Where are you from, and what is your nationality?
My name is Tiffany Shay aka MizFitBarbie. I’m from Los Angeles, California. My nationality is American, while my ethnicity is African American, German, and Irish.
What was your inspiration to begin with fitness training?
I’ve been an athlete just about my whole life. However, my passion for fitness was honestly reinvigorated because one day I couldn’t pull up my favorite pair of jeans, LOL. Good jeans are hard to find.
What has been your biggest challenge as a fitness competitor so far?
My biggest challenge as a competitor has been finding a happy medium in what I want to look like on stage, and what the judges want. I don’t feel as if I ever fit into the correct category for my body type, and the vision I have for my body goals in my head.
When is your next competition?
I’m looking to compete sometime in mid 2020.
What kind of program do you follow when prepping for a competition?
Well because i’m going into a new category (wellness), i’m not sure of the program quiet yet. We’ll see what happens.
What is your favorite body part to train?
My favorite part… let’s see. I love training every muscle now. However, if I had to pick a fav of course it be glutes and hammies. Who doesn’t like a nice booty? 🙂
What body part do you dread training?
Hmm. I would say chest. Only because I don’t train it often. I have an injury to my right front delt, and when i train chest it kills me.
Who are your favorite figure competitors, athletes, or fitness models?
Dexter Jackson is my all time favorite bodybuilder hands down! I also love Latorya Watts, Candice Carter and Cass Martain.
What is your favorite cheat meal?
Ok, so I have a huge sweet tooth! So cookies with ice cream together…ugh, I cant help it.
What other hobbies does MizFitBarbie have, besides fitness training?
I love to be outdoors. Skydiving is a huge hobby of mine. Currently I am seven jumps away from being able to go alone. I also enjoy hiking and exploring. I have a curious mind, so I love to just be outside and go with the flow. However, I also like to be home reading, or spending time with my loved ones.
Do you own any dogs, and what are your thoughts on bully breed dogs?
I have two Siberian Huskies (Storm and Romeo). They are my fur babies. I love Bullies though. I think they’re beautiful and so sweet.
Tell our fans something about MizFitBarbie, that not too many people know.
Ok, so i’m like a huge comic book nerd. I love cosplay and anime with a passion. If i could be a Dragon Ball Z character, I so would LOL.
What are your goals for the future?
One of my biggest goals is making sure my daughter finishes high school, gets off to college and is successful in whatever she wants to do. Also, having a family with financial freedom. I have a few things in the works that i’m really excited about sharing with the world.
What advice do you have for any up and coming women in the fitness industry?
Don’t be intimidated. Go in and go hard. Work towards what you want! Do everything in life for you. Don’t give anyone power over your path.
What motto do you live by?
“Stay ready”. Luck is just being prepared, so when that door opens you’re ready.
Where else can our readers find MizFitBarbie? Which social media outlets do you use?
They can find me on Instagram: @mizfitbarbie. I’m hopefully going to be starting a YouTube channel pretty soon, most likely with the same name.
