LOL I was initially inspired by Rachel McLish (just dated myself...) But even back in the early 90s you didn't see women in the gym lifting. When I went after my first show, I was amazed at the totally awesome things that were buried under a certain amount of bodyfat. When you realize that it isn't magic or "the right genes" that make it possible to literally see the fat melt off & the muscles grow, it is truly a dream come true!
To quote Cartman in one of my favorite SouthPark episodes, "You can live your dream! I'm living proof. BEEFCAKE! BEEEFCAAAKE!" (excluding the Weight Gainer 4000 tho)