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Compared to the challenges or raising an autistic child, weightlifting is a relief.

I appreciate my time in the gym.

Weight lifting is the easiest part of my day.

I really feel like that concept of enjoying the now and not worrying about the future is what my coach has been trying to teach me for 14 years - and that is what has made me such a different athlete 10 years later, and that is what has made me strong enough mentally to make this Olympic team.

From Melanie Roach

I find being a mother is a huge advantage. Of course, I'm probably a little more tired than I might be if I didn't have children, but I think they provide me the balance that I need to keep my mind off of lifting.

From Melanie Roach

When I'm in the gym, I'm in the gym, and that is my focus. But when I'm not in the gym, I'm enjoying being a mom and taking care of those responsibilities .. They really do provide me with the balance that I need to be a more complete athlete.

From Melanie Roach

I think I was a pretty selfish athlete.

From Melanie Roach

I'd like my children to learn that anything is possible if you put your mind to it, and that when you make a decision to do something like pursuing the Olympics, like I have, it needs to be a family affair.

From Melanie Roach

I'm looking forward to being a mom and a wife and a business owner.

From Melanie Roach

I've been a pretty selfish mom and a very unselfish athlete for about three years now and it's time to put my family first. It's probably time to move on.

From Melanie Roach

Melanie Roach

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