Athlete Spotlight: MelMel

March 9th, 2010

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Melanie has been here almost a year now and has been one of our most committed members from day one. In fact she is the longest standing female at OCC. Mel trains 4-5x week when shes not traveling for business. Her results with our program are not unique but her consistency is.

An excerpt from Dr. Michael Eades blog (author of Protein Power)

…doctors get very, very little nutritional training in medical school and even less in their post-graduate training.  In my own case, I got exactly one lecture on nutrition in medical school, and that was from a registered dietitian, which should tell you all you need to know.  And it wasn’t even a lecture on nutrition; it was a lecture on how to write orders for various diets for hospitalized patients.

Virtually all of my nutritional knowledge was self taught.  And most doctors don’t bother – I didn’t bother for the first five years of my practice.  I said all the same ignorant things and gave the same terrible advice that most doctors still give today.  Read the rest here.

WOD

Rest day or make up one of the days from earlier this week.

14 Responses to “Athlete Spotlight: MelMel”

  1. Andre says:

    YES PLEASE!!! Sorry Mel I digress. Seriously you look awesome. Thanks for bringing me into this crossfit world. keep up the good work the results are truly evident!

  2. shodiq says:

    that’s an awesome pic

  3. Piper Major says:

    Wow!!! Mel, Mel, you are and look absolutely amazing.

  4. PINKY says:

    Wow Mel!!. Crossfit is indeed re defining beauty.!

  5. jill b says:

    beautiful girl – inside and out!

  6. Olga says:

    Mel, you are gorgeous! you’ve been an inspiration to me and I’m sure the rest of the girls at the gym since day 1. Can’t wait for you to get back in town so we can work out together again!!

  7. Brooke says:

    Mel, you look awesome! This picture is just another reason why my goal is no longer to become “skinny”, but “strong”.

  8. Mel Mel says:

    Thank you all for the kind words… I have to admit, seeing this HUGE photo blasted on the front page is a bit embarrassing to me.

    See you all next week.

    Cheers!!!

  9. mike b says:

    Mel Mel, I want to look just like you! way to rock it!!

    redefining fitness.

  10. Chip says:

    Mel. Your and Olga’s results are an example of what Crossfit + comitment can do. You always give 100% and never bring excuses. Good on ya both!

  11. Jen says:

    Damn girl!!! You’ve been an inspiration to me here since day one. I always look forward to working out with you.

  12. Joshie says:

    To all the RX Girlz…I am blown away by you ALL! Last night watching everyone do the warm-up I could see your mastery of the movements and, during the workout, your intensity!!! You all bring it to a new level and I am VERY impressed! Proud to be part of YOUR box!

  13. Thayer says:

    Mel — you look awesome! Congrats on all the hard work you have put in since day 1.

    thayer

  14. Aly says:

    Awesome Picture Mel Mel:) I second was Joshie says!!!!! You girls have are all rocking it! and the boys too! It is awesome to see so much progression! Stoked to be part of OCC!!!! – alygirl