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A God-Centered Journey of Health, Healing & Purpose

After 19 years of struggle—this is how God led me to healing

"I learned to fully surrender, to treat food like fuel, and to treat movement as a blessing."

- Coach Cathleen

About merge and The Bodybuilding Potter

A movement promoting a God-centered, healthy lifestyle.

The Bodybuilding Potter is the foundation behind this work—where faith, stewardship, and a God-centered, healthy lifestyle come together.


Our minds and bodies are gifts from God—meant to be cared for, stewarded, and strengthened for His glory.


This work is rooted in real-life experience—as a wife, mother, master potter, and bodybuilder—walking out faith through discipline, stewardship, and daily obedience.


Whether working with clay or through fitness and nutrition, the mediums may differ—but the process is the same.

There is one Master Potter.

He shapes the clay.
He strengthens the body.

Through self-control, discipline, the renewing of the mind, and the surrender of the heart—we are being formed. 

Get To Know Cathleen - The Bodybuilding Potter

 Hi, I’m Cathleen. I’m a follower of Christ, a wife and mom, and someone who has walked through God-centered healing in both body and mind. 


My path has not been perfect—but it has been faithful. God has used every twist and turn of my journey to shape not only who I am, but why I do what I do: to create and share resources that help others pursue a life of purpose, obedience, and transformed living rooted in Christ.


The Story Behind the Person

 From depression, uncertainty, and health struggles to stepping back on stage after 21 years—God has been faithful every step of the way. 


Through every victory and every valley, I’ve learned:

  • Surrender and self-control are cultivated, not forced
  • Obedience changes the heart
  • Health can become an act of worship
  • God heals from the inside out
     

These lessons didn’t just shape my story—they shaped my mission.


The deeper I walked with God through health and obedience, the more I realized that what He has done in me is too meaningful to keep to myself.


My journey is not perfect—but it is real, transparent, and rooted in a personal relationship with Christ.


How This Story Shapes the Mission

 I don’t claim to have all the answers—but I am someone who: 


  • Has walked through God-centered healing
  • Has learned to pursue health without perfection
  • Values consistency over comparison
  • Believes faith and wellness were never meant to be separate
     

This is the foundation for everything I create and share.

My Own Journey Has Become a Powerful Testimony

My own journey taught me something powerful—growth was never meant to happen alone.


God didn’t design us to struggle in isolation, striving for perfection or carrying the weight by ourselves. He designed us to be shaped—through Him, through His Word, and through the process of becoming.


That is why I create - Why I sculpt with clay as well as fitness and nutrition.  We are all works of His art.  


What began as a personal journey has grown into a body of work and now a movement—resources, writings, and teachings designed to support others as they walk out their own God-centered health journey.


From Battlefield for Health to future studies and materials, each resource is created with intention: to meet you where you are, to point you back to truth, and to remind you that this journey is not about perfection—but about surrender.


Your story matters. Your journey is unique. And yet, we are all being formed by the same Master Potter.


This work exists to support those who feel called to steward their bodies, renew their minds, and draw closer to God through their daily choices. Whether through reading, purchasing resources, or attending in-person experiences—each step is personal, and each step is part of the journey.


"My lifestyle is full of both “Yes” and “Amen” in both my decision making and my movements."


Cathleen

Surrender, Strengthen, Shape - Blog

God’s Faithfulness Through the Journey

    Not About Placement but Surrender and Obedience in Him

    Bodybuilding History -  A Journey of Stewardship and Faithfulness 

    • 2002 - NPC Figure Bodybuilding Show.  5th Place. 
    • 2003 - Gave birth to a health and beautiful baby girl
    • 2007 - Gave birth to twin health and handsome baby boys.
    • 2003-2000 - Struggled with PCOS, Postpartum depression, and severe back and foot issues.  
    • 2011 - Opened Under The Horizon, an outreach-based pottery and arts studio - HOME of Him Centered Coaching outreach.
    • 2020 - Began listening to The Holy Spirits guide to begin to heal.
    • 2021 - Began to work God's plan.  Healing internally and externally.  The goal was set on my heart to walk onto the bodybuilding stage once again in 2023.
    • 2023 - 9/23/23 - Re-debut at the NPC Natural Pennsylvania Championships.  1st and 3rd place.
    • 2023 - 11/4/23 - NPC Elite Physique.  1st and 3rd place.
    • 2024 - Joined the OCB - Organization of Competitive Bodies
    • 2024 - 6/27/24 - Quarter Finalist in the Ms. Health and Fitness Contest.  
    • 2024 - 6/29/24 - 4th place in Masters 35+ at the OCB PA Classic in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
    • 2024 - 8/24/24 - 4th place in Open B (tall girls) and 5th in Master 35+ at the OCB Battle for the Belt in Burlington, New Jersey
    • 2024 - 9/13/24 - 1st place in Figure Open B, 2nd Figure Masters, and 9th in Women's 100 lbs plus Transformation in Summer Shredding in Houston Texas
    • 2024 - 11/2/24 - Summer Shredding Championships -  2nd place in Figure B and top 13 in Women's 100 lbs plus Transformation in Houston Texas
    • 2026 - 5/9/26 - Took off my high heels and moved from Figure Bodybuilding into Physique Bodybuilding.  An incredible show and placement for my first time out in this category.  Show: OCB Conquer in Hanover, Maryland - 4th place in Physique B and 3rd in Physique Open

    Disclaimer

    The Bodybuilding Potter aka Cathleen Lerew, a sister company of Under The Horizon, LLC, is not a physician or registered dietitian. The contents of this page and general contact should not be taken as medical advice. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health problem - nor is it intended to replace the advice of a physician. Always consult your physician or qualified health professional on any matters regarding your health. 


    Cathleen Lerew is openly sharing her healing journey as well as the best practices for what worked best for her and her lifestyle.  


    All emails and client information are used for The Bodybuilding Potter page only and are not sold or shared. 


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