagefitness.com and we will welcome you with open arms!

You Gotta Be - Des'ree [lyrics]

2010-08-30T04:48:00.000-07:00

THe official SAVAGE GIRL FALL THEME SONG!

2010-08-27T06:44:00.000-07:00

The last days of Summer!

2010-08-27T06:35:00.000-07:00

The countdown to September is calling our name! How exciting it is! We are so proud to be offering our PBO program at a mere ten dollars a month now to help OUR clients receive the best discounts on products, photoshoots and tutorials! Being a VIP member comes with so many perks, its insane!

Our training programs look better than ever for September thanks to the collaboration of our incredible staff of coaches who come with cutting edge experience in sports conditioning, athetic training and of course WISDOM!

September is always one of my favorite times of year as the Fall officially kicks off and motivation runs high!

Need a little kick in your step? Join our sisterhood (and brotherhood) and see whats possible!

How to be a Fitness Model

2010-08-14T08:00:00.000-07:00

Savage Girls Take Miami: Fitness Universe 2010

2010-08-04T20:20:00.000-07:00

2010-08-02T04:46:00.000-07:00

Its August! The Summer is nearing an end but there is still FUN left! We have great things to look forward to in August! First, CAMP in Toronto takes place this coming weekend! Cant wait! Next. we have a pep rally near the end of August as well as a nutritional seminar with Dr Mike Mincolla! We are very excited to hear our resident natural practitioner talk about such relative topics!

We also have upgraded our TLC membership. Now, you can upgrade your membership to include 4 calls a week with me! To learn about it, check out our services page!

As always, keep your head on straight, your heart open and reach for the stars! xoxoxox

CAMP SAVAGE TORONTO

2010-07-26T04:29:00.000-07:00

CAMP SAVAGE TORONTO is coming soon! August 6th-8th. What a weekend it will be! First, I get to spend time in one of my favorite cities. I used to go to shows in Toronto quite frequently, many years ago and I had such a good time. I adore Canadians. I "get" them!
Anyway, to learn more about the camp, visit my camps page on my site. Being the longest running prep camp in the business, I figured it was time to get my butt up to North! I have done seminars there but never a full weekend camp! Joining me will be Lindsay Messina, Lori Harder, Annette Perry, Andi Martin, Melanie Lynch and of course Lil P. We are excited to see our friends and meet new ones too! Berns from Passion Fruit designs will be onhand as well. Reps from Oxygen and other fitness powerhouses will be joining us too! Its going to be a great weekend for sure!

Savage Girls at Fitness Universe 2010: Miami

2010-07-12T19:53:00.000-07:00

Michael Bublé - Everything [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

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JULY

2010-07-02T05:39:00.000-07:00

Ok lets go right to the news at hand...

Welcome to July everyone! Our Summer program was such a huge hit that we can not accept any new Summer girls! But new members are welcome to join any of our other programs!

We are getting requests all over the place for our girls, form photo shoots to DVD to print work!

It is all very exciting but Im not surprised as our girls have THE look of the industry-sassy, natural, poised, healthy and oh yes beautiful in so many ways!

Our July workouts totally rock and our staff has put together some extra special touches on our VIP Members private site! Already, our girls are digging the intense workouts!

July is a month where most people's social life is on the upswing. Dont let this get the best of you. Make healthy choices, stay hydrated and modify the "not so good stuff". Stay active and sweat out that extra alcohol or treats that EVERYONE takes in during cookouts, or other social events! You dont have to be perfect folks, just consistent!

This month is going to be very busy for us, here at CSF, because we have some amazing changes in store for Perfect Body Online, our modeling program! We are thrilled beyond belief and will be issueing a major press release on July 15th! Stay tuned people and keep it REAL! xoxoxox

Csf/Pbo girls, Annette Perry and Lori Harder

2010-06-28T18:33:00.000-07:00

Savage Girls and Cathy Savage Fitness in Miami

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Savage Girls and Cathy Savage Fitness in Miami

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Savage Girls Win big in MIAMI!

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Savage Girls Win big in MIAMI!

Annette Perry Routine wins Fitness Universe 2010

2010-06-21T08:54:00.000-07:00

Cathy Savage Fitness and Perfect Body Online present "Fitness Models"

2010-06-05T14:17:00.000-07:00

Grooving at CAMP SAVAGE and Cathy Savage Fitness

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Grooving at CAMP SAVAGE and Cathy Savage Fitness

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2010-06-03T05:48:00.000-07:00

June is already rocking with our Summer program in full force! We have had an amazing response to our Summer plan that is a 60 day challenge! The winner with the best transformation wins three months of programming with Cathy Savage Fitness!

We will have a similar challenge for July with our current membership so stay tuned if you are already a Savage Girl!

If you are interested in the Summer program, we will take applicants only through July 1st as we are almost at capacity!

Remember to hook up with us at info@cathysavagefitness.com if you have any questions!! Have a great week!!

Get inspired this weekend!

