Interview With Brittnie Pettiford
How did you get started in the world of bodybuilding?
When I chose the GREATEST profession in the world as being a firefighter, it was hard for me being the only woman. I was told I couldn’t do it, I wasn’t strong enough, blah blah blah. I wanted to prove myself. I knew it was physically challenging so I knew I had my work cut out for me. I started training but it wasn’t anything to talk about, I was still out of shape. I just wasn’t serious enough at the time. I found out I was going to Iraq and decided I wanted to change and it was a perfect time to do so. Like I said I worked out in the states but I wanted MORE. I wanted to feel sexy, look sexy, turn heads, didn’t want anyone to doubt that I couldn’t do my job, etc. On top of that all my friends were small, but not in shape and I always wanted to be like them. I hated going out with them because I felt like the fat girl. I wasn’t happy with myself at all. My confidence was in the dirt, self-esteem was horrible & I was sick of walking with my head down. Something HAD to change. Now I am working my way to the body I dreamed of & my head is held high!!!!
I never planned on becoming this addicted to it and now I can’t stop. I have never felt so good in my life. It is by far my daily drug! I went from wanting this body part like this, to getting it, now I want to be on stage with the best! I have a long ways to go but I am determined & I know I will get there.
What Training Routine Do You Use To Get That Quality Physique?
I use a training routine based on high reps for the most part. I train a different bodypart everyday. Rest time is minimal 45-50 seconds between sets.
What’s your diet like?
I eat every 2.5 hrs with cycling carbs and lots and lots of protein.
What’s your motivation?
I know what I want so I go for it. I surround myself with motivation. Magazines, hearing about someone else’s training, dvds, going to shows, training with someone, pictures of other women I look up too, previous pictures of myself, my friends and family who make comments about my progress. Bodyspace has been one of my BIGGEST motivation tools. Everyone on there keeps me going. The people who believe in me & know that I want it soooo bad.
If you could give one piece of advice about bodybuilding/fitness what would it be?
Stay consistent, eat clean ALL the time, surround yourself with people who want the same and DON’T STOP!!!!
Proudest bodybuilding/fitness accomplishment?
Everything has been an accomplishment this far for me. Even the smallest change. I am nowhere that I would like to be but I am getting there day by day. I would probably have to say doing a show in Iraq just to see if its something I wanted. I’ve never felt sooooo good. I knew it was what I wanted more than anything.
Any plans for the future?
OHHHH YEAH….Compete in bodybuilding one day and I would LOOOOVE to get a spread in a magazine. A corner is fine with me 
Favorite Cheat Meal?
Buffalo Wild Wings
Favorite Exercise?
ANYTHING dealing with legs!
Favorite Quote?
You push the weight until you taste the iron in your teeth. The callouses on your hands are your badge of honor, and while others sleep, you ache & moan. It’s not a life you ask for, but one you become because to settle is to die.
Bodyspace: http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/LadyFirefighter/
