How did you get started in fitness?
I have always been active growing up and through school in sports and dance. Dance became a big part of my life for a long time, I studied it in school and continued on after and was a professional cheerleader. After I was done with that part of my life I was still interested in pursuing the physical aspects of working out and staying in shape and wanted to carry it to another level and see what could become of it.
How do you stay motivated?
I obtain a lot of my motivation from the people that I interact with, my fans and people that send me emails or leave me messages on my social media sites. People state how I motivate them, how I have helped them achieve their goals by following what I am doing. It is a great feeling to know I can help others just by what I do in my life every day and by staying positive and encouraging others to do the same!
What does your diet consist of?
My diet or my lifestyle consists of clean foods much like you would expect such as chicken, lean turkey, fish, complex carbs, lots of greens and tons of water!!
What’s your favorite music to workout to?
I listen to all kinds of music when I workout. It depends on what I’m training and what mood I am in!
What body part are you most proud of?
The body part I am most proud of I would have to say would be my legs and glutes. Years of dance and intense training have really defined them and I have really worked on targeting my glutes to match the wheels.
What’s the best part about being a fitness competitor?
One of the best parts about being a figure competitor for me would be the finality of it all, the last week seeing how all of my hard work and dedication has paid off, seeing the changes and then being able to get on stage and have fun with it!
What is the biggest fitness myth you encounter in the fitness industry every day?
Still to this day biggest myth I encounter is women saying “I don’t want to get big”….I will just simply say “not gonna happen” lol.
What’s your favorite cheat meal?
My favorite cheat meal is and probably will ALWAYS be pizza….simple but yet soooo good!!!
How do you deal with cravings?
I deal with cravings by reminding myself that this is all a choice. None of this is forced and none of this is life or death! It really helps me always keep things in perspective and stay strong willed with cravings and the overall regimen of prep.
What are your 3 favorite exercises?
Three of my favorite exercises that my trainer (Bryan Graham cheap plug lol) has me do are weighted mule kicks for glutes , squatted barbell front raise (with tension release from wrists) for shoulders and inward angled walking lunges (to target the outer wall of glutes).
What supplements would you use or recommend?
I always recommend a multi-vitamin. I also use fish oil and Vitamin C on a daily basis. Depending on what I am training/prepping for I may use: glutamine, l-caritine, CLA, ALA, BCAA’s, digestive enzymes, raspberry ketones and green tea extract.
Top 10 tips for people who want to get in shape?
1. Visualize your motivation.
2. Set goal(s).
3. Make a timeline.
4. Schedule routine(s).
5. Establish personal consequences.
6. Put the work into searching for the correct trainer if needed.
7. Research and experiment what foods work with your body don’t just go by what someone else does.
8. Maintain balance.
9. Make it a lifestyle change not just a month or couple months change.
10. Have fun with it!
What’s next for you?
Next for me is prepping for my next National NPC figure show which is in approximately 9 1/2 weeks. I am also scheduling some great shoots with some amazing photographers that I have worked with in the past for a few magazine layouts. I will also be working with a new supplement company as their new sponsored athlete and also on the business side of things with them. I am very excited for the next few months, it’s been a great 2013 so far and will only get better!
More About Samantha Baker
Height: 5’7 3/4″
Weight: 130-135lbs.
Born In: Boston, MA
Resides In: Quincy, MA
Approx Measurements: 34D-26-32
Website: www.samanthabaker.net
Twitter: www.twitter.com/modelsambaker
Facebook: www.facebook.com/samanthabakerprofitnessmodel
Instagram: samsuebaker
5 Favorite Songs to workout to:
1. Started from the Bottom – Drake
2. Holding On Skrillex Remix – Monsta
3. Toulouse – Nicky Romero
4. Summit – Skrillex
5. Antidote – Knife Party
Photos by:
Satio Photography
Nicholson Studio
Walter Ostarly