2010-05-28T17:03:00.000-07:00

For my Savage Girls...

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Savage Girls

2010-05-21T05:45:00.000-07:00

How to be a Fitness Model

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Dedicated to my teammates! You will not falter!!! Love you all!

2010-05-20T06:12:00.000-07:00

Cathy Savage and Annette Perry talk about posing for a fitness and bikin...

2010-05-19T17:13:00.000-07:00

Cathy Savage and Annette Perry talk about posing for a fitness and bikin...

2010-05-14T11:30:00.000-07:00

Cathy Savage Fitness Promo Reel

2010-05-10T11:38:00.000-07:00

April- Show time...literally...

2010-04-04T04:40:00.000-07:00

During the month of April, my girls have a show every weekend! To say its a fast paced weekend is an understatement! Now lets add CAMP SAVAGE WEST PALM BEACH to the mix, taking place April 9th-11th. Add a trip to New York City to work with our agents and production company. I love being busy! It makes me a better coach as I am forced to keep to a schedule! My kids are also getting super busy with their schedules too so the juggling and balancing act continues! I swear, I can hear the Ringling Brothers circus music always playing in the background. Life is supposed to be filled-it is supposed to be a roller coaster, not a merry go round!

Be sure to check back on my facebook page for instant updates on a daily basis as well as twitter and our sister sites www.urockgirl.com and www.perfectbodyonline.com . Now lets get busy!

2010-03-01T08:25:00.000-08:00

Welcome to March! The Savage Team is excited to begin a new month of fierce training, great nutrition and all things SAVAGE! This week, we are headed to the Arnold Classic in Ohio. We have girls competing there, working booths and making appearances. I will be there to take it all in, have meetings with industry colleagues and of course, have fun! Best of luck to all the athletes competing this coming weekend! We will let you all know how it goes! Have a fabulous week!

2010-02-16T17:28:00.001-08:00

February has been a great month! We are seeing some insane transformations with our girls. Women who are a size 12 going to a size 4 and so on and so on....We are seeing first time aspiring competitors preparing for their show in the next few weeks and we are seeing veterans grtting into the best shae they have ever experienced! We are off to a great start and I am thrilled at the results so far! The weeks roll on and we are all in this together. Our bond is amazing-no matter where these girls live, they are connected and I can honestly say that this is the key to our success! Stay tuned to our blog where you will hear from our staff each week!

2010-02-02T17:24:00.000-08:00

CAMP SAVAGE ROCKED! I met the most amazing women this past weekend. It is such a wonderful feeling to meet women from all over the world who come to my studio for a weekend that turns into so much more than "trying to get the perfect body". I see women who walk in on Friday, not knowing what they exactly want, and not sure of what they can accomplish, but then leave knowing EXACTLY who they are and they are like beautiful flowers that have bloomed into SUPERWOMEN! I am looking forward to West Palm in April 9th-11th) and our big blockbuster camp weekend for all fitness folks (not just competitors) in Toronto in August!! Check our camps page for dates!

2010-01-24T18:09:00.001-08:00

Well, Camp Savage Boston is fast approaching! We are so excited to meet all the fabulous women who are heading to Beantown!
Our staff will be onhand to help, and we have a ton of fun planned!!
We look forward to West Palm beach in April (April 6th-8th) and also TORONTO in August!
Toronto will be a groundbreaking camp to be held at Xtreme Couture in Toronto. Campers will be treated like VIP fitness stars with surprises galore! This camp is not just for competitors- its a FITNESS EVENT for anyone who like to exericse and who desires a healthy lifestyle! Women will come in all shapes and sizes and will leave with a sense off purpose and alot of "soreness" ..hahahaha.
I will be posting pics of CAMP early next week!! Have a fab week everyone! Be sure to tune in and subscribe to www.urockgirl.com for more hot topics!

2010-01-23T18:57:00.000-08:00

Tonight, my husband and I finished hanging up the most recent canvassed pictures of our beautiful team. I have to say, hubby has just been the main man in getting this studio up and running. There we were, with our two kids running around us, hanging up the gorgeous new pictures.
My husband and I make a great team with our schedules, the kids and everything in our lives. He is always there to help in all aspects and I am so lucky to have him! Camp Savage is next week and he wants to make sure the new place looks great.
We will be posting a new gallery for the 2010 camp right after the weekend ends! Stay tuned!

The CSF studio

2010-01-20T18:11:00.000-08:00

I am so excited with our new studio. We are still decorating the place but it already feels like home! The large studio is gorgeous and studio 2 is so warm and inviting. I adore having the high ceilings which makes us feel that the sky is our only limit! The bathrooms are beautiful and the cardio deck and weight area is so crisp and clean. The lobby is inviting and what I love most is that when you walk in, you know WHY you are there. All along the walls, are canvasses of our girls and of our team. Thanks to Photographers led By Gordon Smith, who is simply a genious and also Imirage Photography, Harry Grisby, Johnny Lathrop and John Atherton. I am blessed to have these wonderful men in my life who capture the essence and the beauty of my girls. We will be adding a video tour to our site soon so you will all be able to see the new place!

