Thursday, June 14, 2012

June Champion : Melissa Lienesch

As summer comes in with June Whole Pieces is bringing the heat with a strong and no nonsense gal. Melissa Lienesch, yes we are related by marriage, but surely not the reason to select the Appleton, Wisconsin native.

Committed wife to James, and mother to 2 year old Emily, Melissa knows how to do it all. Upon the entrance of Emily to the Lienesch's lives, Melissa decided she would be most content and useful taking care of their home and new daughter, leaving her 9-5 job. She may have quit the 9-5, but you can't keep her cooped up for long. Melissa inspires others daily as a group fitness instructor at Ellipse Fitness in Wisconsin, teaching kickboxing and resistance training.

Melissa swears by strength training, particularly for women, and recommends it 3 times a week, at 30 minute sessions. While a lot of women shy away from strength training worrying it will bulk them up, Melissa contends it's quite the opposite. It was the fat torching capabilities of strength training which were responsible for zapping her baby weight and more. She admits even she was floored at the results.

Our June Champion feels proud to be associated with Ellipse Fitness. The programs offered range according to the needs of the individual including both fitness and nutritional plans. Additionally, Ellipse offers challenges to motivate participants with amazing cash prizes. Currently serving Wisconsin primarily, they are growing at a rapid rate, and even provide franchising opportunities.

Melissa started putting a priority on her health as a young adult fresh out of college. Carrying a little more weight than she needed a friend inspired Melissa to workout with her. After that, it was history. The motivation lies in achieving the best quality of life. Melissa loves the feeling after a workout and being strong. She hopes this fire will keep her fit for life and avoid struggling with the diseases that come from being overweight.

When it comes to nutrition Melissa is pretty disciplined. These are my words, not hers, as I have spent many holidays with her, even then, great will power.

I can't help but think what a wonderful role model Melissa proves to be for Emily and any other children they may be blessed with.
Thanks to Melissa for being our June Champion and taking time out of her busy day to chat with me!

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