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106 || FITNESS MAGAZINE || OCTOBER 2015 Sports Nutritionist, Personal Trainer, IFBB fitness Competitor, Fitness, Beauty and glamour Model CateGarret.com Instagram: cate_garretFacebook: Cate GarretBy: Denise SmithWhile her love for fashion continued to mature, she developed into a top competitor in all things athletic. Whether playing pick-up football with her brother or leading her softball team to the State Championship%u2019s, she was able to prove her unmatched strength and drive. Growing up she was involved in athletics where %u201cYou%u2019re only as good as the work that you put in.%u201d She began competing in IFBB Fitness competitions and loved the competitive nature as well as the glamorous stage setting. Being on stage felt right for Caitlin, she loved everything about it. She began doing photo-shoots after her competitions and that%u2019s where her career as a model began. As time passed, the fashion and fitness worlds seemed less separate. Cate gained certifications in both Nutrition and Personal training, all the while building experience in the Fashion Industry. First working with one of the top public relations companies in the nation, and then Camilla Frank, a world-renowned designer. The pinnacle of her experience came when she was invited to New York Fashion week, soaking in every lesson taught. Combining fitness and fashion has become a natural extension of who she is, above all, experienced and committed to both.