2010-01-16T06:33:00.000-08:00

Please say a prayer for the beautiful people in Haiti. The Savage team has been directly affected as our Savage sister Webly Alfred's family is there. Web was finally able to reach her family and they are ok but there are millions who are in need.Please give to the charity of your choice but the Savage team is officially supporting Doctors without Borders. You can go on their site now to donate www.doctorswithoutborders.org. A portion of the proceeds from this week's Sunday session in Boston will be donated to this fine cause. Please pray for Webly and all the people of Haiti.

2010-01-10T12:42:00.000-08:00

What are you planning to do this week? For me, I have plenty planned. I am looking forward to playdates, coaching my fabulous Savage sisters, trying some new recipes and networking my girls into some exciting projects.
One thing about the industry, is that there is "always" something going on and its always coming right at us. Its never a dull moment here in Savage Land. You may think its all about nutrition and training but it goes so far beyond that. To help you better understand, let me lay out a typical day I had last week. I awoke at 5:45am for 20 minutes of cardio, showered, got ready, got the kids up (with the help of hubby-he rocks), answered some emails on my blackberry while I cooked the kids breakfast, drove the kids to school. Drove to my studio, answered emails, called my TLC clients, talked to three different promoters of shows, looking for Savage Girls to attend their events, negotiated two deals for my girls to appear in a advertising campaign, picked out some new clothing, talked to an area restaurant about upcoming campers' night out, scheduled a camp in West Palm Beach as well as Chicago, formatted music for 5 different fitness routines, talked to my staff on a conference call, met with sound guy who was adjusting my studio stereo, worked on new website adjustments, scheduled a dr appt for one of my kids, visited my parents (who I check in on a daily basis as they are the greatest people in the world), met with my amazing technology team, wrote some new articles for UROCK GIRL, conference call with Lindsay Messina, (this was all before 2:30). Picked up my kids from school, helped them with homework and then prepared dinner. Kissed my hubby and sat down to answer more emails. played with my little ones and told them bed time stories, threw in a load of laundry, foldered two washes, and tucked the little ones in. I think I passed my husband in the hallway once (lol). Answered more emails and then called it a night.
I love my life and everyone in it. I cant wait to wake up and do it all again!

2010-01-06T17:36:00.000-08:00

Happy New year my friends! Wow, I have to say this has been the busiest kick off to a new year that I have ever had? I mean, really... why not open a new studio, launch a new website, and habve no babysitting scheduled for the two weeks of the holiday vacation. Needless to say I got it done.. I am really considering a career in politics as I think I can truly do a better job than any elected official. I think most moms can say the same thing. We do it all... dont we. .ladies?
I am really excited for this upcoming Spring season, especially our camp season! CAMP SAVAGE takes place at my new gym in a few weeks, and then we will be traveling to Florida in March for camp there as well! Later, we travel to Chicago again, LA as well as Toronto, which is very exciting.
I want to thank all of our teammates and fans from around the world who continue to spread our positive message of good health, friendship and empowerment! Its going to be a great year for us all! Back soon for more updates! For now, enjoy the new beautiful website and soon you will learn that you can get one just like it, for a reduced rate

2009-12-28T09:09:00.001-08:00

Hey my fellow fitness friends? What are you grateful for? 2009 is almost over and its time to reflect. I will be blogging about the year in review on the 30th of December so be sure to stay tuned! Be sure to check out www.urockgirl.com for my blogs there as well as some cool recipes and all things that make us say U ROCK GIRL!

2009-12-26T07:04:00.001-08:00

Happy Holidays to everyone out there! Christmas Day has come and gone but hopefully the spirit of the holidays will last longer! For me, it always does! Stay tuned for my "thankful" blog coming on December 31st! I have alot to be thankful for this year so get ready!!

2009-12-05T15:41:00.000-08:00

December is here and we are off and running! Andi and Lindsay put together an incredible training program for this, the first official "off season" month. Their vision is unparalleled and their expertise speaks for itself. This Fall, we have seen our girls break through plateaus and look better than ever! We are so excited to have a great off season and take advantage of every minute of it! We will be continuing with our telecalls that pick up again the week of December 15th. We also encourage you to enjoy the holidays and not be so hard on yourseld when it comes to nutrition! We want you to stay on point every 5 days in a row and then have an off day and then get right back onpoint! Life is short and if you go through this month, trying to be "perfect", you will fail..its as simple as that! So portion control is KING this month!
In other news, we are moving and enlarging our studio space here in Massachusetts and our grand opening of the new studio will take place January 3rd~ how exciting! A new facility marks a new era in Cathy Savage Fitness! The best is yet to come and I expect BIG things from all of you!

