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Who is Melp?

My name is Melanie P, but Melp seemed to be the standard, or Mum, Mama, Mels, Babes; depends on who you're asking. 

I am married to my best friend and support, Richard. We don't live that 'dream' marriage - it's chaotic, loving and filled with ups and downs, but together we find a way. He's awesome and as much as I ramble on about health, wellness and the goal to live forever -- he still eats donuts for breakfast. 

Together we are raising two lil' warriors, little heroes in our love story, gentlemen and destroyers; Thomas and Zachary. 

We are a family of action, always on the move. My goal for them is to make fitness and wellness a subconscious action. I never want them to think about it as desperately as I have. 

All my guys run hot and fast, but they also sleep hard. We are a family of nappers. 

My family is the core of who I am.

I do believe you have to satisfy all aspects of yourself, to be the best versions of yourself. I am a Wife. I am a Mother. I am a woman. 

As a woman, I love to sweat, I thrive on knowledge and I need to move forward, I need growth. I love tea and wine, but mostly drink water. I read studies - just for fun. I can get lost in a book and love learning. I want to live forever, I want to change the world, I want to look hot in my little black dress. I love baking and chocolate. I run. I am competitive. I have big hair. I am always the funny one, mostly because of puns. I am a writer at heart, an artist in nature, but a logical thinker when needed. I have OCD and hypothyroidism. 

I started this blog to share my story, my experience and my knowledge as I move into a contributor in the health and wellness industry. I've got BIG plans. 


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