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In university, I started lifting weights to improve my racquetball game. Before fulfilling this mandatory P.E. requirement (racquetball class), I did not participate in any sports.
Why I Love It:
Management of Stress. Since diagnosis with Multiple Sclerosis, 9 yrs. ago, it is imperative that I avoid/manage stessful situations to mitigate any potential adverse effects manifested upon my body.
How I Stay Motivated:
Look in the mirror --- I see evidence of success with my personal challenges (physical and mental) to myself.
BB Accomplishments:
May 2007 issue of Oxygen Magazine's "Tomorrow's Cover Girl"
April 2007 issue of Southern Muscle Magazine
1st NPC Figure Competition - 9/2002 --> To have courage to stand there for open criticism...
9/2003 - Overall @ NPC Southwest Figure Competition. --> Exactly 365 days after my first appearance
7/2006 - 6th Place, Fig. D - NPC USA Championships in Las Vegas
7/2007 - 3rd Place, Fig. B - John Sherman Classic - just HOURS after 32 stitches removed from leg - Ouch.
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"Dawn Melanie"
www.DawnMelanie.com
[Appreciate the Negative.]
Last Updated: May 6, 2008 12:53pm
Progress Pictures
Sep 26, 2006
Sep 1, 2007
This was taken at the Orthopedic Sports and Medicine. This was the day it was determinged I needed ACL reconstruction. Good news - my bones were just fine.
10.5 months post ACL reconstruction - I stand on a ntl.level stage AGAIN. Earlier than projected - w/ 2 2nd round callouts. *smile*
Hours 'til 2008 Jr USAs. Even LESS 'til IHOP! *smile*
Goal (Long):
My goal is to attain IFBB Pro Figure status. My first milestone to this goal is top 5 placing at National NPC Figure competition.
Unfortunately, this milestone was not realized 9/16/06 as planned at the North American competition. I injured my knee (torn ACL) 2 days before check in.
My "Short, Short Term" goal is to Rehabilitate my Knee - Stronger & Better.
Wow,look'n incredible in the avi hard with those insane shoulders and lats(I know you small but with that waist you just look awesome. Now seeing the whole package my one critique is that for the sake of symetry I could think a little more mass in the quad and calves would balance you out, but then I'm not a judge so we'll just have to see what they say. Still, very nice work:)
woooooooooooow!!!!! you are looking GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!! ALL THE BEST!!!!!! I'll be rooting for you, post the pics afterwards k? WOO HOOOOO!!!!!!! here you go-all the best!!!!!