2009-11-25T17:18:00.000-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving to all! I am so thankful for everyone who is in my life. I have the best teammates in the world. You all are truly unique, amazing and inspirational. I also want to thank my husband John who supports me with whatever crazy project I am working on and who is an incredible Dad to the "other" loves of my life-Ryan and Tori. My children are the air that I breathe and they are the sweetest angels. I am also grateful and thankful that my parents are with me still, as well as my brothers, sister and my extended family as well. It has been a tough year with my Dad experiencing health issues off and on. Right now, he is doing well and I am so grateful. It has been a rollercoaster but this beautiful man is a fighter. I am blessed to have a beautiful loving family and I know that many of you out there may no longer talk to your relatives for whatever reason. My advice to you is that no matter what, a blood line is important. Take the time to mend your ways and reach out to them. If they are your parents, dont ever let a day go by without telling them you love them. Have a happy and healthy Thanksgiving everyone!

2009-11-22T16:20:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to all the atheles that competed this weekend! The weekend started with a fun plane ride to Boston with many of my Savage sisters. We were greeted at the hotel by one of my coaches Celia Thompson as well as Tyler, who is in charge of our reality show which is filming and being developed! It wasnt the best feeling in the world, having stepped off a plane and then having a camera in my face. I mean, does anyone ever look good after a flight? Well the day started bright and early with registration, seeing all my friends (old and new) and then photo shoots, promotions, meetings etc. Later in the day, we gathered for the annual Savage shoot at the Bellagio which was incredibly inspirational. It was amazing. I was brought to tears seeing all these beautiful women together- the bond that was there, was something that seemed to come from a higher presence. When the fountains came on, it was sheer magic. After the shoot, my staff went out for a staff dinner at the Bellagio. It was wonderful sitting out, looking at the fountain show once again. It was an emotional dinner as we all were so grateful to be a part of each others lives as well as our team. We talked about many of you girls who were competing and the joy you bring to our lives. Its truly magical. Later we went to see "LOVE" at the Mirage, before our team meeting. The team meeting was a wonderful experience where all the sisters got a nice gift from their coaches and we reminded the girls that this event was a gift and the winners are the girls who walk away with love and memories in their heart! Friday, the show began and through Saturday night, it was simply a beautiful display of gorgeous women from all over the world. Congratulations to all the girls who competed, whether they were Savage Girls or not. I want to give a shout out especially to Tiffani Bachus for winning Fitness Tiff is like a sister to me and I am blessed to have her as our official "registered dietician". To see her in the top 5 with Annette, Amber and Katie was so inspirational as she has a watchful eye on the nutritional needs of the entire team! Even after her win backstage, she was already meeting with Amber about her post show needs. That is the type of woman she is. I could go on and on about all the placings such as Lori Harder in bikini, Annette Perry, Janelle Nicole, Jess Kenney, Barb Server, Laura Kobar,Jodi Harrison,-you see I can on an on so I cant possibly name all the placings so instead, I want to congratulate EVERY woman on that stage. You all have your own story- such as Maria C -my teammate who learned about a serious diagnosis prior to this show, yet still came to Vegas and strutted her stuff onstage. And Lea N who just got back from Iraq and wanted to be a part of this journey and shined when she appeared! To all of you, embrace and take in this journey and remember it. Take it from a gal who is well into her mid 40's.... this is a time that you wil fondly look back on and remember. Make your memories and savor every minute... its a true gift...And remember, the 2010 season is just around the corner!! CAMP SAVAGE is January 29,30,31 in Boston-learn every aspect of how to prepare for shows the RIGHT way from the original camp in its 14th year. Look for weekly postings here on how to get through the offseason! Its an important time of year ladies so keep yourself in check!!

2009-11-18T06:50:00.001-08:00

We are off and running today to Las Vegas for the Fitness America World Championships. I am looking forward to seeing our teammates from all over the world and a fun time is guaranteed for sure! We are also being folowed by reality show cameras so Im not sure if they know what they are in for! The weekend has somany turns and twists-it cant be described! One thing for sure is that I am beaming with pride over my girls! They look fantastic as always but Im so proud to be with these smart, funny and caring women! Sure there are many people who say "how can these girls all love each other"- well they do... we are positive women who support one another.. this makes negative people uncomfortable and thats sad. We are good people, who give back to our community and help each other through those challenging days! So give a shout out to the gals competing this weekend in Vegas as well in Florida! Lets go have fun girls!

2009-11-15T10:58:00.001-08:00

NOTE: THIS IS A REPLAY FORM EARLIER IN THE YEAR BUT I THOUGHT IT WAS WORTH READING AGAIN SEEING THAT WE ARE SO CLOSE TO THE END OF 2009!!!

