Spotlight on Health: Melissa N.

A note from Mari: Over the next few months, I am going to post inspirational stories of successful weight-loss, and good health -- for inspiration, and motivation. (For me, and you!) All of those who are spotlighted will have a different way of accomplishing their goals. I do not endorse, or promote, any particular way to achieving good health, but I DO promote finding what works for you, and DO IT! There is one thing I do know about weight-losss, and that is that more often than not, the problem is TOO MUCH FOOD! My hope is that you will find someone who resonates with you, and if you are fighting the battle, you can do what it takes to CHANGE YOUR LIFE! You can do it!  -Mari 

Melissa is AWESOME. (Awesome is one of her favorite words.) She is my friend, and now my personal trainer, too. She is from New Zealand, and she has the best accent EVER. If you are her friend you are her "mate." And I just love that. It was because of Melissa's success that I reached out to her for help (which I NEVER do!). But I knew she could help me. She is just that kind of person. I also know I am accountable to her, and she will beat me up if I give up, so that helps a lot! Her dream is to become a speaker for Time out for Women. And you know what, I believe she will do it. Melissa has four adorable children, with the most stunning eyes -- you should see them! She is a hot mama, and I know she will accomplish her goals. 

I chose to change my life cause I was sick of being overweight and feeling depressed because of it. Every child I gained weight and it was extremely tough to lose. I decided to get a personal trainer and I've never regretted that decision. He's put me on a meal plan and can answer all my questions about my body. He measures me in more ways than a scale does and is full of information.  He knows me and how I am and helps me be accountable for my body and it's exactly what I need. He's tough and doesn't take my crap. He makes me work for my weight loss and I find it liberating. His workouts and my clean eating help me to take charge of my weight loss and I've started seeing muscles I didn't know still existed in my body. To be accountable to someone helps my motivation. Paying money to him helps as well since we don't have a ton of money and I don't want to waste our families money by not trying my best. I'm not at my goal yet, but I'm liking my journey and the success I'm feeling along the way.