One of the things I’m proudest about with this blog is the very first male fitness model I’ve featured on November 1, 2009.  The man is not just any other model but he is fitness icon, now known as the Superman of Fitness, Anthony Catanzaro.  Revisiting my talk with him and since it’s now the “ber” months which means MFM is turning two very soon, I’ve asked Tony 10 Things We Need To Know About Him.

Filled with his usual passion and intensity, here are 10 things about Male Fitness Model No. 1

1. Habits:

I got a ton of habits some good, some bad. Some of the good habits that I have are that I’m very disciplined. I’m willing to work around the clock 7 days a week to get what I want and I’m not a complainer. I would rather work hard for something, then have it given to me. It’s much more rewarding that way. Another good habit I have is that I’m very punctual. If you tell me to be somewhere at 8:00, I’m there at 7:30! As for the bad habits I have a pretty bad temper and I get mood swings very easily. I can go from being calm to a full rage very easily. I guess its the Sicilian in me, but otherwise I’m a sweetheart. Another bad habit of mine is I take things the wrong way alot and I take things personal. I try very hard to please people and I know its impossible to please everyone I just have to please God, myself and the ones dearest to me.

2. Personal preference of food:

I love all types of food but that doesn’t mean I eat them regularly. My diet consists of lean protein like chicken breast, good carbs like brown rice and yams and every vegetable and fruit known to man. But if I had a preference as to what I would eat all the time I would say grilled chicken and its no surprise to those who know me. Lets just say as long as I’m around, Perdue isn’t going anywhere. LOL.

3. Eccentric mannerisms:

I have many mannerisms but the one that stands out the most is that I always hold my shoulders back, this is totally me all the time. Some people think I’m stiff but its just the way I stand. I cant hunch even if I tried.

4. Rituals:

I’m very easy to figure out. I get up every day around 7am and I go to bed every night around 11pm, sometimes earlier and maybe later on the weekends. I’m very regimented. I eat all my meals around the same time and I’m like clock work alot of days. This is good because it helps me to stay focused. I like to stay focused and on track.

5. Events or parties you’ve attended:

I’ve been to alot of events. Its very important to mingle with the right people to get where you want to be. If youre not around the right people, youre never going to make the connections needed to get where you want to be. In this business its who you know, not what you know. Making the right connections and going to events and parties where you can mingle with the right people is crucial.

6. Pet peeves:

Well I’m a bit of a perfectionist and suffer from OCD a bit so not having things in order make me crazy or when things are all over the place and unorganized pretty much drives me crazy. I have problems with things I have no control over. I like to be in control and this sometimes creates problems for me.

7. Superstitious beliefs:

I’m not very superstitious I believe in positive energy and I know that some things are positive naturally and something’s are just negative naturally. For instance, I’m not a fan of having cats in your home because everyone I know that has cats are lonely people or suffer with depression and bad luck. I feel dogs are much more positive, happy go lucky. I feel they bring love and good energy into a home where a cat brings sorrow and sadness. I know there’s alot of people out there that will disagree but this is just my opinion. I love all animals though.

8. Lucky charms:

I have a lucky ring that my wife bought me a few years ago it has these two stones in it turquoise and a ruby with an eagle. It seems to bring me luck when I where it. So that’s pretty much it, I don’t believe in luck too much I believe in destiny.

9. Languages you know:

I know how to speak Italian not 100% but I understand and speak it from time to time. My mother was from Sicily and she spoke Italian alot to us.

10. Places you’ve been too:

I’ve been to many places in the United States and around the world, but I find there’s no place like home. I don’t care where I go in the world as long as I have my wife by my side I’m happy.

+ Official MFM Profile of Anthony Catanzaro