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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, 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
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.
Forum Signature:
"Dawn Melanie"
www.DawnMelanie.com
[Appreciate the Negative.]
Last Updated: Sep 10, 2008 4:04pm
Progress Pictures
Sep 26, 2006
Nov 30, 2008
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.
I can bend the brace completely at allowed 90-degrees. 30 Days have past, 1/2 way to FULL recovery...
ENJOY! My PIZZA FRI. + Double beef Double cheeseburger and Fries on SAT. + Pizza SUNDAY + Monday brkfst Donuts sustains DM over 120-lbs. Finally! *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.
"Be Neither Victim Nor Culprit" - December 12, 2006 (original post)
It's not worth it. I speak only from MY experience(s). Regarding the said topic, I have been on both sides of the fence. Unlike most females, I am often the aggressor. Like most females, I am not as physically strong...
hey DM!!!how u feeling? hows ur training coming along? looking good in pink girl!!!! im trying over here!!! staying on track so far...keep ur eye on me!!!
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