Liza Reichenberger aka “Herculiza,” 49, and former 2008 WNBF Natural Universe Champion, among many other titles, has had her most recent win stripped. Liza was the overall winner of the recent WNBF Pro U.S. Cup Natural Bodybuilding Championships on October 26 in Sacramento. She came in with an impressive package and was rewarded for it. However, despite passing a polygraph test, she failed the urine test. The failed test came from a prescription cream she was using for menopause, to which she had no idea contained banned hormones.
Liza commented on the situation, “Other female competitors my age should be warned about ‘menopause’ creams and that symptomatic relief could precipitate suspension from the WNBF. The loss of titles earned while under treatment is DEVASTATING and can be avoided. I unwittingly used the ointment for menopausal symptoms, not realizing all of the contents.”
Liza has been suspended by the World Natural Bodybuilding Federation (WNBF) for 7 years, but her fellow competitors wish her the best and know that her situation has been unfortunate. She has passed so many tests before and won numerous titles. This mistake has cost her so much and is the end of a long run.
“Am I ignorant? Yes,” says Liza, “But innocent. Let this be a warning to protect others who might unwittingly suffer my same fate. I have been SO outspoken against steroid use…25 years now, and to go out like this?! How ironic. I am 49, and after the suspension lifts, will be 56. My career with the WNBF is essentially over, but I have no intention of finger-pointing, complaining, or spreading viciousness.”