196. Why losing the last 5 pounds isn’t what you think with Heather Hamilton.

The Monika A. Mazur Podcast

In this week’s podcast episode, I sat down with Heather Hamilton, who’s been my client since 2011 (yes, over a decade!). Heather’s story is one of evolution—she’s worked with me in almost every way possible.

We talk about:

• How Heather started with me as a weight loss client and later prepped for a bodybuilding competition in 2013.

• What happened post-competition when her training stayed strong but her diet went off the rails (a common experience for many competitors).

• Why she’s continued to work with me through different phases of her life: from weight loss groups to 1:1 bodybuilding prep, online plans without live sessions, adding live Zoom training, and even including her sister in workouts.

This episode will be especially valuable if you’ve ever wondered why someone would stay with a coach for so many years or how different approaches to training and coaching can evolve over time.

And here’s the part I think many of you will find fascinating: Heather shares her experience losing the last five pounds. If you’ve ever thought achieving that “dream weight” would change everything and feel amazing, Heather gets real about what it’s actually like. Spoiler: it’s not all it’s cracked up to be—and her insight might shift how you think about your goals.