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Hi my name is Melinda. I am a 41 year old, married mother of two grown
children, Senior Office Manager for three substance abuse treatment and
education programs and a certified Prime For Life Instructor an education
program for first and second time substance abuse offenders, and many years
ago a Certified Fitness/Aerobic Instructor. Currently I am working towards my Personal Trainer

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Hi my name is Melinda. I am a 41 year old, married mother of two grown
children, Senior Office Manager for three substance abuse treatment and
education programs and a certified Prime For Life Instructor an education
program for first and second time substance abuse offenders, and many years
ago a Certified Fitness/Aerobic Instructor. Currently I am working towards my Personal Trainer Certification.

I began my struggle with my weight when I was a teen. I never thought I
looked good enough. Then I started working out at home and then had an
opportunity to join a gym that was within walking distance of my home. I
started out doing aerobics that was popular at that time and then became
interested in strength training. Before long I was seeing the results I wanted.
The owner of the gym saw the transformation I had made and offered me a
job as a result. I loved being an aerobic instructor, but a year later became
pregnant with Chris my second child. As a result of complications the Doctor
put on complete bed rest. With the pregnancy and the bed rest I sky rocketed
to 210 lbs. After I gave birth I started working out again but with children
home and work I couldn’t get into a steady schedule.

I ordered the Slim & 6 series several years ago after seeing an infomercial. I
started seeing changes almost immediately. By this time I was single, my kids
were teenagers, I was struggling with my employment and food became my
greatest source of comfort. I was unable to stick with the Slim & 6 program
and gave up trying.

In October of 2007 I started walking and then joined a gym, but I had married
my second husband a wonderful man that says to me that I look good just
the way I am. But I wanted to get healthy and have more energy. I hadn’t
changed my eating habits but was getting stronger. I got disappointed and
quit going to the gym, then I weighed myself in April and crossed the 200 lb
bearer. That round number scared me. I started the Slim & 6 again on
4/17/08. I love the way I feel after this workout. I can see and feel the results
after each workout. I am motivated and will succeed.

I am addicted to fast food and love chocolate especially when stressed. I
have made a lot of progress in the past 8 months. I prepare my lunch and
snacks for work everyday. Not everyone at my job is doing the same thing. I
now drink lots of water and make better choices and no fast food and I am
trying to stay away from refined sugar. So join me on my journey to a
healthier, better way of life.

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