Nathalia Melo Bio | Wiki
Nathalia Melo is a Brazilian-born American IFBB Pro fitness and figure competitor, fitness model, and personal trainer. She is the winner of the 2012 Bikini Olympia. Growing up, Nathalia was health-conscious and active.
However, after moving to the United States in 2004, she adopted a sedentary lifestyle which saw her health deteriorate. As her weight scale continued to rise, she began to realize it was time to make a change. Nathalia went on to sign up for her first bikini competition, and she hasn’t looked back since.
Throughout her competition preparations, she changed her eating habits, and lifestyle for the better – something that helped her set the basis for what would become an accomplished career in fitness modeling and competitions.
Nathalia Melo Age
Nathalia was born on January 19, 1984, in Porto Alegre, State of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. She is 38 years old.
Nathalia Melo Height
She is a woman of average stature and stands at a height of 5 ft 5 in (Approx. 1.65 m). She weighs 125 – 135lbs (56.7 – 61.2kg).
Nathalia Melo Family
She was born and raised in Porto Alegre, Brazil by her parents. Nathalia is of Italian-Brazilian descent. She moved to the United States in 2004 and competed at local NPC events. She has not shared much information about her parents and/or siblings with the public.
Nathalia Melo Husband
Nathalia is married to her husband Roger Wilson. He is an Irish former rugby union player, who played at number eight for Ulster, Northampton Saints, and Ireland. Since retiring in 2017, Roger has worked in the United States, coaching American football players in rugby tackling techniques. The couple celebrated their wedding in June 2015 and share two children.
Nathalia Melo Education
She moved to the United States in 2004 and competed at local NPC events, starting with the 2009 Ft. Lauderdale Cup where she won the Bikini Overall. Nathalia got her IFBB Pro Card in 2010, the year IFBB officially recognized the bikini competition category.
Nathalia Melo Olympia
In her debut competition, Nathalia edged out all of the other female competitors; claiming 1st place and the overall bikini champion trophy in Mr. Olympia, IFBB Bikini competition. Over the course of a few months, she began working with high-profile fitness companies; growing her presence within the industry of competitions and fitness modeling.
In 2012, Nathalia’s career reached its peak. That year, she won the most prestigious female competition in the world – the Ms. Bikini Olympia. The victory saw Nathalia become the first Brazilian to ever win this competition. Furthermore, as a result of her victory, Nathalia was invited to participate at the Arnold Sports Festival on several occasions – each time, finishing in the top 5.
Nathalia Melo Fitness
Nathalia is a certified personal trainer, as well as a sports nutrition expert. She doesn’t compete anymore, mainly due to her business and family responsibilities. Nathalia said, “I don’t think it would be fair on my family to not have me 100% there, especially with 2 babies. I know I would be setting myself to have far more than I can handle.” However, she’s now able to dedicate more of her time to helping others; putting her expertise and knowledge about nutrition, supplementation, and exercise to good use.
Nathalia Melo Diet
Nathalia shares a sample of her daily nutrition plan.
Meal 1
5 Egg whites
1 cup Oats
1 ½ cup Berries
Meal 2
5 oz Salmon
1 cup Steamed broccoli
4 oz Sweet potato
1 Apple
Meal 3
5 oz Chicken breast
1 cup Steamed vegetables
1 Wholewheat tortilla wrap ( up to 15g of carbs per wrap)
Meal 4
1 Nonfat plain Greek yogurt
1.5 oz Raw almonds (roughly a handful)
Nathalia Melo Workout Plan
Even in the off-season, Nathalia does cardio five to six times per week. Each of her cardio sessions lasts from 45 to 60 minutes. However, when getting ready for a contest, she will take her cardio routine to a whole another level – doing it twice per day, every day, for about 60 minutes.
On top of this, she also trains in the gym for up to two hours a day. Nathalia’s Workout Routine. Depending on the circumstances, she might train anywhere from four to seven days per week. However, her typical workout plan consists of a five day-split, and it looks like this;
Monday – Quads
Tuesday – Shoulders, Chest, and Triceps
Wednesday – Hamstrings
Thursday – Back and Biceps
Friday – Glutes
Saturday – Off
Sunday – Off
Nathalia Melo Net Worth
She earns her wealth from her career, therefore, she has amassed a fortune over the years. Nathalia’s estimated net worth is $3 million.
Is Nathalia Melo Married
Yes. She is married to Roger Wilson, an Irish former rugby union player, who played at number eight for Ulster, Northampton Saints, and Ireland. Together, they have two children.