In college I wanted to pursue bodybuilding and was told by two different trainers that I wouldn't be successful because I was too tall.  My muscles were elongated and I wouldn't be able to compete with shorter women who could build more mass..... 20+ years later I decided to get my butt (along with the rest of my body) back into shape.... and I want to compete.  I do see now that there is a wider range of classes based on height and age etc... so that excites me!