Melissa Yates

Occupation: Palliative Care Nurse

Favorite Sports Supplements: Whey Protein

Being on the cover of Status: Would be reward for all my hard work and dedication.

Bio: Besides nursing, I am a figure competitor and fitness model. I provide personal training to assist others on their journey to health and fitness. I want to motivate people to transform their lifestyles.

Favorite Quote(s):

You have to be the cahnge you want to see in the world. Mahatma Ghandi

Nutrition / Supplements: I follow a clean diet through 5-6 meals per day. The only supplements I use are vitamins and Omegas.

Training: 6-7 days of cardio with 5-6 days of wieghts with each body part trained on seperate days.

What separates Status from any other fitness magazine: Providing amazing opportunities like this for new faces in the fitness industry.

Photographer of photos submitted: Images Outloud and Mike Hodgeson