Birthdate: August 7, 1972
Hometown: Sand Springs, OK
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INTERVIEW WITH MELISSA:
WHAT IS YOUR EDUCATION BACKGROUND?
Technical Lead on mainframe computers
WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES/INTERESTS?
Competitive Bodybuilding
I like to travel, be outdoors, water/snow ski
I like spending time with family and friends, and meeting new people.
WHAT IS YOUR ATHLETIC BACKGROUND AND ACHIEVEMENTS?
I taught step-aerobics for 5 years and I am a certified personal trainer.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN LIFTING AND WHAT GOT YOU STARTED?
I have been lifting 7 years.
I was talked into to doing my first show and won my division. It took off from there.
WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE GOALS IN BODYBUILDING/WEIGHTLIFTING?
I would to become a PRO someday.
WHAT MOTIVATES YOU?
The challenge to be the best I can be as a competitive bodybuilder.
HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT THE WOMEN LIFTING WEIGHTS AND BREAKING STEREOTYPES?
I think it is wonderful, not only for their health, but to show that they can be equal to the men.
HOW DO PEOPLE REACT TO YOU LIFTING WEIGHTS AND/OR BEING MUSCULAR?
Most people are very supportive. I find both men and women asking me how they can get his look. Men in the gym are especially surprised at how strong I am.
HOW HAS LIFTING MADE AN IMPACT ON YOUR LIFE?
It helps me deal with my stress. I have learned that if you stay with something you will see awesome results.
CONTESTS
1997 Oklahoma State Bodybuilding 1st place Novice Middleweight
1999 Oklahoma State Bodybuilding 1st place Open Heavyweight
2000 Corporate Challenge Champion
2000 Oklahoma State 1st place Open Heavyweight and Overall Title
2003 Ronnie Coleman Classic 1st place Open Heavyweight and Overall Title
2003 Iron Games 1st place Open Heavyweight and Overall Title
2003 Oklahoma State 1st place Open Heavyweight and Overall Title
2004 Jr.Nationals 7th place Heavyweight Open Division
2004 Indiana State 1st place Open Heavyweight and Overall Title
Weight: offseason, 165 lbs contest, 148 lbs
Biceps: 15 in
Quads: 23 in
Calves: 16 ½ in
Chest: 40 in
Waist: 29 in
Hips: 34 in
WORKOUT SCHEDULE
I work out everyday except Sunday
I work one body part a day
BEST LIFTS
Benchpress: 250 lbs
Barbell Curls: 120 lbs
Squats: 315 lbs
Leg Press: 900 for reps
Shoulder Press: 115 lbs
Website: www.melissametzler.com
Email: Msidenbender@aol.com