If you attended Sunday session last week, you know what this phrase means. Sometimes things happen at a workshop, a camp, a session, that makes me turn off the music and get down and dirty. For those of you who werent there (which is the majority of you) I will fill you in. As Lil P and I watched and critiqued the gals who were posing, we both noticed the same thing- here are 20 beautiful girls who look as though they are lost when it comes to presentation and confidence. I couldnt take it anymore and I said to Lil P, "I feel like shutting off the music and telling them how I feel". Lil P says "when has this ever stopped you?". Well, as Lil P knows me so well, I did just that. I gathered the girls together and said- basically "whats up". Why arent you confident? Why arent you feeling fabulous? When I talk this way, its not rehearsed, its raw and its straight from my heart. So it just comes out. I love you and all I really want is for you all to see what I see. I see some amazing people who are all, exceptional in so many aspects of their life. But when it comes to their appearance, they cringe. I remember a few years ago, watching Hillary Clinton getting interviewed. She was so well versed on every subject. She spoke with such confidence and passion. But when the interviewer asked her about her weight, she immediately sounded like every woman out there- unsure, ashamed and lost. I will never forget that moment and it reminded me of my recent Sunday session. Whether you compete or not, we all have had these feelings. Why do we let our opinion of ourselves rest on our abs or how tight our butt is? Why cant we look at ourselves first, from a more personal view- we are professionals, we are good students, we are great moms, we do well at our job, we are good daughters, we ALL are good at so much. Why do we let this "image of what we think we need to look like" rule us? Well, for those of you who compete, if you think your upcoming competiton is about your BODY, you are dead wrong. Its about charisma, the IT factor. Its about confidence and showmanship. Sure Savage Sister Lindsay Messina has a great body but thats not why she wins her competitions and graces the cover of magazines. She wins and gets the jobs because of her confidence, her charisma and her fierceness. This is what a winner is made up of- you are not a set of abs- you are not a pair of great legs- and once you GET this, you will have success. You need to be sure of yourself. You need to look inside of what you have done in your life and what you have accomplished outside of all this fitness stuff. For it is then and only then, where you will feel like you are one with yourself. When you walk onstage, the judges want to see charisma and a gal who isnt worried if her butt is too big or her abs are tight-they want to see a person who feels good in her own skin-this will make them DROP THEIR PENCILS as I have done in the past when I have judged shows. When I see that certain person come on stage and they are a sight to see, I drop the pencil and I enjoy their walk, their grace and their uniqueness! And those bright lights see right into your soul so unless you truly believe in yourself, you cant hide it! This doesnt apply soley to competitors. Its the same in life--when you walk into a room, your charisma is what makes you memorable. Stop worrying about your body and focus on your beliefs, your confidence and that certain something that makes you YOU

NO LIMITS!

2009-11-14T16:27:00.000-08:00

its hard to believe but FlORIDA and VEGAS (the last shows of the year are almost here!). We are so excited to watch our girls from all over the world congregate and look their best onstage! As a MOM to all of you, my pride runs deep and this year, its bubbling over for so many reasons. Many wonderful things have happened in my business that tested me, as a coach. My teammates have shown me their faith, dedication and love for what we are all about.
You have also been tested but you were smart enough to realize that this TEAM began over 15 years ago. Our rise to success came a long time ago.....MTV came LONG before this year...... our victories came LONG before this year......The reason why I built this team was that I truly wanted to take an otherwise selfish sport and make it a "group activity and hobby". I chose "team and value" over "quick" money and personal gain". My love for this sport grew at its inception and it has never "waivered". I dont want to hear "Im burnt out" or "Im too tired"......Working with you all is a gift and I dont take it lightly. So I want to thank those who have tested me... Your departure gave ME back MY voice. It reminded me of WHY I do this and WHY I adore you all! It reminded me why I scream and yell for you all at shows when others would just "sit and watch"....I cant wait to see you all shine onstage! You all worked so hard to look this good and to get where you are! Competing is FUN and its time to soar... there is no limit ladies to what you can do, and I thank EVERYONE for reminding me that the same is true for me as well!

2009-10-10T14:49:00.000-07:00

What a difference a month makes. October is here and we are talking Fall goals that are fast approaching. For me, I am busy with the kids and all their activities of course, all while programming, making my team look ultra fabulous, networking the industry for my girls with Lindsay Messina, my partner in crime and dealing with drama here there and everywhere. Change is always a good thing and I am so proud of the way my staff has come together to provide the most incredible service and programming to our girls. Working along side Lil P, Ceal,Lindsay, Rachel, Janelle, Mel, Cinthia, Jayme, Andi, Tiff and Erin has shown me what its like to have a staff thats positive and "in it" for the right reasons. They are loyal, passionate, classy and have the strongest character. I am truly blessed to be around them and have never experienced such a strong bond thats true and genuine. It has been so awesome talking to my clients on our teleseminars each week. We tackle a different topic all the time and its amazing to hear all the great questions and quite frankly the love from all of you! We look forward to such excitement in the months ahead! Reality tv is interested in us and this time, its going to be pretty big for the Savage Girls! More on that to follow soon! Stay tuned and check back often!

2009-09-28T20:32:00.000-07:00

We are back from the Olympia and we all had a great time! It was good to check on our girls working the booths, network with our colleagues and see our friends from the industry. congrats to all the competitors as well as our own girls who really showed up and rocked it out!! More to follow! Sorry for the slower updates! Its busy here in Savage Land but I promise to update more often!! Big news headed our way! all good things on the horizen!!

