Interview with 2008 NPC Metropolitan Overall Figure Winner!

[NYCStrongFox]

Ladies and Gentleman! I am PROUD to announce our 2008 NPC New York Metropolitan Bodybuilding, Fitness & Figure Overall Figure Winner (1st Place Class C Winner) - KATHERYNNE RAMIREZ!!!!

Wonderful news! So, as the unofficial interviewer for Siouxcountry.com, tell us Kat, how are you feeling?
Describe to us, your fans, how you felt when you realized you won your class?
And when they announced you as the overall winner, what were you thinking?
How long did you prepare for this show and what did you do this off-season differently from last year?
Did you feel you were ready or like some competitors, usually feel that another week is needed?
However, looking at your 2 week out pics and 1 week out pics, you were on target and I have to agree with the judges on this one for sure.
What did you do to celebrate your victory?
What are your plans now? You know we all want to see you on the National stage.
What are your thoughts on that?
And finally, is there anyone you want to thank or of course, your group of supporters you'd like to have mentioned here?

I will have closing comments once we hear back from Kat....stay tuned

[NYCStrongFox]

Katherine and me hanging out backstage at the Metropolitan!

[JillianSR]

MEL YOU ARE THE BEST!

[NYCStrongFox]

Katherine's response:
Thank you Mel,
I was so happy when I got called my name out as my class winner... for the overall call, I was extremelly nervous.... When they called out my name I was so in shocked.. OMG... I loved it, but then I came to my sences and the tears couldn't stop falling from my eyes... the first person I huged was My dear grl Jill, and then of course, you...

I really couldn't do this show without chris as my trainer and jill as my workout partner... We had our ups and downs, but at the end of each workout, we were happy we still had the striving feeling of achievement..

Chris really did his home work.. he knew how to handle my training, we did minor adjustments to my diet and we just took it day by day... His goal was to have us ready 2 weeks before, and he nailed it, I tell you....

I went home after show and washed dishes.lol, but the next day, i got together with my team, and we hit that apple pie spot, and really enjoyed eachother's company; it was soooo perfect, Mamoosa, apple pie, and vanilla bean ice cream.. yummo!!!
We will start working on a plan for Team U...


Thank you all for all your support, and blessings...
I can't ask for more... this is the meaning of "family love"

[kitty kat]

Katherine and me hanging out backstage at the Metropolitan!

Mel you rock,
I just posted in the other thread.. how do we move it..?? lol

[JenFerFigure]

Ladies and Gentleman! I am PROUD to announce our 2008 NPC New York Metropolitan Bodybuilding, Fitness & Figure Overall Figure Winner (1st Place Class C Winner) - KATHERYNNE RAMIREZ!!!!

Wonderful news! So, as the unofficial interviewer for Siouxcountry.com, tell us Kat, how are you feeling?
Describe to us, your fans, how you felt when you realized you won your class?
And when they announced you as the overall winner, what were you thinking?
How long did you prepare for this show and what did you do this off-season differently from last year?
Did you feel you were ready or like some competitors, usually feel that another week is needed?
However, looking at your 2 week out pics and 1 week out pics, you were on target and I have to agree with the judges on this one for sure.
What did you do to celebrate your victory?
What are your plans now? You know we all want to see you on the National stage.
What are your thoughts on that?
And finally, is there anyone you want to thank or of course, your group of supporters you'd like to have mentioned here?

I will have closing comments once we hear back from Kat....stay tuned


I'll co interview:

Kat, How did it feel to have your identity stolen? LOL Just kidding...I'm delirious. I need to go to bed... too much cardio.

[kitty kat]

tank you

[NYCStrongFox]

Well, you definitely DID all the hard work and it totally paid off!
Tell us, how did you get into competing?
How did you get started?
I'm sure if you are planning to hit the national stage, there's a lot going on in your pretty little head ;) as to the "game plan" you and Chris need to get together. What did you feel you needed to improve on for this show and what do you feel you need to improve on now to hit that National stage?
What did you feel was the MOST challenging part of this journey to your victory?

