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Let's face it. We all have good intentions about getting fit and healthy, but we're busy and actually sticking to a plan is hard. So many of us get frustrated and feel hopeless about losing weight and getting in shape.

That's where Cathy's coaching, online programs, and private retreats come in. Through our work together, you'll get the support and accountability you need to get healthy for the long haul. It's not about creating guilt. It's about tapping into your intrinsic motivations and the bigger "why." 

It's time to create the vitality you deserve.

If you're ready to put yourself back on the priority list and make wellness a part of your life, Cathy can help. She's a wellness coach and strategist ready to help you get inspired and get moving towards a healthier you.  Her individualized approach will clarify your most important goals and together we will create a realistic, long-lasting lifestyle solution that will work for you and give you the tools you need to keep it going for a lifetime. 

​A healthy lifestyle delivers so many benefits. Let's get going!

It's well proven that a fit lifestyle offers one of the best ways to prevent life-threatening diseases like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Not only that, whether you are 45, 65, or 85 years old, you'll just feel better every day. It's one of the most important things you can do to maintain a vibrant quality of life through the years. Finally, the best news is that it's never too early and it's never too late to get started! The human body has a phenomenal ability to make adaptations and improvements at any age and any level of conditioning.

But Cathy gets it. It can feel overwhelming. That's why she take her clients one step at a time to a place where new healthy habits will make all the difference - a difference now and also a difference for the future. What do you see when you envision yourself a few years or more into the future if you stay on your current path? What can you start doing today, with a little help, that will make it a brighter, healthier future?  ​

Are you ready to reclaim your personal well-being?

Cathy is eager to apply her expertise and insight to create a program that will set you on a whole new path. ​If you're game for achieving lifelong vitality; if you're tired of on-and-off attempts to stick with an overly stringent plan; if you're ready for a strategist who will help you craft a wellness framework that fits with your lifestyle, we should talk. The years are flying by and it is time. After all, the greatest investment you can make is in yourself.

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Individual Vitality Services

Zoom Personal Fitness Training
Private Instruction

If you are unsure about what are the right exercises for you or how to perform them safely and correctly, it's hard to get on a solid path towards fitness. Let Cathy help take all the guesswork out of your fitness routine. She'll customize it for YOU with as much...or as little help as you need. Some clients just need a few appointments. Others desire ongoing instruction and accountability. The choice is yours!

Individual Vitality Coaching
The Power of Accountability

​Wouldn't it be great to have someone walk along side you during your fitness and wellness journey?  Cathy's coaching program offers you on-going guidance, motivation, and accountability for your personal wellness goals, addressing the focus areas that are most important to you. This could include fitness, healthy eating, weight loss, or daily stress and energy. We'll first clarify your long-term vision and goals. Then we’ll look at your challenges as well as what motivates you. Finally, we'll pull it all together to create a plan that works, breaking long-term goals down into shorter-range goals. We'll set a check-in strategy and week by week, I'll be with you every step of the way. Support and accountability make all the difference!

Coaching is done over Zoom and includes text message support as well. Many clients benefit from a 12-week program to start, with the option to continue on a weekly or as-needed basis. When we talk, we'll customize a package just for you. ​​

Private Vitality Retreat
The Full Immersion Effect

Are you ready for an all-out, full immersion approach to your lifestyle  makeover? With your busy schedule, Cathy's COVID-conscious one or two-day private wellness retreat is the perfect way to remove yourself from the normal day-to-day distractions and focus completely on your new wellness plan. You and she will spend focused, uninterrupted time developing your lifestyle plan and the best strategies to incorporate these new habits in a way that you can sustain for the long term. 

Our extended amount of time together allows us to not only talk about your wellness plan, but to actually practice it. You'll receive pampering plus personalized fitness instruction, healthy meal planning and preparation, and much more. Fully customized, you will leave refreshed and equipped with a comprehensive day-to-day healthy living framework that fits your individual preferences and needs. 

Follow-up coaching is often a valuable strategy to ensure your new habits become fully incorporated into your on-going daily routine. Success feels great!

BOOM: Fat Loss and Forever Fit
Cathy's 30-Day Program

Cathy's proprietary BOOM: Fat Loss and Forever Fit Transformation System includes everything you need to FINALLY get and stay on the path to better health and fitness. Modules include Mindset Mastery,  Home Workouts with multiple levels to choose from, Your Customized Eating Plan, Cathy's Habit Maker Toolbox, Daily Pep Talks, and Metabolism Machine. You'll also receive private and/or group coaching and a private support community! 

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​Let's talk! Sign up for a FREE 30-minute Strategy Session. Zero obligation. Zero "salesy" pressure to buy. I'm not an "internet marketer". What I am is a lifelong wellness professional with years of experience, stellar credentials and a knack for supporting people to help them reach their goals. Do I charge for my services? Of course! I'm also a wife and mother and THIS is how I pay my kids' tuition. It's a WIN-WIN and that's why I LOVE what I do! My clients are THRILLED to finally reach their goals. Seriously - what is that WORTH to you?! I am THRILLED every time my financial stress is lessened WHILE I help people in my FAVORITE WAY! 

During your Free Strategy Session, we'll discuss your specific goals and if I think I can help you, I'll explain how my coaching program works and what the investment would be if you wanted to give it a shot. If it's a fit - GREAT. If not, that's fine too and I will wish you well! 

I hope to hear from you! What are you waiting for?

IN THEIR OWN WORDS

"I've tried many different exercise routines through the years but never appreciated the huge value of weight training until I worked with Cathy. She understood exactly what I needed and created a personalized, home workout  routine that has really worked and one I can stick to! I do it at home in under 30 minutes which is exactly what I wanted! I'm stronger than ever, love the changes it has made to my body, but most importantly, I'm delighted with the improvements to my health and well being!"
 
