[AlexG]

Was posted on the MSNBC page, but it's gone now.

However, the IMDb: TV Listings still has it posted for Sunday, August 10, 2008 @ 10 PM EST USA – and once again Monday, August 11, 2008 @ 1 AM EST USA

(Be certain to double-check your local listings)

Source: http://posters.imdb.com/tvgrid/2008-08-11/MSNBC/?start_date=2008-08-10&channel=MSNBC&x=16&y=9

“I like a good story well told. That is the reason I am sometimes forced to tell them myself.”
~ Mark Twain / Samuel Clemens (1907)

[Grandmaster]

That title worries me.

[massivebodybuilder]

http://genexmagazine.blogspot.com/2008/08/hooked-muscle-women-airs-this-sunday.html

[massivebodybuilder]

Seems that it may have been aired before….

here's a clip with Kristy Hawkins….

http://video.msn.com/dw.aspx?mkt=en-us&from=truveo&vid=4630bc0e-1259-4e6f-994d-c74b1acf8630

[Arnold]

Thanks. That's an awesome clip. It makes me want to look at the whole show.

[randy guillotte]

Very interesting clip. I wouldn't mind watching the whole show ('cept I don't have regular T.V.). Kristy looks and sounds great and I certainly admire her dedication. As far as "muscle dysmorphia" (aka biggerexia) is concerned, I figure it's all on an individual basis. And I certainly agree with the announcer as it all being "in the eye of the beholder" as to the attractiveness aspect.

[AlexG]

Seems that it may have been aired before….
http://video.msn.com/dw.aspx?mkt=en-us&from=truveo&vid=4630bc0e-1259-4e6f-994d-c74b1acf8630

If it has, I can't say as I recall hearing 'bout before.  Here's some more info on it –

Source: http://www.bodybuildingweekly.com/hardbodies_news/media_watch/msnbc_gets_into_the_minds_of_female_bodybuilders.html

FYI – It's not the first time MSNBC has run a documentary w/ FBBrs – back in 2000 they had one called "Body of Work" – which featured Colette Nelson and a few others.

“I like a good story well told. That is the reason I am sometimes forced to tell them myself.”
~ Mark Twain / Samuel Clemens (1907)

[cpbell0033944]

Seems that it may have been aired before….

here's a clip with Kristy Hawkins….

http://video.msn.com/dw.aspx?mkt=en-us&from=truveo&vid=4630bc0e-1259-4e6f-994d-c74b1acf8630

Strange indeed to see her first as a chubby kid, then an underweight, pale and weedy teenager. 😮  Great that they spoke with her on this programme because their viewers will realise two things that are contrary to popular opinion:

1.  Not all FBBers have Barry White voices

and

2.  Not all BBers are stupid – some, like Kristy, are highly articulate, cerebral people.

[Jon Saul]

Considering most of the treatment that bodybuilders get in documentaries, that clip was less negative. They did focus on Kristy, who has been extraordinarily successful in balancing her studies with her lifestyle.

On the other hand, they had to pull out the Harvard professor who's made a livelihood telling them they're crazy. Oh, it's a nice way of saying it, but notice that they included his definition of abnormal next to Kristy, although she did not meet any of the criteria. (Is her life impaired? Is she in poor physical shape? I think not)

I'd really like to see a psychiatric evaluation that doesn't assume that they're nuts. Why do other athletes get a pass, and have puff pieces (see the Olympics coverage) about how brave and dedicated they are, the sacrifices they make.

That line Kristy gave the old lady in her gym is priceless though, and she has the grace to give a little blush after saying it.

[TC2]

If anyone can make a good representation of the sport, it's definitely Kristy Hawkins.  She's got a sweet voice and is extremely intelligent, while also being very cute and beautiful.  Here's to hoping it gets a good reception.

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