[NYCStrongFox]

I'll co interview:

Kat, How did it feel to have your identity stolen? LOL Just kidding...I'm delirious. I need to go to bed... too much cardio.

LOL - loca....
OMG - bed is calling me too, but I'm having too much fun now LOL

[NYCStrongFox]

Mel you rock,
I just posted in the other thread.. how do we move it..?? lol

I'm fast baby!!!!

[NYCStrongFox]

MEL YOU ARE THE BEST!

Aw, thanks mama! Hey, you're next. Don't worry, not tonight lol...we need sleep soon.....:)

[JenFerFigure]

LOL - loca....
OMG - bed is calling me too, but I'm having too much fun now LOL

When all else fails there's Mastercard! LMAO

Okay, I'll behave now. Let's be serious now.

[kitty kat]

:spank::LOLOL::puke::wtf::rolf::shrug::eat:

HE HE HE

I'll co interview:

Kat, How did it feel to have your identity stolen? LOL Just kidding...I'm delirious. I need to go to bed... too much cardio.

[kitty kat]

When all else fails there's Mastercard! LMAO

Okay, I'll behave now. Let's be serious now.

YOU LADIES ARE TOO FUNNY>>>

I have to go to bed as well... Gotaa e up by 6am...

[NYCStrongFox]

When all else fails there's Mastercard! LMAO

Okay, I'll behave now. Let's be serious now.

you are too funny....my cheeks hurt....

[kitty kat]

I'm fast baby!!!!

indeed..
Yeah... deft.. Jen, Jill.. and let's not forget you missy... We were all winners eh!!!! :cool::kiss:

[JenFerFigure]

LOL - loca....
OMG - bed is calling me too, but I'm having too much fun now LOL

Yeah...this website is addicting. I must have looked like 20 times while I was at work. Tomorrow I have to do some hard work and I know I'll go through withdrawal symptoms. hahaha

[bronxbomber]

lol jen you are crazy!!

kat needs to get identity theft protection at the next show.lol

[kitty kat]

Well, you definitely DID all the hard work and it totally paid off!
Tell us, how did you get into competing?
How did you get started?
I'm sure if you are planning to hit the national stage, there's a lot going on in your pretty little head ;) as to the "game plan" you and Chris need to get together. What did you feel you needed to improve on for this show and what do you feel you need to improve on now to hit that National stage?
What did you feel was the MOST challenging part of this journey to your victory?


Theonly thing we are changing is him making up his mind on wether he wants me to buy chicken or steak/.......:banghead::banghead:... he often changes his mind after I spent almost my whole check on chicken Peckwack!!!! (we need a chiken smiley) hehe

[NYCStrongFox]

YOU LADIES ARE TOO FUNNY>>>

I have to go to bed as well... Gotaa e up by 6am...

OK, Champ! Get your beauty sleep and pick up where we left off tomorrow. OK?
Have a great night's sleep. I'll hit the hay in about 10 minutes or I'll turn into a pumpkin. Back to diet and cardio tomorrow!!!
Sweer dreams! :kiss:

[kitty kat]

The most challeging part was to try to fit all the hours of training into my work schedule... but I found a way.. lol

[NYCStrongFox]

My future Jen interview is going to be a good one I bet!!!

[kitty kat]

good night ladies and thank you so much.. love you all... muahzzz

[NYCStrongFox]

The most challeging part was to try to fit all the hours of training into my work schedule... but I found a way.. lol

Oh, you're still awake. Thought you were gone....ok, good.

[JenFerFigure]

lol jen you are crazy!!

kat needs to get identity theft protection at the next show.lol

Serious...we need to get her some secret service action! :cool::cool:

Yeah I know...I can get a little nutto especially when I'm tired...let me stop before I ruin my reputation. LOL

Okay I gotta go to sleep! Good night all!

Kat, we'll continue our interview tomorrow. We'll be serious. :kiss:

[NYCStrongFox]

good night ladies and thank you so much.. love you all... muahzzz

Oh, my bad. Think she's gone to get her Zzzz.

