Let me introduce you to my beautiful friend and Mom Power Team gal, Cassandra. You may have seen her on the cover of Gorgo Magazine... Yes, she is amazing! But even better than that, she is one of the kindest people. She cares about people... truly... deeply! I am so happy to know her!Name: Cassandra Sawyer aka "Natural Fit Mom"
State: California
When and why did you start working out?
I started working out about 2 years go. In late 2011, I dislocated my knee trying to make my infant son laugh while working out, early one morning. I was out for the count as far as cardio was concerned. Then I was hospitalized for a week, when I got sick out of nowhere and it terrified me. When I left the hospital, I quit smoking cold turkey, bought my first piece of gym equipment for my garage and started Jaime Eason's 12 week live fit program on Bodybuilding.com
I started working out about 2 years go. In late 2011, I dislocated my knee trying to make my infant son laugh while working out, early one morning. I was out for the count as far as cardio was concerned. Then I was hospitalized for a week, when I got sick out of nowhere and it terrified me. When I left the hospital, I quit smoking cold turkey, bought my first piece of gym equipment for my garage and started Jaime Eason's 12 week live fit program on Bodybuilding.com
What is your workout of choice?Weights, heavy weights and really heavy weights
What is your most favorite piece of workout gear?
You know, I have to say my gloves. These poor things are pretty much ripped to shreds, but they are my first pair of gloves from 2 years ago and I'm oddly sentimental about them. I see all these cute, new gloves with lots of great color and pattern options, but I just can't give mine up yet. I know....it's ridiculous!
Do you follow any diet or take any specific supplements that complement your workouts?
Well, in my off season, my diet is "eat as much as possible to gain muscle" and during prep, it's whatever my coach tells me to do. I will say that I LOVE my preworkout supplement. I take Assault by Muscle Pharm and couldn't live without it. I workout at 4am every morning, so I need the good stuff to get me going!
Well, in my off season, my diet is "eat as much as possible to gain muscle" and during prep, it's whatever my coach tells me to do. I will say that I LOVE my preworkout supplement. I take Assault by Muscle Pharm and couldn't live without it. I workout at 4am every morning, so I need the good stuff to get me going!
What is your favorite cheat food? People always think I'm crazy when I say this, but it's a Popeye's biscuit. Not pizza, cake or cookies, but a fluffy buttermilk biscuit slathered in honey and butter. OMG.....I could eat a dozen!
What advice would you give someone just starting out?
Find something that you love to do and then it's easy. I used to always feel bad because I had these amazing friends who were into running and triathlons. I would get jealous watching them train and then go have a "big" day that they could be proud of. But, I wasn't the least bit interested in running, swimming or biking. When I discovered bodybuilding, it was exciting and I took to it like a duck in water. I am consistent with lifting weights because I love it and want to get a taste of it every day.
Find something that you love to do and then it's easy. I used to always feel bad because I had these amazing friends who were into running and triathlons. I would get jealous watching them train and then go have a "big" day that they could be proud of. But, I wasn't the least bit interested in running, swimming or biking. When I discovered bodybuilding, it was exciting and I took to it like a duck in water. I am consistent with lifting weights because I love it and want to get a taste of it every day.
What is your best workout memory? The first time I bench pressed 135lbs! For the longest time, I never worked chest. Then I realized I needed to start doing it and that I wanted to be badass like the girls in the picture bench pressing those 45lb plates. It took me quite a while, but I eventually did it with the help of a spotter. It really felt amazing!
What is your biggest “FIT BUCKET LIST” item?
Ooohh....that's tough! There are so many things I want to do, but I think the most incredible feeling would come from winning the "Overall" title in a National level show. I would probably pass out on the spot!
Ooohh....that's tough! There are so many things I want to do, but I think the most incredible feeling would come from winning the "Overall" title in a National level show. I would probably pass out on the spot!
Tell us something that not many people know about you?
I see numbers and colors interchangeably. I don't know why, but when I see the number 3, I also see green and vice versa. The number 4 is blue. The number 7 is purple, but sometimes gray. When I see the color yellow, it's the number 2, etc. Don't ask why....I'm a nut!
I see numbers and colors interchangeably. I don't know why, but when I see the number 3, I also see green and vice versa. The number 4 is blue. The number 7 is purple, but sometimes gray. When I see the color yellow, it's the number 2, etc. Don't ask why....I'm a nut!
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