You can chat with Vicki live on SheMuscleLive.com

I was born in Memphis, Tn. and moved to Va. when I was 5 yrs. old. When I was 15 we moved to Wilmington, De. where I spent most of my life until I met my husband who is a police officer in NJ and also a competitive bodybuilder. I started lifting in 1984 looking for direction and something to sink my teeth into. I was hooked! I did my first contest in Philadelphia, Pa. in 1985 and continued from there winning numerous overall titles. In 1992 I went to the Nationals & Jr. Nations where I placed in the top 5 at the Jr’s and 12th at the nationals. I became ill in 1996 (diagnosed with liver disease) and was on medication that made me very sick, weak and unable to compete. Finally in “2001″ I decided to give it another try even though I was still pretty ill.

Read the rest of Vicki’s bio here

Posted on April 26th, 2009 by Adam Lea
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Describing Melanie Roach as a strong woman can be taken two ways. She’s a national level powerlifter, but she is also a business owner and mom of three – including a special needs son.

At only 5 feet 1 inch and 117 pounds, she looks nothing like what most people expect from a powerlifter. She was a gymnast until 10 years ago, then took up weight lifting and in 1998 set an unofficial world record by lifting twice her body weight, a first for an American woman.

A quick video of Melanie from Lori at last years Arnold Classic:

Posted on March 15th, 2009 by Patricia
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I shot this video earlier this afternoon (February 29,2008) (Lori):
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REPOSTING THE ABOVE LIVE FEMALEMUSCLE.COM VIDEO COVERAGE OF MELANIE ROACH in light of this morning’s sports cover story on Melanie: complete nytimes.com story HERE

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“May 6, 2008
Finding Inner Strength
By GREG BISHOP

SUMNER, Wash. — Melanie Roach is a former gymnast who owns a gymnastics facility. Her husband is a state legislator. At 33, she is the mother of three young children, including 5-year-old Drew, who is autistic. And she can lift 238 pounds over her head.

“She rose to greatness so quickly, and then all of a sudden it was over,” said Roach’s training partner Alexis Reed. “You almost asked yourself, a year or two later, ‘Did that really happen?’ ”

Posted on May 6th, 2008 by Lori Braun
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Some great footage shot by yours truly at the Arnold 2008

Posted on April 3rd, 2008 by Lori Braun
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Pictured above Tanya Merryman

Also featured in this set: Julie Palmer, Stacy Simons, Jen Henderschott, and Bethany Gainey

Posted on March 13th, 2008 by Lori Braun
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See Lori’s continuing backstage coverage throughout the entire Arnold Classic, here are some of her EXCLUSIVE pictures

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Featured in this gallery: Dayana Cadeau, Iris Kyle, Cathy LeFrancois, Deb Laszewski, Lisa Aukland

Posted on March 11th, 2008 by Lori Braun
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Featured in this gallery: Gina Alliotti, Regiane DaSilva

Posted on March 10th, 2008 by Lori Braun
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See Lori’s continuing backstage coverage throughout the entire Arnold Classic, here are some of her EXCLUSIVE pictures

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Featured in this gallery: Yaxeni Oriquen, Dayana Cadeau, Cathy LeFrancois, Lisa Auckland

Posted on March 10th, 2008 by Lori Braun
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Lori had total backstage access throughout the entire Arnold Classic, here are some of her EXCLUSIVE pictures

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Featured above: Colette Nelson
Featured in this gallery: Rosemary Jennings, Lisa Auckland, Betty Pariso, Betty Viana-Adkins

Posted on March 6th, 2008 by Lori Braun
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Lori had backstage access to all of the competitions and was able to snap some terrific candid and unscripted pictures. Over the next few days we will feature several “behind the scenes” galleries for your enjoyment.

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This gallery features: Deb Lazewski, Betty Viana-Adkins, Colette Nelson, Kristi Hawkins, Lisa Auckland, Annie Rivieccio, Tazzie Colomb, Antoinette Thompson, and many behind the scenes photos…

Posted on March 5th, 2008 by Lori Braun
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2008 IFBB Fitness Results and Gallery Link – Click Table Headers To Sort

Click competitors name to launch her photo gallery

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Posted on March 4th, 2008 by Lori Braun
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2008 IFBB Ms. International Results – Click Table Headers To Sort

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Posted on March 4th, 2008 by Lori Braun
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2008 IFBB Figure Results – Click Table Headers To Sort

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Posted on March 4th, 2008 by Lori Braun
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Yes, but we have to give them a plug here, and go to their website to see a fit, your guessed it, “chick” at EggWhitesInternational.

Posted on March 4th, 2008 by Lori Braun
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from youtube notes: “Alaina Hardie of kimonogirl Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu wins by shoulder lock from scarfhold in the no-gi finals at the 2008 Arnold Grappling Championships. For more information about kimonogirl BJJ, Toronto’s only all-women’s Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy, please visit http://www.kimonogirl.ca“

Posted on March 4th, 2008 by Lori Braun
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