[NYCStrongFox]

OK folks. We will pick up where we left off tomorrow. Stay tuned for more.
Thanks for tuning in. I'm Melody Chao, aka, NYC Strongfox, signing off from her laptop in her little shoebox apartment in Queens NY. May you all have a great night, sweet dreams and hopefully less trips to the bathroom. LOL
NITE NITE!:waving:

[Siouxcountry]

OK folks. We will pick up where we left off tomorrow. Stay tuned for more.
Thanks for tuning in. I'm Melody Chao, aka, NYC Strongfox, signing off from her laptop in her little shoebox apartment in Queens NY. May you all have a great night, sweet dreams and hopefully less trips to the bathroom. LOL
NITE NITE!:waving:

See you ladies tomorrow! Sleep well. :)

[fitlei]

Oooooo I have a question!!

First off, congrats on your victory, it was VERY well deserved, you definitely brought together the entire package that Figure is all about, beauty, muscle, poise...etc. Great job! :awesome:

Now onto my question...I just LOVE your delts/arms... How did you manage to keep your size through drying out and the diet/cardio? Keeping my upperbody size has always been the hardest part for me once I start my prep since all my weight disappears up top first ugh..

[bronxbomber]

goodmorning everyone!

good question!

As kat's trainer perhaps i can answer this one.

As kat mentioned, we really played close attention day by day and week by week, to her physique. This allowed us to understand and identify the effects of the diet and cardio, changes to protein,carbs,fat were made accordingly.
also choosing the right source of macronutrients playes a huge part as well.

i think what also helps is to have someone with a really good eye to help assess your physique.

lastly, cardio range and duration is also impotant, time spent versus fat burning, remember not all calories burned are from fat, so very important to find the right balance and intensity during cardio.
with kat and jill, they were both very efficient with there cardio session.
well hope this helps...

[fitlei]

Thanks for the info! It's so great that you all have each other! It must make everything that much easier. I see how important it is to have someone watching your body change through every step! Great job trainer! :)

[kitty kat]

goodmorning everyone!

good question!

As kat's trainer perhaps i can answer this one.

As kat mentioned, we really played close attention day by day and week by week, to her physique. This allowed us to understand and identify the effects of the diet and cardio, changes to protein,carbs,fat were made accordingly.
also choosing the right source of macronutrients playes a huge part as well.

i think what also helps is to have someone with a really good eye to help assess your physique.

lastly, cardio range and duration is also impotant, time spent versus fat burning, remember not all calories burned are from fat, so very important to find the right balance and intensity during cardio.
with kat and jill, they were both very efficient with there cardio session.
well hope this helps...

Thank you Chris....
That's why he rocks..lol:awesome::awesome:

[JenFerFigure]

Thank you Chris....
That's why he rocks..lol:awesome::awesome:

I agree. Excellent question, Excellent answer!

[Shelly]

love the q and A with our champ!:awesome:

[Ondrea]

Kat is awesome! Ive already said it, but Im so happy for you!!! YOU ROCK!

[NYCStrongFox]

Well, you definitely DID all the hard work and it totally paid off!
Tell us, how did you get into competing?
How did you get started?
I'm sure if you are planning to hit the national stage, there's a lot going on in your pretty little head ;) as to the "game plan" you and Chris need to get together. What did you feel you needed to improve on for this show and what do you feel you need to improve on now to hit that National stage?
What did you feel was the MOST challenging part of this journey to your victory?

Thanks Chris for telling us how you planned and worked with making Kat "Unstoppable"! She indeed presented a beautiful physique and her inner beauty was icing on the cake. I MUST say it was a pleasure being with her (& Jillian & you) backstage.

Kat, still need a few more answers from above:
How did you get started?
Roughly, how are you (& Chris) tentatively at this point, planning your prep for Nationals?
Will we see you do another show before Nationals?

[NYCStrongFox]

love the q and A with our champ!:awesome:

This is fun and I like that others are throwing in their questions too.