Anne Marie M.

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"I lost over 40 pounds while working with Cathy! She helped me take a close look at my overall habits, set realistic goals, and create an eating and exercise plan that worked for me. Week by week, she taught me so much, held me accountable, and the results just followed!"

Ashley F. 

P.S. She's still going!!

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"I used to be very fit and then over the years, my habits changed, my weight crept up, I felt tired, unmotivated and overweight.  I needed help getting back on track! When we first started, I needed inspiration and accountability.  As we have progressed, I have come to also appreciate her expertise in helping me workout in a way that is perfect for me.  I highly recommend Cathy for anyone who needs both to be challenged and coached to build a lifestyle of wellness and strength."

Cyndy P.

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"Being fit and healthy is very important to me. I have a demanding job and working with Cathy has been a valuable part of my overall wellness plan. I look forward to our workouts as a stress reliever and I’ve gotten stronger and more flexible. Exercising regularly is a habit for me now that I won’t ever stop!"

​Merrita W.

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"I can feel the difference in my body from following the exercise routine Cathy created for me. My “back fat” jiggles a lot less and I feel my muscles moving and holding me up! I used to take Aleve every day for pain and I haven't had to take it at all ever since starting this program! I have flexibility, a lot less pain, and a spring in my step! "
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Rhonda M. ​

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STEPHANIE'S STORY
Cathy asked a very simple question, right? But I never thought of “why." I frantically searched for the “right” answer? I want to be thinner, or I want to be healthier  --  but the “why” was elusive. I didn’t understand it. I should know this answer. I was dismayed. Then it hit me. It came in an emotional flash. “I want to be around for my kids.” I said. Only eight words, but they were powerful and telling.

I know. I am not the first to find that specific motivation. It’s been said before. But I realize that by not voicing the motivation, not mentioning what means the most to me, my family, I could delay action. Basically, I was living in ignorant bliss. It was procrastination and denial at its finest.

But . . . Since then I have found myself part of a wonderful team in this program. The larger Team Cathy, and the smaller team of my daily wellness cheerleaders. We walk together, hold each other accountable, and most importantly talk about the challenges we face. My family at home,  my motivation, have also been incredible. They support me, ask about my progress, are patient as I pace the kitchen to get steps, and even tolerate changes to the dinner menu.

Let’s be honest. It is not always comfortable which was evident in my first few meetings with Cathy. If you were a fly on the wall you would have heard “I have no time to exercise”, “What! A vegetarian meal? I don’t think so.”, “10,000 steps a day!?”

Then I lost a pound, and another, and more. The tone and my attitude changed. I was excited to share my exercise shortcuts (like running up the hall when no one else was around). I was eating vegetarian meals, and enjoying them. I was consistently getting 10,000 steps a day. I was doing it! – I am doing it!

But my story is more than that, and I prefer to focus on what I have gained;

Friends:  There is a lot to say about support and not being alone. Whether to lose weight, get in shape, or learn healthy habits, there is strength in numbers. And who doesn’t thrive off a little competition. The challenges have been fun.

A new wardrobe - sort of:  I am not finished with my journey, so I have to curtail my want to buy clothes.  But I really like buying things in smaller sizes.

Compliments: I know, this is tricky because not everyone wants acknowledgement. But I do! I love when people notice my efforts.

Energy:  I feel so much better. I have energy, less aches and pains, and I am just plain healthier.
I appreciate the opportunity to be part of this program!  I certainly appreciate my team mates, and Cathy.  Cathy has been a great resource, motivator and friend.   But I am most thankful for whatever happened during that first meeting when a stifled inspiration was thrust into light. It was a pivotal moment. In a word “WOW!”


LOUISE'S STORY
My wellness journey has been so awesome and I have learned so much. I attribute my success to four factors: my new relationship with food, my lifestyle change, the weight loss challenge part of the program, and my coach Cathy Richards!!

MY NEW RELATIONSHIP WITH FOOD
I have a new relationship with food. I no longer have a serious relationship with food.  Instead, I have a rather casual relationship.  I no longer think after finishing lunch “Now what am I going to eat for dinner?” I don’t need food for comfort anymore. I am too excited and happy to need it to make myself feel better. Instead, I look at food to fuel my body and make healthy choices because of this.

LIFESTYLE CHANGE
I love to jump out of bed every morning and put on my workout clothes, brush my teeth and head for the outdoors to take my morning walk. This starts the day off so well. I count my blessings on my walk and sometimes make up new songs or poems along the way. I also plan my day while walking. I don’t have time to make excuses for not working out or making poor choices. I write in “MyFitnessPal” every single day and plan my meals ahead of time. So, if I go out to dinner, I can eat lightly throughout the day and then enjoy myself moderately.
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WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE
I loved being in the weight loss challenge of this program. It was such a great competition and kept me in check. I got second runner up in the challenge and ran over to the sporting good store to get my prize with my wonderful gift card Coach Cathy gave me.

MY COACH
I couldn’t ask for a better coach for me. Cathy has been inspiring, supportive and a full blown cheerleader for me. I had a time where I was just hanging out at the same weight and Cathy kicked me in the butt and did some heavy duty problem solving with me to get me back on track and back on my losing streak!!
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I have lost almost twenty pounds so far on this program. People are coming up to almost daily and asking what I am doing to lose weight.  I am wearing clothes that have been hanging in my closet for two or three years. Some with the tags still on them!! I am so excited for what lies ahead. I feel like I haven’t reached my peak yet!  I want to lose another forty pounds….then I will weigh what it says on my driver’s license!!