HEATHER TRISTANY
http://www.goddessheather.com

E-mail: goddess@goddessheather.com

STATISTICS
Birthdate: 08/05
From: California
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 135 lbs.

How big are your...
Biceps: 13.5
Quads: 20
Calves: 14

Max Lifts or best lifts for reps...
Bench: 235
Curls: 115
Squats: 285

School Background (degrees, schools, etc etc):
I guess you can say I've got brains and brawn! I studied business and health
sciences I graduated with honors and an Associate of Arts Degree.

Athletic Background/Achievements:
1989 Tournament Of Champions Overall (My 1st Contest!)
1990 North American Championships - 6th Heavyweight
1990 USA Championships - 10th Heavyweight
1992 Orange County Muscle Classic - Overall
1992 California State Championships - Overall
1992 North American Championships - 2nd Heavyweight
1994 North American Championships - 2nd Heavyweight
1997 Muscle Mania World Championships - Overall

How long have you been lifting?
I began training with weights in 1978. I joined a local gym after graduating
from high school just to stay active and prevent weight gain. By a stroke of
fate, I met a woman at the gym who was into lifting heavy weights
(ironically her name was Janet Strong!) and she suggested that I train heavy
too. Fortunately, I thought she had a great body and figured, "Hey, if
weight training can make me look that hot too, I'll certainly give it a
try." Thank you, Janet. THANK YOU!

What are your future goals in athletics and weight lifting?
As a maturing recreational athlete it is my desire to be a role model for
men and women over the age of forty.

What empowers/motivates you as an athlete?
I am motivated as an athlete by my passion to challenge myself to be my
personal best mentally and physically.

How do you feel about the increasing trend of more and more women lifting
weights and changing traditionally male domains by breaking past
stereotypes? I feel the recent trend of more and more women asserting
themselves in "male dominated" roles and activities such as weight training
is a positive indicator that women are breaking free from culturally and
socially institutionalized stereotypes. Freedom of expression.it's a
beautiful thing!

How do people react to you lifting weights and/or being muscular?
The reactions I have received have varied. During the peak of my athletic
training and competitive career most people reacted with either total awe or
complete disapproval toward my extremely lean, muscular physique. Since I
have retired and detrained to a less massive version of my previous
competitive physique and the general public is more accepting of muscular
women I am frequently approached by men and women of all ages with respect,
reverence and appreciation. Especially when I make it known that I am well
into my forties!

I don't really recall of sense of feeling unusually string as a young girl
but I can recall that I readily took to athletics. However, it wasn't until
I was introduced to the sport of bodybuilding that my potential as an
athlete was realized. That's when the hard work began.twenty plus years of
it!

Has lifting had a positive impact on your life and how?
YES!!! My desire to develop my body to its fullest potential required that I
also develop various mental skills such as visualization, goal setting,
discipline, belief in positive outcomes, etc., etc. Consequently, athletic
training prepared my mind for competition on the stage and in life.