Name: Carrie Simmons
Email: VeryfitCarrie@aol.com
Website: www.Carrie-Simmons.com

Height: 5'4"
Weight:128lbs competition

Birthdate: April 15

Hometown: From Quantico, VA, currently living in Philadelphia, PA

Vocation: Creative Director

Hobbies / Interests: Painting, sewing

Flexed Measurements:
Biceps: 13
Forearms:
Quads: 19
Calves:
Waist:27

Statistics:
Bicep Curls: 75
Tricep Pushdowns: 140
BenchPress: 170
Incline Bench: 135
Dbell Rows: 60
Lat Pulldowns: 160
Squats: 155
Leg Press: 585
Deadlift: 225
Any others that we can list?: BB shrug: 405

Max pullups: 22
Max pushups:75
Best time in a mile?: 6 minute mile
Any others athletic feats: Trapeze, rope and other aerial arts. Kinda Cirque du Soleil

Favorite Movies/TV Shows: Movie: Gladiator TV: Queer Eye For The Straight Guy and Queer as Folk.

Favorite Music: Metal and Hip Hop

Were you always strong/athletic/muscular? I was pretty much a geeky nerd as a kid. I played the violin, wore glasses and orthopedic shoes until I was 12.

How did you start lifting? My ex boyfriend was a National leve BBer and got me started lifting when I was 24 to help with strength for Kick boxing

Do you remember how much you could bench/curl/squat when you first started? Yes, the 45lb bar for squats, 25lb bar for bench and the 5lb dbs for curls

Has sports/lifting had a positive impact on your life?: Very much so. It helps to keep me focused and relieves stress.

What empowers/motivates you as an athlete?: I like the feeling of know I can totally change my appearance with weights and cardio.

Who are your role models in your sport? Stacy Simons is my biggest role model in this sport. No matter what happens to her, she keeps at it and is always happy with herself. Physiques I admire and aspire to be like include Alti Bautista and Klaudia Kinska.

What's your strongest muscle group, what do you consider your weakest?: Strongest is back/ traps. Weakest is legs.

How do people react to you lifting weights and/or being muscular or real athletic? Most people react well. I do ocassional get the "Are you trying to be a man" comment. But I don't let that bother me.

What do your friends/family think? Very supportive. Of course my Mother still doesn't grapst the concept of the contest diet. But she's always there for me.

Have you ever tested your strength or your athletic skill against a male? Can you share any stories and results of such experiences with us? Yes. I use to be a bouncer in a popular Philly night club. I think I tested it every night I worked.

What are your future goals in athletics and weight lifting? I'd like to one day turn pro. But as long as I am having fun with it, pro status doesn't really matter. I'd also like to bench 225 for reps!