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About Mel Ona

Hello and welcome!  I'm happy that you decided to take some time out of your day to visit my profile! This page provides some information about me, which I hope will give you a sense of who I am, what I do, and why I do it. I have dedicated a good part of my life towards helping others achieve better health and fitness, and I look forward to contributing my talents towards the benefit of humanity.

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND Master of Science degree in Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolism with a Specialization in Physiology from the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University. Master of Arts in Medical Science from Boston University School of Medicine and a Master of Public Health from Boston University School of Public Health. Bachelor of Arts degree in music and pre-medical studies from College of the Holy Cross. Currently pursuing my dream of becoming a physician at St. George's University School of Medicine (http://www.sgu.edu) in Grenada, West Indies. FITNESS CONSULTING After successfully transforming my own physique, I created ONA New Body - New Life, Inc., a health and fitness consulting company.
Mel Ona in 1996	Mel Ona in 2002
I have been dedicated to teaching people how to change their bodies and transform their lives through A.C.H.I.E.V.E.™ principles, FAD-FREE™ nutrition planning, exercise, and science-based supplement strategies. I am the President/Founder of ONA New Body - New Life, Inc. and ONA Solutions, Inc. ENTREPRENEURSHIP I have several websites that promote the positive messages of bodybuilding and life improvement. PERSONAL INTERESTS I love writing about nutrition and fitness. I wrote a couple of books and have several published articles in national fitness magazines: Mel's books: "Hey, I Can See My Abs! My Personal Physique Transformation Story of FAD-FREE™ Fat Loss": Changing Bodies, Transforming Lives – Your Ultimate Guide to FAD-FREE™ Fat Loss:       "Yes, You Can Conquer Obesity!": Mel's article in the Jan 2003 issue of Stay Fit magazine:   Mel's article in the July 2003 issue of Exercise for Men Only magazine:   Mel's article in the September 2003 issue of Exercise for Men Only magazine:                                                 You can also read Mel's published article in the August 2004 issue of Men's Exercise magazine. I've enjoyed competing as a natural, drug-free bodybuilder: "Crab most muscular" pose: INBF New England Bodybuilding Championship  (Placed 2nd and won the Best Poser award)
"Rear double bicep" pose:	"Abs and serratus" pose:

I'm also a musician at heart.  (I'm a classically-trained singer and most recently took voice lessons at the New England Conservatory of Music; I can play violin and am a self-taught guitarist, bassist, pianist and drummer.) My first CD, Passages, was professionally recorded at Passion East Records (All songs/lyrics, instruments, & vocals performed by Mel): My self-titled CD (release date TBD): And I'm an avid martial arts practitioner (Earned two Black-Belts and I have a Blue-Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu) and former Jeet Kune Do (Bruce Lee's martial art) Instructor:  My martial arts coaches: BJJ Black Belt Steve Whittier (www.nexusma.com), Ultimate Fighter Kenny "KenFlo" Florian (www.kennyflorian.com), and me. CURRENT PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS I'm currently in my second year of medical school at St. George's University School of Medicine in Grenada (southern Caribbean). Life is a gift. It's a precious thing and it's much too short to let it waste away. Time to climb!