One of the more interesting things about female bodybuilders is that many are sufficiently unconventional in mindset that they go on generating headlines years after their iron game careers have ended.

Lucy Wightman, in the 1970s and 80s a famous Boston stripper and in the 90s a well-known bodybuilder, is a less-than commendable example. Back in the day, Wightman was a stunning, muscular woman who went by the name "Princess Cheyenne" when she took her clothes off. Known for her fabulous body and piercing intelligence, she appeared nude in Playboy in 1986. A few years later, Women's Physique World ran her photos under the headline "138 IQ, 285 Bench!"

More recently, she practiced psychological counseling under the name "Dr. Lucy Wightman", but it turns out her doctorate is about as substantive as her prior indications of Plains Indian royal blood. She went on trial last week in Suffolk Superior Court. From the article:

Wightman, 47, of Hull, who had a practice in two affluent Boston suburbs, faces 14 counts of felony larceny, five counts of filing false healthcare claims, five counts of insurance fraud, and one count of practicing psychology without a license. Andrews said she made nearly $40,000 while posing as a licensed psychologist after buying what he called a bogus doctorate online from a diploma mill.

Also noteworthy is that Wightman was at one time engaged to Steven Georgiou, a fairly well-known British citizen likewise fond of inventing new names for himself.

[ Ex-celebrity stripper goes on trial for allegedly posing as licensed psychologist - Boston.com]