Melody Wyatt Went From Birth To Bodybuilding

Melody discovered the effectiveness of heavy lifting after giving birth to her daughter. This is how she torched her baby fat…

TRAIN FOR HER: How did you get motivated?

I was determined to get my body back after giving birth to my daughter, so I did the only thing I knew how to, which was to run and do calisthenic exercises that I acquired from my previous army physical training.

In the months following, I met the love of my life while on duty and we started going to the gym together. After we walked through the gym doors, we went our separate ways. He hit the weight room and I continued to be a cardio bunny, which helped me progressively shed the baby weight. After a while, I felt thin and got bored of the same treadmill routine.

What made you change your approach to exercise?

I wanted to embark on a challenge that I’d never done. I desired to live my life with passion. I wanted to feel empowered and live a long, healthy life. I wanted to be an example of willpower to my daughter. I felt drawn in and excited. I knew this journey was meant to be, so I decided to run with it and gave it my all.

What were your first steps?

I immersed myself in so much research. I was intrigued by the newfound lifestyle. The more knowledge I acquired the more motivated and determined I grew. I eliminated bread, sugars, alcohol, and any fast food from my diet and started following Jamie Eason’s meal plan.

Instead of spending time on the treadmill, I headed for the weights with my man. He encouraged me, motivated me, and opened my eyes to the benefits of lifting heavy. I discovered that the cleaner my diet and the harder I trained, the better my progress was.

Did this give you an epiphany of sorts?

I look back and can’t believe that I thought countless hours of cardio would help me obtain a dream body. I’m grateful that I found the truth about heavy weights with a clean diet. I grew stronger physically and discovered that I have mental strength. I’m happier, healthier, and have something to continue striving towards.

What was the toughest part of the process?

The nutrition changes took time to get used to. Although once I adjusted to a routine eating and training schedule, it became second nature. In the beginning, I felt left out because I gave up going out to eat and partying, but I knew it was worth having abs over a beer belly. I felt great about what I had accomplished. I learned throughout my journey that, at all times, it’s a case of mind over matter. You give up mentally before giving up physically.

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