2009-08-31T17:22:00.001-07:00

Welcome to September ladies! Its been a great Summer but now the Fall season is ahead! So many great things in store for you all! We are having a cookbook giveaway as well as commencing "Cathiness Calls" which are free teleseminars each week for Savage Girls currently enrolled in SOS, SPT, Lifestyle, Show Prep and PBO. We will have special guests on some of the calls as well to help answer all your questions as well! Our first call kicks off September 6th with Lindsay Messina and a few other gals to help answer all of your many questions! So fasten your seatbelts! The FALL SEASON IS HERE!!

2009-08-27T19:31:00.000-07:00

WELL BOTH CAMP SAVAGE CHICAGO AND BOSTON HAVE CONCLUDED!I can honestly say that these girls were incredible. It was so nice to meet so many people that I only knew in an online capacity and it was great to meet brand new friends! Both camps were pretty special-each camp is different but each time, it totally amazes me that there are so many fabulous women out there!
On another note, September is fast approaching and we have so many exciting new things to look forward to. I will be making some awesome announcements over the weekend!

2009-08-12T14:05:00.000-07:00

What a week! its been so much fun getting ready for camp! Thanks so much to all the Savage Girls who are helping me with all the loose ends that always seem to come up!! We have a nice weekend planned here at my studio and then we are off to Chicago for CAMP SAVAGE CHICAGO! This our 3rd time going to camp in Chicago and we are so excited to see all our friends there! I love my midwest girlies! Stay tuned for more info and updates from camp! Make sure to check out our tv channel at www.youtube.com/cathysavagefitness

2009-08-03T16:02:00.000-07:00

Hey girls! Whats up! Things are busy here in Savage land! We have launched PBO, we have our new members coming onboard and our girls are looking BETTER than ever! As we stroll into the Fall season (yes thats right I said FALL) we are starting to confirm Fall goals and show schedules! Fun stuff ahead!!

2009-08-01T06:27:00.001-07:00

Its August 1st! We want to welcome all our new members on board! We are the greatest team around! We are so pumped to roll into the last month of Summer and head toward all our goals for the Fall! Whatever your goal is, a show, a wedding, a reunion or just to look GREAT- we are right here with you, cheering you on!
I will have more updates throughout the week but its a refreshing time here at CSF! All systems are GO for the Fall and I cant be more pleased! CAMP SAVAGE will be rocking later this month in Boston and in Chicago! Cant wait! I am also in the middle of negiotating a few Perfect Body Contracts and securing spots for our girls at events such as the Olympia.
So stay tuned and keep up with on facebook (Cathy Savage) , twitter as well as our YouTube channel!

SAVAGE 101

2009-07-27T13:14:00.000-07:00

Happy Monday all! Well, this is one busy week for sure! The end of the month means busy times for the CSF staff! Finalizing training programs, nutritional changes for some gals, goal meetings and tending to the needs of our clients as we head to the next month. August is a weird month for sure-Show wise, its when the girls know they have to start buckling down for the Fall seaosn yet its far enough away to maybe sneak in a treat or two! Well, girls, keep it real and know that moderation is key!! Our Perfect Body Online program is also starting next month- very exciting!

2009-07-24T19:15:00.001-07:00

Its the weekend! woo-hoo! While most people rest on the weekend, my work schedule heats up1 I have clients to meet with, programs to develop, calls to make, promoters to contact all while making sure my kids are having a great Summer! Today was their last day of their day camp! Next is tennis camp for my son and Boston Ballet camp for my daughter~ These kids are very scheduled but I need to make sure they have some down time too! I could benefit from taking my own advice! Taking the time to rest and unplug is important to all of us! Its the best way to stay refreshed! I am more than excited to have my friend and fitness icon and wise-woman Andi Martin join our staff as a coach. She is one of the most respected competitors in the industry and everyone loves her! She is a very experienced coach already and she has a masters in Exercsie Physiology. She is also a Mom, and she has killer abs! So glad to have her around more! Janelle Nicolo is also adding more time to her schedule with us! In addition to coaching her fellow Savage Girls, she is also the PR Director for Perfect Body Online, our exciting new program with Lindsay Messina. In other news, Jayme is coming back to do consulting work with us! She just graduated from Boston University with her MBA and she is going to help us with admin management and marketing brand efforts within the industry which directly benefits our girls!

2009-07-20T04:39:00.000-07:00

Starting the week off right with our addition of our You Tube tv channel! Each week, I will be doing a min-news segment to report industry information as well as Team news! The next big event in Savage Land is in August with our two CAMPS! Chicago and Boston will be the place to be! Also, I am announcing our ambassador academy for September! So much stuff going on! Its all good here in Savage-Land!

