Kristy Hawkins facts for kids

Kristy Michelle Hawkins (born August 28, 1980) is an American powerlifter and chemical engineer. She was also a professional bodybuilder. Kristy is known for her strength and her impressive career in both sports and science.

Kristy Hawkins' Early Life and Education

Kristy Hawkins was born in Longview, Texas, in 1980. She went to Longview High School starting in 1994. After graduating in 1998, she began studying at Texas A&M University.

In 2002, Kristy earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Texas A&M. She graduated with very high honors. Later, she continued her studies at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). She received her Master of Science in Chemical Engineering in 2005. By 2008, she had earned her Ph.D. in chemical engineering from Caltech.

Kristy's Career in Science

Kristy Hawkins has had an impressive career in chemical and biological engineering. In 1999, she worked as an intern for Eastman Chemical Company. She also interned for Solutia Inc. from 2000 to 2002.

After finishing her Ph.D., Kristy moved to Emeryville, California. From 2008 to 2013, she worked as a scientist at Amyris Inc. There, she focused on metabolic engineering. In 2013, she became the director of yeast engineering for a company called Lygos. Kristy later left Lygos and helped start her own chemical engineering company, Antheia.

Kristy Hawkins: A Bodybuilding Journey

Amateur Bodybuilding Beginnings

Kristy Hawkins shared that she was quite heavy when she was younger. She took dance lessons and was a twirler, but she felt she wasn't active enough. She also mentioned struggling with eating habits, which led her to starve herself at one point. To help with this, she started going to the gym to burn calories.

She began with cardio exercises, then moved on to weight training. By age 15, she had her own gym membership. She went every day after school and work. The gym owners helped her learn about training, nutrition, and posing for competitions. When she was 17, Kristy competed in her first show in Mississippi. She placed 3rd in her class. She also placed in the top four twice at the NPC Nationals. In November 2007, she won the light-heavyweight and overall titles at the NPC Nationals. This win earned her an IFBB pro card, allowing her to compete professionally.

Professional Bodybuilding Career

After becoming a professional bodybuilder, Kristy competed in her first pro show in 2008. This was the Ms. International, where she placed 14th. In 2009, she competed in her first Ms. Olympia, placing 7th.

When training for bodybuilding, Kristy ate about 2,500–3,000 calories daily. Her weight during competitions was around 140 pounds. When she was not competing, her weight was about 165 pounds. She focused more on how she looked rather than tracking her body fat numbers.

Bodybuilding Contest History

• 1998 ANPPC Mississippi Open - 3rd (Novice Women Short Class)
• 1998 AAU Mr/Mrs Southwest America - 1st (Novice Women Medium Class) and Best Poser
• 1999 AAU Mr/Mrs Southwest America - 1st (Open Women Short Class) and Best Poser
• 2000 ANPPC Southwest USA Natural Bodybuilding Championships - 3rd (Novice Women Short Class)
• 2002 NPC Michigan Championships - 1st (LW)
• 2002 NPC Pittsburgh Open - 3rd (LW)
• 2003 NPC Ronnie Coleman Classic - 1st (MW)
• 2003 NPC Pittsburgh Open -1st (MW & overall)
• 2003 NPC Lone Star Classic - 1st (HW & overall)
• 2003 NPC Jr. Nationals - 4th (MW)
• 2004 NPC Jr. Nationals - 5th (LHW)
• 2004 IFBB North Americans - 4th (LHW)
• 2005 NPC Nationals - 4th (LHW)
• 2006 NPC Nationals - 3rd (LHW)
• 2007 NPC Nationals - 1st (LHW & overall)
• 2008 IFBB Ms. International - 14th
• 2009 IFBB Atlantic City Pro - 2nd
• 2009 IFBB Ms. Olympia - 7th
• 2010 IFBB New York Pro - 10th

Kristy Hawkins: Powerlifting Achievements

In 2011, Kristy Hawkins decided to stop professional bodybuilding. She then started a new journey in powerlifting. Powerlifting is a strength sport where athletes try to lift as much weight as possible in three main lifts: squat, bench press, and deadlift. Kristy has been very successful in this sport. She has also kept a strong, muscular look from her bodybuilding days.

When she first started powerlifting, Kristy was able to squat 400 pounds. This shows her incredible strength and dedication.

Powerlifting World Records

Kristy Hawkins has set several world records in powerlifting. These records show her amazing strength in different weight classes and types of lifts.

Kristy Hawkins' Personal Life

Kristy Hawkins is an agnostic. She was in a relationship with fellow bodybuilder Branden Ray for some time. She currently lives in Emeryville, California.

See also

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