Competitor Spotlight: Katy Stanton
“Taking care of your mental and psychological health is just as important as your physical. You should never stop developing your mind, body, spirit.”
Age: 39.
Marital Status: Married.
Children: In the process of adopting.
Occupation: Full-time mom (previous SPED para).
Fitness Philosophy: Taking care of your mental and psychological health is just as important as your physical. You should never stop developing your mind, body, spirit. There is always something that can be improved.
2022 Competition Plans: 2022 NorCal Sacramento May Show. Athletic and Evening Gown Novice & Open classes.
What Immediately Comes To Mind?
NATURALMAG – A place where natural athletes can come and celebrate one another.
Being Natural – I am so proud that every bit of my success and progress in my fitness journey is because of my hard work and determination.
Taking Your Physique To The Stage – There is something so powerful about bettering your body one lift at a time. But as a woman taking the stage, there is something so empowering. It’s like finding your inner warrior and is a feeling like no other.
Anything else you would like to add?
I am so grateful to my FCFG team, my family, my husband and coach Kat Ryan for their support. For helping me strive for a better me and their ongoing encouragement, friendship and empowerment.
IPL CONTEST HISTORY
2021 West Coast Pro/Am
Women’s Athletic Novice 5th
Women’s Athletic Open 5th
Evening Gown Novice 5th
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NATURALMAG – Competitor Spotlight: Katy Stanton
“Taking care of your mental and psychological health is just as important as your physical. You should never stop developing your mind, body, spirit.“
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