The Bodybuilding Potter - Team Emerge

04/21/2026

✨ What was once one-on-one… is now being shared ✨

What has been poured into personal coaching is now being extended—to encourage, equip, and inspire you in your God-centered healthy lifestyle journey.

Introducing You to “The Emerge Edit.”

A weekly email designed to help you stay grounded, focused, and moving forward—right where you are.

Each week, you’ll receive:
• A Verse of Encouragement to anchor your focus
• Simple, practical steps to steward your body well
• Updates on Workout & Worship, Bible study, and gatherings
• Resources and tools to support your growth

No pressure.
No joining.
Just a place to stay connected and keep moving forward.

📩 The Emerge Edit is delivered by email only
👉 Visit: TheBodybuildingPotter.com
👉 Or email: info@underthehorizon.net to be added

The first revamped edition goes out today.

If you’ve been looking for consistency, encouragement, and direction—this is for you.

✨ Let’s continue emerging… together.

Blessings,
Coach Cathleen
The Bodybuilding Potter

04/20/2026

Noah - a lesson.
In this video, you’ll notice I’m a bit dressed up—my daughter m and I have been prepping for an upcoming competiton. But today was a low-energy day, and I was reflecting on obedience—just checking the boxes because it’s what we’re called to do.

That led me to think about Noah. God set Noah apart, not to wait passively but to actively work in partnership with Him. Noah had a daunting task—caring for all those animals and his family during a stressful time. But God didn’t just say, “Wait around”—He called Noah to do his part. That’s how God works with us, too. He sets us apart for a purpose, inviting us to walk in obedience—while He works in our consideration, out of His love for us.

04/19/2026

There is no workout and workship tomorrow. As a reminder, this calendar can be found on TheBodybuildingPotter.com

04/19/2026

04/19/2026

Some days don’t go as planned… and that’s exactly the point.Today was a backwards day—when your routine gets flipped, your expectations shift, and everything...

04/18/2026

Look at that beautiful color!

Did you know you can make a healthy, protein-packed cobbler in minutes? 🥧

Here’s my simple go-to:

✔️ 1 scoop whey protein
✔️ Water (just enough to mix)
✔️ Pinch of baking soda
✔️ Your favorite fruit

Mix the protein + water, add a pinch of baking soda, spray your bowl, pour it in, top with fruit, and microwave about ~1 minute.

I like to finish it with a little whipped cream for extra sweetness. You can also add a touch of sweetener or vanilla if you want to change it up.

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But here’s the bigger picture…

This isn’t just about a “recipe.”
This is about stewardship.

Choosing foods that:
👉 fuel your body
👉 support your goals
👉 and still allow you to enjoy the process

That’s what a God-centered healthy lifestyle looks like.

Not restriction.
Not extremes.
But intentional choices that honor the body He gave you.

“Whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” – 1 Corinthians 10:31

Simple. Purposeful. Aligned.

04/18/2026

Some days don’t go as planned… and that’s exactly the point.

Today was a backwards day—when your routine gets flipped, your expectations shift, and everything feels out of order. But I’ve learned something powerful: backwards days don’t break you… they reveal you.

When life doesn’t go according to plan, you’re faced with a choice—make excuses or stay obedient.

It’s easy to follow through when everything is structured and predictable.
But what about when it’s 9PM, your day looked nothing like you expected, and you’re tired?

That’s where fortitude is built.
That’s where discipline is tested.
That’s where obedience to God is lived out—not just spoken.

A God-centered healthy lifestyle isn’t about perfection… it’s about surrender and consistency, even when the day feels “backwards.”

In this video, I share how these unexpected days are actually opportunities to strengthen your mindset, deepen your faith, and walk in self-control.

📖 Featuring a reading from my book:
Battlefield for Health: Self-Control for a God-Centered Life

Available here:
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📦 Amazon (search title)

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💬 Comment below: Have you had a “backwards day” recently? How did you respond?

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Backwards Days Are Great Teachers!
https://youtu.be/koT-wfY9DYw

Some days don’t go as planned… and that’s exactly the point.Today was a backwards day—when your routine gets flipped, your expectations shift, and everything...

04/17/2026

Pottery Class exploring Bible verses! Yes please!

04/17/2026

I just can’t get over how good the food God created for us really is.

For so many years, I thought health meant avoiding food… restricting… staying away from the “bad” things. But through renewing my mind and walking through healing, I’ve learned something completely different.

When your mind is clear and you’re truly stewarding the body God gave you—the “machine” you live in—your desires begin to change.

It’s not about forcing yourself to avoid junk food… it’s that you genuinely don’t want it the same way anymore.

Meals like this excite me. Not just because they taste amazing, but because they nourish my body and my mind. They fuel me to show up, to serve, and to walk in the purpose God has for me.

He didn’t create food to fight against us—He created it with us in mind.

And when we align our thoughts with Him, we start to experience that truth in a whole new way. 🤍