Northern Cup Challenge results

It was another successful showing for Team Emerge at the Northern Cup Challenge
in Sault Ste Marie, ON this weekend. Team member Melissa Traynor stepped on stage in Bikini tall for the first time in the OPA. This also marked a major tuning point for Melissa as she has had a significant battle with her health and her body over the last year.

I have worked closely with Melissa on her nutrition over the last year, for the record I have never come across a body as stubborn as hers was. We tried everything from high cals to low, high carb no carb, I even agreed to hours of cardio a day. Nothing worked and her weight and body comp wouldn’t budge. The medical field was the next logical step. Thankfully after seeing many doctors Melissa got the answers we were looking for. Finally now the old Melissa is almost back to 100%. I am very happy and proud that Melissa was able to compete this weekend and take another big step in her recovery.

So how did she do? If all she did was step on stage I would have called it a success but the plan was to place top 5 to qualify for provincials and giving us another 2 weeks to improve. Not only did Melissa make the top 5 but came back with a third place trophy!!! Great job Mel, you’re back;)