Mellie (princesslee) - myMaxMuscle.com 2011

Mellie

"If it feels good... you a'int doing it right"
Location	Lake Oswego, OR
Age	38
Gender	Female
Interests	Faith, Family, Friends, Working Out, Helping others
Smoke?	I do not smoke
Drink?	I rarely drink
Education	Some college
Favorite movies	My Life, The Patriot, We Are Marshall, Gladiator, We Were Soliders, Pulp Fiction, The Ten Commandments (1956), Family Man, Pride & Prejudice (2005)
Favorite music	Hardrock and PopLove Prince
You want me to do what????? This was my response when my Max Muscle member told me I should enter into the 2012 MaxFormation contest. I thought, this guy is whacked out on something. But the more I sat and replayed the words in my mind the more I started to like the idea. So, here I am... making my profile. My name is Michelle, some people call me Mel most call me Mellie. I am married and the mother of 5 kids, yes all of them are mine.. I have the bills to prove it!!! :) I am a sub contractor for a local company that allows me to help individuals get financially healthy. I am a bill collector. Now wait, don't stop reading just yet... I am nice to people and I am good at what I do. I treat the individuals I am collecting from the same way I would want to be treated.. with respect and offer help. Almost three years ago I found myself where most women do after they are done having kids. Overweight, too tired to think let alone workout and lost on how I was going to get rid of the extra weight I had collected. My husband and I have been married 6 years and in that six years I had three kids, almost back to back. In fact the last two are exactly one year and one week apart.. it really is like having twins. Anyway, here I was mother of 5 kids married and fat. I was depressed, I was angry and I was looking for any quick resolution that I could find. My husband took me on as a pet project and tried to show me how to workout. I had an excuse for everything. It was too bright at the gym, it triggered headaches. I couldn't lift weights I was to weak. My babies were too young for gym daycare... believe me this list went on and on and changed weekly. Thankfully, he never gave up and one day took me into a Max Muscle that was near my house. THAT was when life began to change for me. I walked into this business telling myself in my head I was going to just get what ever my husband wanted me to get and then try and get the hell out as fast as I could. In my fantasy there was going to be some magic pill for me to take that would have me looking like the females on the website. :) When I walked in, there stood this HUGE guy with big arms and an even bigger smile.... Jessie. That day seems like a lifetime ago, but to me it will forever hold a place in my heart because that was the day I began using Max Muscle products and that was the first day that led me to where I am today. I am a big believer in biting off more than I can chew. If I stay dormant too long I get lost and find that I can never get anything done. As a wife, mother of 5 kids (three of them under the age of 7) working two jobs and trying to change my body for the better... I can't think of anything better to add to my very busy day than joining the 2012 MaxFormation challenge. I am ready for this, I was born for this and I say...... LOOK OUT.... here comes Mellie! P.S. My husband (Joseph) is going to join as well, right after he eats his last slice of pie that he is devouring next to me. I say to that.....BRING IT!!!!!!

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By Jon91 on February 21, 2012 9:07pm

Hello! I'm competing for this months 'Four Reasons' and would really appreciate your vote! Thanks!

http://www.mymaxmuscle.com/maxachievement/4reasons/entry/jonnathan1/#maxachievement
By Doug on February 19, 2012 11:49am

Michelle, I wish you the best of luck. Sounds like you are very motivated. I hope you place in the top ten.
By Mellie on February 19, 2012 12:12pm

You are very sweet.. thanks. This is a lifestyle change for me that will hopefully get me out there so others can see if I can do it..so can they.. we are all in this together and we can all finish together... we just have to push forward and push each other! Looking forward to seeing your journey!
By shannon on February 18, 2012 7:42pm

Good for you, you will get there
By Mellie on February 19, 2012 12:11pm

We can all get there.. together!
By GwynGirl22 on February 16, 2012 4:07pm

Thanks for the friend request:) I always look forward to your journals and inspirational words!
By Mellie on February 16, 2012 5:52pm

Thank you so much.. I look forward to seeing your transformation!
By Mellie on February 16, 2012 5:52pm

Thank you so much.. I look forward to seeing your transformation!
By Michael on February 14, 2012 8:15pm

Mellie, thank you for the friend request. I enjoy reading your journals and your replies in others journals, you are an inspiration, a motivator and always willing to offer support and to acknowledge others achievments, it would be my pleasure.
By Mellie on February 15, 2012 6:30am

Michael... You're too kind. This journey is a tough one... It's the hardest thing I and most of us have ever done... But together we can help each other be successful and get to our goals. Sure you can lose weight, get healthy and tone or bulk on your own... But what a fantastic adventure when you have others sharing the experience with you and pushing you along.... That's a blessing!!!!! I look forward to reading your journals and seeing your journey.... Have a GREAT day!!!!!
By Shorty on February 03, 2012 10:30am

Mellie - You look FABULOUS! I would have totally done this with you! :) Keep up the good work! - Shannon
By Mellie on February 03, 2012 2:11pm

My sweets... thanks for the support!!!!!! There will be another challenge in 2013.. and it is NOT too late to join this one!
By kristi on February 01, 2012 1:21pm

Miss ya Mellie, you are such an inspiration and I feel blessed to have you in my life. I will reach my goal!! You are embeded in my brain
By Mellie on February 03, 2012 2:12pm

You will reach your goal.. you will rock it!
By Dautau on January 29, 2012 6:00am

Awwww loved reading this entry. Thank you so
Much for the friend request.
By Erika on January 26, 2012 7:31pm

Love that picture!!! Actually motivates me to stick to my goals!! It will be a great support to have your hubby do it too.
By Mellie on January 26, 2012 7:34pm

Thanks.. he isn't doing the formation he changed his mind... it's this lady leading the house :)
By Mellie on January 26, 2012 7:34pm

Thanks.. he isn't doing the formation he changed his mind... it's this lady leading the house :)
By Rocket Boy on January 24, 2012 1:45pm

Hey keep it up babe!
By Mellie on January 24, 2012 7:48pm

Thanks.... see you at the finish line... I will be the wifey and mommy ripped and smiling as big as I can!!!!! Push thorough... finish strong... together we can do this!!!!!
By Tyler Braithwaite on January 23, 2012 12:01pm

Thanks for the friend request. Lets do this thing called fitness!
By Mellie on January 24, 2012 7:49pm

Word... this is our chance to show others they can do it too!!!!!!
By Vivien on January 19, 2012 10:32pm

I wish you good luck and I know you'll reach all your goals. Thanks for the example!
By Mellie on January 24, 2012 7:48pm

Thank you... stay strong.. you can do it too
By Kevin Moody on January 19, 2012 7:42pm

Just wanted to wish you a speedy recovery! Get some much needed rest, and text me whenever you like!!!
By Mellie on January 23, 2012 2:31pm

Thanks sweets.. I am back and ready to go!
By Winterswolf on January 16, 2012 2:44pm

Congrats and good luck!!! :)
By Kid4life on January 16, 2012 9:02am

Thanks for the friend request! You look great for having 5 kids! All the best to you in the Challenge! Stay motivated!!
By Mellie on January 16, 2012 12:13pm

Thank you! Can't wait to see the changes in everyone at the finish line! :) Stay strong, stay focused... we are all training for a competition.... The competition of LIFE!