[Siouxcountry]

Thanks Chris for telling us how you planned and worked with making Kat "Unstoppable"! She indeed presented a beautiful physique and her inner beauty was icing on the cake. I MUST say it was a pleasure being with her (& Jillian & you) backstage.

Kat, still need a few more answers from above:
How did you get started?
Roughly, how are you (& Chris) tentatively at this point, planning your prep for Nationals?
Will we see you do another show before Nationals?

This year the Figure Nationals are attached to the bodybuilding Nationals in November.

They switched things around a bit, and yes it's confusing. :D

[NYCStrongFox]

This year the Figure Nationals are attached to the bodybuilding Nationals in November.

They switched things around a bit, and yes it's confusing. :D

Thanks Sioux! Yeah, it is a little confusing.
I realized though that I should be stating "Team U" not Nationals. Kat mentioned Team U in her earlier response. Team Universe Figure Championships, NYC, Sept. 5-6, 2008

[Siouxcountry]

How is the 2008 NPC Metropolitan Figure Overall winner doing this evening?

:)

[kitty kat]

How is the 2008 NPC Metropolitan Figure Overall winner doing this evening?

:)

hello guys,
I am feeling a bit tired still.... A lot of headaches between work and other issues that are just complicating things for me at this moment. i am trying to not let it get to me, but until I fix this I won't be able to come around often... I will explain...

[NYCStrongFox]

hello guys,
I am feeling a bit tired still.... A lot of headaches between work and other issues that are just complicating things for me at this moment. i am trying to not let it get to me, but until I fix this I won't be able to come around often... I will explain...

Hang in there and I hope it gets better before the weekend!

[Betsy]

Hope everything works out for you.. ! :hug:

[kitty kat]

So last night, I was sitting here at home, checking at the NPC comp schedules bc I was interested in competing in Atlanta... Then I noticed in fine print that it says "all athletes need to be us citizen to compete in Nationals." I'm like wtf???? I been in this country long enough, but my mother never took the time to make me a citizen while I was young.... I grew up pretty quick; was already living on my own by 14, so the last thing I had on my mind was to apply to become a citizen... Now, today at work, I was going off the walls, trying to call my accountant so he can do the process... he said it will take long... So I went to the Imigration website and bought the citizenship application package.. I started filling it out, but just the thought about the long process that it will take, was giving me a huge headache.. I'm not going to give up... I will finish filling the damm thing and send it out ASAP... If I don't get this thing i won't be able to compete in Team U:banghead::banghead::banghead:

[Siouxcountry]

So last night, I was sitting here at home, checking at the NPC comp schedules bc I was interested in competing in Atlanta... Then I noticed in fine print that it says "all athletes need to be us citizen to compete in Nationals." I'm like wtf???? I been in this country long enough, but my mother never took the time to make me a citizen while I was young.... I grew up pretty quick; was already living on my own by 14, so the last thing I had on my mind was to apply to become a citizen... Now, today at work, I was going off the walls, trying to call my accountant so he can do the process... he said it will take long... So I went to the Imigration website and bought the citizenship application package.. I started filling it out, but just the thought about the long process that it will take, was giving me a huge headache.. I'm not going to give up... I will finish filling the damm thing and send it out ASAP... If I don't get this thing i won't be able to compete in Team U:banghead::banghead::banghead:

Team U or the Nationals or both?

Damn Kat I'm sorry. I hope the hell they are not slow.

I too hope it works out for you.

[kitty kat]

Team U or the Nationals or both?

Damn Kat I'm sorry. I hope the hell they are not slow.

I too hope it works out for you.

Team U is a National event, therefore, I have to be a citizen :mad:

[kitty kat]

Hang in there and I hope it gets better before the weekend!
Thank you Mel,
On my end, it'll be completed.... now I would just have to wait..

Hope everything works out for you.. ! :hug:

Thank you Bets:kiss:

[kitty kat]

ok, im heading to bed now.. have a great evening, and a great day tommorrw... the Yankees are not going to let me sleep. lol... I'm very close to the stadium..

[Siouxcountry]

ok, im heading to bed now.. have a great evening, and a great day tommorrw... the Yankees are not going to let me sleep. lol... I'm very close to the stadium..

