Melissa Traynor

Occupation: Health/Fitness Related

Favorite Sports Supplements: Sportlab Milky Whey and Glutamine, ALLMAX Isoflex and Aminocore

Being on the cover of Status: Since the first time I saw Status, I knew I wanted to be a part of it and to be honoured with a cover would blow my mind :) Quite honestly, I have a huge respect for all of the contributors of Status magazine and the content that it covers from all the different aspects of training and nutrition to supplementation and every thing in between.

Bio: Really, I am whomever you choose to see me to be. I am a fighter, and I mean that in more ways than one. I am a physique athlete,trainer/coach and a freelance writer. My background is in exercise science, holistic nutrition and biochemical individuality. I have a strong passion for fitness and MMA and love to help empower people, however they may need it. 

Favorite Quote:

You either help, or you hinder.- Me

I have not invented a "new style," composite, modified or otherwise that is set within distinct form as apart from "this" method or "that" method. On the contrary, I hope to free my followers from clinging to styles, patterns, or molds. - Bruce Lee

A positive imagination is the first link in the chain of success.When conflict exists between your imagination and your will,your imagination always wins. - James E. Loehr

Nutrition: Sportlab- Milky Whey, Glutamine, ALLMAX- Isoflex, Aminocore, Greens, Fish oils, Udo's oil, Acai

Training: I incorporate a balance of hard training (tabata's, complexes, Crossfit), mma, hypertrophic-type training right now ;) with meditation, stretching and relaxation exercises. 

What separates Status from any other fitness magazine: The look, the content, and to me, the amalagamation of the typical fitness world with mma and how they compliment eachother so well.

Photography by: Liana Saadi, Amber Chudy