Last Visit: Today, 8:42pm Last Forum Post: Dec 18, 2007 11:44pm Last Photo Upload: Sep 3, 2009 12:27am Last Profile Update: Today, 8:40pm Last Blog Post: Nov 5, 2009 11:15am
Overall Goal: Enjoy these positive vibes - my parents celebrated their 50th Year Anniversary ON ThxGvg Day!!! NOW - I must Finish the leftovers... *smile*
Fit Status:
300-lbs Leg Press & Standing Calf Raises!!! *smile*
Motivation Level: 10/10
Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Dawn Melanie
Sex:
Female
Age:
37
Location:
Dallas, Texas, United States
Occupation:
Audit Consultant - (CPA,& CIA); Personal Trainer (CFT); Fitness Model
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, 10 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
9/2007 - 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.
Forum Signature:
"Dawn Melanie"
www.DawnMelanie.com
[Appreciate the Negative.]
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.
Cheering Geaux Saints 9-0! And yes, that's an IV port dangling from my arm for medication. Not another injury, just MS. I CAN'T feel left side of face, tongue, etc. It Never Ends... *smile*
Enjoy these positive vibes - my parents celebrated their 50th Year Anniversary ON ThxGvg Day!!! NOW - I must Finish the leftovers... *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.
Paul inspired me the day we "met" - here on BodySpace. I believe I said he was the boy version of me. But I think he is more heroic than I am. We both have Multiple Sclerosis, have done over 12 competitions, and use a cane when needed. Coolest thing - cane ON stage. Reminds me to accept / Appreciate all of MY negatives.
What's in a "name"?! Her progress pictures say it all. In fact, when someone doubts their ability to transform to FIT, I make reference to her BodySpace profile. *smile*
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Let me break from 'alleged' singing of MY rendition of a renowned tune to answer the query posed, "(How U) Make Me Feel Like a Man Should Make a Woman (Feel)?"
Answer, " Criticize her gluteus maximus." That should do the trick. Ask my hubby. A fabulous example...
Hi Dawn.Just dropping in for a visit since I haven't spoken to you in a while.How are things so far?I hope your Thanksgiving was good.Have a good weekend.
Looks like someone is cheating with whip cream LOL! How are you and I hopw your enjoying the holidays. I am home in Houston for a while and I am cheating a lil too! It's a Thanksgiving weekend.
