BRITTANY HAMILTON

In this episode, Celeste speaks with Brittany Hamilton, an IFBB
Bikini Pro who earned her pro card at Universe in 2019, works as
a posing coach and is also a sponsored athlete with Natural
Science and Angel Competition Bikinis. Celeste starts off the
episode by asking Brittany if she has a routine or a ritual she
performs right before her heel hits the stage. Brittany explains
how she prefers to stand back and reflect on her prep and the
process it took her to get to stage. 


Next, Celeste presents Brittany a “myth buster” question; asking
her opinion on whether or not an athlete should win an overall
title before deciding to hit the national circuit. Brittany
shares her insight on the topic and afterwards, Celeste mentions
how Brittany’s placings varied throughout her amateur career with
little consistency. She then asks Brittany if she had any doubts
in herself or her abilities because of the various placings
between both first and second call outs. Brittany talks about the
feelings that came with receiving different types of feedback on
each physique she brought to stage and what she had to change to
best fit the criteria the judges were looking for in
bikini. 


Brittany shares the shocking detail that it has been two years
since she last trained shoulders and she discusses the tweaks
she’s made to her posing and overall presentation to try to
compensate for her overpowering upper body. Celeste then asks
Brittany what her current training split looks like since she’s
had to refrain from training certain muscle groups. Despite the
sacrifices Brittany has had to make to her physique to stay with
the standards of the division, she shares why she loves competing
in bikini. 

Next, Celeste takes Brittany back to her journey as an amateur
and asks Brittany what gave her that drive and tenacity to go
after and achieve her pro card. Brittany talks about the support
from her coach, Adam, from Team See You Later Leaner, and she
discusses what she has most benefited from by learning from him
and having his guidance throughout her progression as an athlete.
After hearing about her experiences thus far with her coaches,
Celeste asks Brittany to share one of her favorite moments she
has had with them. 

This question calls Brittany to reflect on this years
competitions, and Brittany mentions her feedback from the Klash
Championship. She discusses the physique she brought, her
feedback, and what her and Adam discussed before building the
game plan allowing her to make the necessary changes for the New
York Pro. Brittany talks about the extreme changes her training
took to bring the look the judges wanted from her. 

Celeste then guides the conversation in a different direction,
asking Brittany about taking time off and when she knows it is
her time to take a break from competing. She asks Brittany what
she does and how she prioritizes giving her body the necessary
rest before deciding to start another contest prep. Brittany
explains how she takes breaks more for the mental aspect since
she doesn’t need to focus on gaining muscle or putting on any
more size. Brittany circles back to competing at the NY Pro and
how it was the biggest learning experience she’s had this season.
She shares how her and her coach really took the time and energy
to discover the best nutrition and training plan for her to bring
her best look to stage. 

Brittany talks about how self-reflection opened her eyes to what
she sees as one of her weaknesses and the strategy she has to
improve on this weakness. After hearing that Brittany’s plan
involves cutting out all sugars and artificial sweeteners,
Celeste asks Brittany to share her experiences so far and if she
has done any specific testing to further educate herself. Because
of all the highs and lows Brittany has experienced through her
2020 season, Celeste asks how she has handled everything both
mentally and emotionally. 

Next, Celeste asks Brittany about her first season as a pro and
what it was like to be backstage and surrounded by many seasoned
athletes who she has admired and looked up to for years. Brittany
also talks about her friendship with Lauren Adams, another IFBB
bikini pro, and the positive impact it has had on her journey.
Since Brittany is also a posing coach, Celeste has Brittany share
what she feels are the most important aspects for a posing
routine. 

After sharing her insight Brittany talks about what she has
learned from her experiences working with Casey Samsel, another
IFBB Pro who helped Brittany drastically change and improve her
presentation. She emphasizes the importance of coaches needing
coaches as well, especially when it comes to posing, as an
outside eye can catch details that an athlete cannot see in their
own routine. 

After talking competing, Celeste asks Brittany if she has any
other hobbies or interests in life that give her fulfillment
outside of bodybuilding. Brittany tells listeners about her
current job outside of the fitness industry but that she wants to
become more involved in fitness by getting her training and
nutrition certifications. She talks about how she loves being
outdoors and has interests in fishing and before finding
bodybuilding was a golf professional. 

Celeste and Brittany discuss her former career in golf and
Celeste asks if there are any similarities in mindset or approach
between the two sports and if golf has had any influence on the
athlete she has become in bodybuilding. Next, Brittany shares her
advice for both first time competitors and girls on their road to
pro and then tells listeners where they can find and connect with
her further.

CONNECT WITH
BRITTANY: https://www.instagram.com/britthamilton_ifbbpro/


CONNECT WITH
CELESTE: https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/



Time Stamps:
[0:50] Celeste introduces Brittany.

[1:40] Celeste asks Brittany about her pre stage ritual.

[4:20] Celeste has Brittany share her opinion on competing at the
national level before winning an overall at the regional
level.

[7:05] Brittany discusses if she had any doubts before earning
her pro card as her placings varied between her regional and
national shows.

[12:00] Celeste asks Brittany about what she changed to make her
shoulders seem smaller on stage.

[14:15] Celeste asks Brittany to share her training split as she
mentioned she doesn’t train upper body.

[16:20] Brittany discusses why she loves competing in the bikini
division.

[18:20] Celeste asks Brittany what drove her tenacity and
decision to go for her pro card.

[20:15] Celeste asks about Brittany’s coach and if his support
has benefited her progression as an athlete.

[23:05] Brittany shares her most memorable moments with her coach
thus far on her competing journey.

[25:30] Brittany talks about the training changes she made
between the Klash and NY Pro to bring the look to match the
judges criteria for bikini.

[27:10] Celeste asks Brittany if there was anything particular
thing she did to prioritize giving her body a break before
starting a new prep.

[31:35] Celeste asks how Brittany and Adam, her coach, discovered
the best nutrition and cardio plan for her to bring the right
look to New York Pro.

[34:00] Brittany shares what she feels is a weakness of hers and
what changes she’ll be implementing to improve on this
weakness.

[36:20] Celeste asks Brittany about her decision to cut out all
sugars and artificial sweeteners.

[39:00] Celeste asks Brittany how the 2020 seasons lessons have
been for her both mentally and emotionally. 

[42:15] Celeste asks Brittany about her experiences backstage and
what she feels being surrounded by other women she’s admired and
looked up to for years.

[44:20] Brittany talks about her friendship with Lauren Adams and
what it means to have such a good friend in the sport.

[47:25] Celeste asks Brittany what she feels is most important in
a posing routine & when stepping on stage.

[49:20] Brittany talks about how she improved her posing and what
she learned working with Casey Samsel.

[54:00] Celeste asks Brittany how she finds fulfillment in life
outside of bodybuilding.

[56:00] Celeste asks Brittany if her career in pro golf has any
similarities to her career in bodybuilding.

[57:40] Brittany shares her best advice for first time
competitors and for the girls on their road to pro.

[61:00] Brittany tells listeners where they can find &
connect with her.

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