Books & Biceps

I have a vast background in writing and fitness and writing about fitness. As a writer, I have written/edited more than 80 books, wrote a fitness column, and worked everywhere from daily newspapers to magazines to the world’s biggest outlets (including a powerlifting column for Oprah’s O Magazine). As a lifter, I have earned a deadlift world record at Mr. Olympia -- the all-time best in my division across all powerlifting associations in the world. I also earned a deadlift national record, 18 Colorado state records in three powerlifting associations (USPA, USAPL, WRPF), as well as nine world records in Grip Sport USA. I also earned my pro card as a figure bodybuilder, have four first places in figure bodybuilding, and was named Ms. Colorado Figure in 2023. I am working on another deadlift world record now and getting my certification as a personal trainer and nutritionist through the American Council on Exercise, as well as my certification in CPR, AED, and First Aid.