2009-07-17T18:28:00.000-07:00

We are on a roll this week with Jodi's teleseminar series! Last night the girls listened to Menu Planning in a webinar setting! It was awesome! Jodi has more seminars planned throughout the Summer! We are excited to see Jodi taking on this new role as educator! She rocks!
In other news, fitness icon Andi Martin is joining our staff for SPT girls to help Paula and I coach our fitness girls to glory! Andi is incredible and I cant wait for her to be a more active part of our staff!

2009-07-13T19:49:00.001-07:00

I am so happy that the Savage Ambassador weekend went so well! We are already planning our September academy as well as a January one! I am pumped that we will be in every state soon and all Savage Girls will be able to connect on a regular basis with their teammates! Love it! I coujldnt have asked for a better bunch of girls!

2009-07-10T19:09:00.000-07:00

Busy to day and tomorrow at Savage Ambassador training! Woohoo!

2009-07-09T04:06:00.000-07:00

CAMP NEWS IS ALL ABUZZ!! I am looking forward to a very busy next few months! First, we have CAMP SAVAGE coming soon in Boston (Aug 14-16) and the next week, we travel to Chicago (Aug 22-23). So August will be a really invigorating month! Our online programs open back up to new members after the Summer break and "show talk" is now happening on a daily basis once again! September looks to be fun with yet another Ambassador Academy happening and before we know it, we are looking forward to theFall season. Could the Summer be going this fast? WOW! With the bad rain, it seems like we are still waiting for Summer to come! Well despite the not so great weather, I still remain an enternal optimist that the sun will come out soon- bethca bottom dollar... as "ANNIE would say.. have a great day all!

2009-07-07T16:17:00.000-07:00

Happy Tuesday all! I spent a good part of the day talking on the phone to new clients as well as meetings with staff and phone conferences with some pretty important industry personnel and that was before lunch! lol...
Things are really happening for the Savage team and as always, making sure the Savage Girls stick to their goals and keep their eye on the prize, all is well! I am looking forward to August with our online programs opening back up after a summer break as well as my project with Lindsay Messina properly titled "Perfect Body Online". Things are good in Savage Land.... ps- if any of you have a good color choice for our Savage Vegas shoot, let me know! We always do either pink or white but I want to change it up! I have some ideas but I want to hear from you!

2009-07-05T09:28:00.001-07:00

I just got home from a 24 hour vacation into the beautiful city of Boston with my family! We stayed in a beautiful hotel and watched the fireworks, hung out at the Boston Common and of course, rocked out to Neil Diamond on the Esplanade. For you soap opera fans, I sat right next to Jacob Young from All My Children, who I fondly remember as "Lucky" on General Hospital. I didnt want to bother him as he was at our hotel with his beautiful wife and new baby. He was so dear and sweet to his wife and child and so polite to the staff. SO, I am now a fan of him big time because of his lack of celebrity attitude and his kindness to his wife, little boy the hotel staff! What struck me, more than anything, was the quality of his skin! lol.. Anyway, I did what any Savage Girl would do- I texted Soap expert Amy Kasden to share the news with her as I knew she would appreciate the "sighting".
As my 7 year old son said to me, "Mom, its time to unplug and give a hug", I certainly did that!! Thats my kids' sign when they think I am working too much! We had a great time and I am more energized and revived to start a new work week! I hope you all had a great weekend and that you feel the same refreshing vibes that I do!

2009-07-03T18:55:00.000-07:00

Happy 4th of July all! I am looking forward to spending a great weekend with my family! Safe travels to everyone and remember that Freedom isnt free. Many people have sacrificed so much for our independence! On this day and every day, we celebrate our independence!

2009-07-01T19:50:00.001-07:00

July is here! We were busy today working on new programs and getting ready to discuss client goals for the Fall. After all, that is the most important thingfor a competitor or even a weekend waarrior- you have to have a goal!

My day started out with meeting Jodi and discussing special projects that Jodi will be undertaking this Fall. She is dead-set on solving the perils of metabolic repair and if there is anyone who can do it, its her! Its exciting to look ahead and see all the wonderful possibilities in store. I am excited to see all the great things that Jodi will be handling.

Meanwhile, back at the ranch, Paula and I are planning our Chicago camp along with the help of Nicole Moneer, Lori Harder, Amber Ameredes and a host of others! We also have Boston camp this August as well.

On another note, Lindsay and I are kicking off Perfect Body Online homework edition this month-anyone who joined during the month of June is given nice little homework assignments before the program officially kicks off.

So needless to say, Savage-Land is busy and as vibrant as ever. I love the sport of fitness and transforming people-both physically and emmotionally through an incredible organic and natural approach. And its hittijng home too-the other day, while in the supermarket, I reached for some fruit, and my 7 year old says "mom, I dont think thats the organic brand" . Go figure!

2009-06-29T11:13:00.001-07:00

Sorry to not have posted in a while! Its been so busy getting back from Miami, getting the kids ready for camp and just doing what I do! We get back from one major show and I am already planning the goals for my clients as the Fall approaches- talk about wishing the whole Summer away!

