Melissa Johnson


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My Background

I started competing in 1999 in the bodybuilding division. I switched over to figure and competed there from 2009-2016 winning a world title in 2015. I also added physique to my list in 2014 and placed 2nd & 3rd in the world in 2014 & 2015. I took some time off from 2017-2022 and most recently came back in the bikini division where I placed 2nd in my first pro show back and won my pro card in another federation just 4 weeks later. I am a drug free athlete and obtained my first pro status in 2009. I’ve competed in over 50 shows in my career and 25 of those shows were pro shows where I placed top 5 in all but 1.

Fitness truly is my passion and it helped me overcome a severe eating disorder coupled with body dysmorphia when I was in college. I turned a negative obsession with food into something positive by using my discipline, dedication, and strength to take my body to the next level.

I am also a single mother to my teenage son and have truly found a healthy balance in my life between family, fitness and my career. I love competing and take great pride in transforming my physique from show to show and year to year always striving for Improvement. I find great joy in helping others achieve their fitness goals and dreams.

Anybody can build healthy habits; they just need to know how to do it effectively and that’s my jam. Although getting and staying healthy can feel like a big challenge, it doesn't have to be. Working small, positive steps into your daily life can help you build a healthier life routine and improve your life in every aspect.






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My Career

2023 USBF Midwest Legends Masters 2nd place Pro Bikini
2023 OCB Midwest States 1st place Open, Masters and Overall (earning pro card)

2016 IFPA Pro Global Cup 4th place Pro Figure
2016 DFAC Buffalo Expo 3rd place Pro Figure
2016 DFAC Windy City Classic 2nd place Pro Figure
2016 NGA Mr America 2nd place Pro Figure and 3rd place Women’s Physique
2016 NGA New Jersey 3rd place Pro Figure
2016 NGA Heart of America 1st place Pro Figure
2016 Me vs Me Open Figure and Overall Winner

2015 ANBF World Finals 1st place Pro Figure World Champion
2015 NGA Pro Universe 4th place Pro Figure
2015 DFAC World Finals 3rd place Pro Women’s athletic
2015 IFPA Pro International 4th place Pro Figure (best poser)

2014 NANBF KC Classic 1st place women’s physique (earning pro card) (best poser)
2014 IFPA Pro International 4th place Pro Figure (best poser)
2014 DFAC Evolution 1st place women’s physique (best poser)
2014 PNBA Women of Sparta 2nd place Pro Figure
2014 IFPA Mr & Mrs MN 3rd place Pro Figure
2014 IFPA Natural American 1st place Pro Figure (best poser)
2014 DFAC World Finals 2nd place Pro Women’s athletic

2013 IFPA Yorton Cup 6th place Pro Figure
2013 IFPA Pro International 2nd place Pro Figure
2013 IFPA Pro Galaxy 2nd place Pro Figure
2013 IFPA Mr & Mrs MN 12th place Pro Figure

2012 NANBF Gateway Naturals 1st place open figure tall and open overall figure champion (earning pro card) (best poser)

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