Melody in LA!

[Melody]

Hi, All!

My name is Melody and I live in Pasadena, CA (Los Angeles, basically). I've been vegan since 2000. I own a personal training business here (www.flawlessfitness.com) and I am also a strength athlete. I am 5'0" and weigh around 100lbs. Some of my current goals for the end of 2012 are:

-Pass the Iron Maiden challenge (pullup, pistol, press with 53lb/24kg kettlebell)-- so far, can do all of the above with a 20kg
-Triple bodyweight DL -- current max is 235, so this might be a stretch, but there you have it anyway
-Bend the Iron Mind white nail on a regular basis

I've got more, but those are at the top of my list. Would love to chat with other strength athletes and trade strength tips!

[Talyn]

welcome!

they are some solid goals!

you should consider starting a training log.

[loveliberate]

Hello & Welcome Melody

[rattus]

Checked out the "Gallery of Fun Stuff" on your site

... you're a bit of a nutter aren't you?

... think you'll fit right in here.

[baldy]

Hi Melody, can I add you to our new vegan personal trainer index? -> viewtopic.php?f=1&t=24252

[Webb]

Once you dial in your form and figure out what works best, you'll be crushing the white nail!

[Adena]

Nice to meet you! Good luck with your goals!

[Adena]

Checked out the "Gallery of Fun Stuff" on your site

... you're a bit of a nutter aren't you?

... think you'll fit right in here.

Just checked out the Gallery of Fun Stuff as well, looks like fun to me! You'll be hitting your goals in no time!

[Melody]

Haha, yes, thanks, I am definitely a little on the nutty side. In a good way! I think!

Here is my best deadlift so far: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSXWzJ4Y698

I have a blog, but mostly to help other people, not to report my own stuff ( melodyschoenfeld.blogspot.com ). When I do something I think is kinda cool in the gym, I either tape it or take a pic.

[Adena]

Oh yeah, I meant to mention that I saw your Indian clubs and I think they're pretty fun too. My husband actually made some on a lathe. They're almost the same weight.

[Melody]

Nice! Yeah, I have a small collection of them here. If I knew how to use a lave, I'd try my hand at making some.

[Mr. Cleetus]

Welcome!

I spent some years living in Pasadena. I sure miss the weather!

[Melody]

I'm from NY originally; Pasadena is the 9th city/3rd country I've lived in. I moved to the LA area in 2001 on the condition I would live in Pasadena. So far, it's been working for me!

[Mr. Cleetus]

aha. We would have overlapped then, I first started going at the end of 2000 for long stays and then was there continuously during 2004&5. Have the local vegan options improved at all? I'm on my third country too; I don't want to think about the cities! I'm happy to stay in this one though