2009-06-22T06:38:00.000-07:00

What a crazy weekend! Savage Girls rocked the Fitness Universe winning Fitness, Fitness Classic, Bikini Short, Bikini classicm, Bikini Masters and a whole lot of placings in between! I will post the results once I unpack! We had a great time! Congrats to Brooke Johnson Griffen who finally won Fitness Universe-she is one of the most talented and beautiful athletes on the planet and I know how hard she worked. It was a labor of lobve for both of us but it was Brooke who rose above her comfort level to take on this BRAVEHEART routine! Annette Perry rocked her routine as well=she is a consistent performer and she has my heart and soul. I love you Annette. Andi Martin (I think we really are related somehow) placed 3rd in fitness and rocked her biker girl routine-despite some costume malfunctions, she managed to get into the top 5 due to her raw talent, beauty, class and experience as one of the best of the best! I love you Andi! Special shout outs to Amy Cambell who won Fitness Classic as well! All our Classic girls placed int he top 5 as well Again, look for the results, to be posted soon here! I am pooped but back on track to making you all look fit, fabulous, healthy and empowered!

2009-06-19T05:00:00.001-07:00

Good morning all! I am on my way to bikini pre-lims! The girls look fantastic and they are ready for fun!!

SAVAGE GIRLS IN MIAMI

2009-06-18T19:32:00.000-07:00

We are here in Miami having a great time! I just got back to my room after spending the day with the girls! What fun!! We had meetings, photo shoots, the annual Savage Shoot and the model seminar! The show begins tomorrow morning! I will have reports all weekend!!

BUSY BUSY BUSY

2009-06-16T05:18:00.000-07:00

Well we are a few hours away from the Miami madness! Soon, the whole team from all over the country, Canada and yes even Japan, will all congregate in the sunshine state. Every year, this show gets a little more exciting. The show itself is only one part of the weekend for Savage Girls. We keep our girls so busy with shoots, fun, and yes -the sun (with sunscreen) of course that the show is not the pivotal part of the weekend. For me, its time to be with my team, have fun and celebrate our hard work. Going to this show is like going to a family reunion as there are so many people affiliated with this show, that I have known for over a decade. From the photographers to the other competitors who may not work with me, but are dear friends- its just the best time!
The girls all look incredible and thats really all I can do at this point. Judging is -what it is so I never try to worry about it. No matter what the outcome is, the girls are the stars all weekend and are made to feel like ROCK STARS! So if you are in Miami, and we havent met, please dont hesitate to introduce yourself!

2009-06-10T19:01:00.000-07:00

Sorry for the delay in my blog! It a busy time here at Cathy Savage Fitness. New York rocked with Kelly J taking home the overall Bikini title. We also kicked butt at the INBF show in fitness and bikini including Janice callahan's continued winning streak. Its a beautiful to see my girls who are supplement free and drug free taking the stage and getting praise and honors. I do not know why women take fat burners, do double cardio and put their bodies in danger with metabolic and hormonal risk from extreme preparations. Well, we do not judge- rather, we are advocates for women's health.
Ok, on to the week ahead, we are busy getting ready for Miami next weekend. We have alot planned-its going to be a jam packed weekend with media events, photo shoots and the show itself. I am looking forward to seeing all my teammates from around the country. What an incredible group you all are!

Weekend!!

2009-06-05T18:18:00.000-07:00

Saturday morning, I head to New York City for business and fun! I will catch up with Messina, as we cheer on our gals in the NPC Bikini show. Meanwhile back at the ranch, Jodi will be at the INBF show checking on our girls there! We spread out when we need to! Looing forward to seeing the girls at Sunday session as well!

Nutrition Headquarters at CSF

2009-06-01T19:16:00.000-07:00

Well our Nutrition Seminar was an amazing hit! 80 girls attended this event on a Sunday afternoon to hear Jodi Jones C.S.C.S. and our Physique Transformation Engineer speak on the effects of long term dieting, and how to separate yourself from being just a "body". We talked about all the fads and dangers of products in the industry that you do not need and how we all as women, have to be smart about our long term health. It was an incredible day and all the topics really hit home! We look forward to our teleseminar for all the gals that missed this one-we will announce the dates later this week! If you are local, come and join us each Sunday from 12-2 for a great workout and posing/presentation skills!

2009-05-31T07:49:00.001-07:00

Today is our Nutrition seminar! We just had breakfast with our gals from Chicago and now we are heading over for Sunday session and then the seminar! Alot going on in Savage-Land!

Weekend of Girl-Power!

2009-05-29T10:51:00.000-07:00

oooh! This weekend will be estrogen filled at my studio! We have 8o plus women coming to our No-Nonsence Nutrition seminar! The response has been off the hook and I am not surprised! We will be getting down and dirty and RAW about what you ladies are capable of, and oh the realities of what heavy duty dieting can do... its not pretty ladies-and you will walk away with a better understanding of what dieting is all about- the good and the bad.. and the REAL.. you think you know..but you have no idea........ cant wait! For the folks that cant make this soldout event, we plan a teleseminar in late June! so stay tuned!