You try to sleep well! :hug:

See you tomorrow Champ! :respect:

[bronxbomber]

remember what i said kat...just an obstacle, no doubt in my mind you will flourish at the end, as you have been. sweet dreams.

[fitlei]

No worries Kat. You may have to wait a lil longer but no matter what, stay focused. Your time is coming sweetie...GREAT things come to those who wait! Keep training hard and everything will work themselves out! :)

[kitty kat]

remember what i said kat...just an obstacle, no doubt in my mind you will flourish at the end, as you have been. sweet dreams.

Thankyou Chris of all your support. I really apreciate how good you been to me as both a friend, trainer, and mentor.


No worries Kat. You may have to wait a lil longer but no matter what, stay focused. Your time is coming sweetie...GREAT things come to those who wait! Keep training hard and everything will work themselves out! :)

Thank you fitlei.. I feel much better knowing I can't count with all your supports.

[JenFerFigure]

Team U is a National event, therefore, I have to be a citizen :mad:

It'll be okay Kat. Just stay very on top of your process, and remain very proactive...things will fall into place when and how they are meant to be. Just continue to work hard in the meantime so that when the time comes, you'll be ready for championship again! :respect:

[kitty kat]

It'll be okay Kat. Just stay very on top of your process, and remain very proactive...things will fall into place when and how they are meant to be. Just continue to work hard in the meantime so that when the time comes, you'll be ready for championship again! :respect:

Thanks Jen:kiss:

[NYCStrongFox]

Reflecting back - one week ago we were done with prejuding, on our way back to BMCC and today we have GORGEOUS weather in the Big Apple (which we should of had last week but it was still good). Hope the Champ is enjoying her day! :waving: Well, actually, I hope EVERYONE is having a great day!!

[kitty kat]

Reflecting back - one week ago we were done with prejuding, on our way back to BMCC and today we have GORGEOUS weather in the Big Apple (which we should of had last week but it was still good). Hope the Champ is enjoying her day! :waving: Well, actually, I hope EVERYONE is having a great day!!

Thanks darling, you too..
I went to this citizen worshop at Brooklyn school of Law. They helped me out and my application is ready to go. The lawyer said for me to try to find out if the federation would allow me to bring in the letter they will send me in 3 weeks, confirming I applied and will receive my appointment letter soon. He also said it'll take about 4 to 6 months for me to get called for my citizenship interview...
All I can say is, if I can't compete in team U, then I will just have to compete in 2009. I am keepiing positive and wiill pray things go my way..

Other than that.. A very beautiful day indeed:D..
Gotta run to see my family now. have a great evening.:awesome::awesome::waving:

[MsGuns]

make sure you write, email or call the NPC ASAP!!!

[JenFerFigure]

Thanks darling, you too..
I went to this citizen worshop at Brooklyn school of Law. They helped me out and my application is ready to go. The lawyer said for me to try to find out if the federation would allow me to bring in the letter they will send me in 3 weeks, confirming I applied and will receive my appointment letter soon. He also said it'll take about 4 to 6 months for me to get called for my citizenship interview...
All I can say is, if I can't compete in team U, then I will just have to compete in 2009. I am keepiing positive and wiill pray things go my way..

Other than that.. A very beautiful day indeed:D..
Gotta run to see my family now. have a great evening.:awesome::awesome::waving:

God didn't bring you this far to let you go hon...keep your faith and I can't say it enough times: Stay proactive and on top of everyone. People will get lax if you allow them to be. Your deadlines are not someone else's deadlines so pester them as much as possible. ;)

[kitty kat]

make sure you write, email or call the NPC ASAP!!!
Thanks msGuns.. i'm working on that.


God didn't bring you this far to let you go hon...keep your faith and I can't say it enough times: Stay proactive and on top of everyone. People will get lax if you allow them to be. Your deadlines are not someone else's deadlines so pester them as much as possible. ;)

Hen darling,
thank you... I am trying to stay focused; it's a bit hard, but I'll make it through:kiss: