American Gladiators: Nitro's Book–Contestant's Review

In 1989 I had just won my first bodybuilding show, Ms. San Luis Obispo, and a friend of mine told me about a show called American Gladiators (Hosts: Todd Christensen and Mike Adamle.

My response was "what the heck is that?  So as a "dare" I headed to LA, where I waited in line with 10,000 other people.  I remember standing there and saying this is "stupid" and almost left a few times.  Hours later I entered the tri-outs which were timed pull-ups, crossing the goal line with a football, power ball, and a taped interview.  Later I found out that 12 of us made it on the show!  So in January, 1990, there I was at 

Universal Studios ready to compete against the GLADIATORS–of which I only had to face Lace, Gold, Blaze, and Zap!  For the men they were to encounter Gemini, Titan, Laser, and Nitro!  

It was an awesome show and I had the best time! 

More of the show on You Tube!

Speaking of Nitro, here he is with my daughter, Nicole, when she was only 7!  

Pic to the right is Nicole with Blaze, Gemini, and Lace!  

Back in February I found out that Nitro, Dan Clark, had written a book–Gladiator: A True Story of 'Roids, Rage, and Redemption.  Dan sent me a copy and I had the honor of reviewing it for Blog Critics–posted live today!  

EXCERT FROM THE REVIEW: 

Since I was a competitor on American Gladiators, competing against the original Gladiators, I was excited to get my copy of Gladiator: A True Story of 'Roids, Rage, and Redemption. Plus I love true stories and this is a story about someone I knew, Dan Clark AKA "Nitro". In fact there were many people he wrote about in this book that brought back fond memories.  

It's a story about an athlete, a son, brother, and father — about a man (testosterone and all) and a message. It is a gripping book that you will want to read in just one sitting, as I did.

Check out Blog Critics to see the entire review!  

Congrats to Dan for a great book!   

MY DIVA DIET Making Its MARK!

Hello all.  It really amazes me how the MY DIVA DIET "mission" is getting around!   Eventually we will embark on a major marketing campaign–in the meantime, we are making our MARK!  

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**On a side note: Check out this old clip of American Gladiators

My past competitive days have come to my attention again!  An old acquantance has written a book too!  Dan "Nitro" Clark has just released his book called "Gladiator:  A True Story of Roids, Rage, and Redemption". I can't wait to get my copy–Dan is awesome!  

Here is a photo of Dan (Nitro) with my daughter Nicole (she was 7 here and is now 27), when I was a contestant on American Gladiators back in 1990!  Guess that dates me!

I am so glad to see Dan is speaking out about "steroids" and how bad they are!  This is a perfect opportunity to introduce you to another "diet villain" that I have waged war against–there are 18 in my book!  George Gotta Go–steroids and other "performance enhancing drugs"!  

Although I never took steroids or other drugs (even diet) when I was competing,  I did know some that did!  It was awful to see the side affects and 

I wonder how they are doing now?  

The effects of steroids include:  

Serious and long-lasting:

• premature or hair loss
  
• dizziness
  
• mood swings; including anger, aggression, and depression
  
• delusions
  
• paranoia
  
• problems sleeping
  
• nausea and vomiting
  
• trembling
  
• high blood pressure
  
• aching joints
  
• greater change of injuring muscles and tendons
  
• jaundice; liver damage
  
• urinary  problems
  
• shortening of final adult height
  
• increase risk of heart disease, stroke, and some cancers
  

TEENAGERS BEWARE:  There are also certain risks that are specific to girls and boys and their sexuality (check out this website to learn more)  TEAN HEALTH "Are Steroids Worth the Risk?

For more details on the effects of steroids see this website Peel Public Health

Stay tuned–more to come on the MY DIVA DIET mission!  

E.C.L.  Empower–Challenge–Legacy

I will also be featuring the "diet villains" on this blog!  

www.MyDivaDiet.com/The Diet Villains 

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