Merriam-Webster defines "catalyst" as an agent that provokes or speeds significant change or action. Myself, I define "catalyst" as none other than — Melissa Deal.

I can honestly say that no person has such a profound affect on my life when it comes to change as Melissa has. The physical change is evident and visible, but that only scrapes the surface on the overall evolution that has taken place on a multitude of levels.

I've come a long way from where I started. No longer do I carry over 70lbs of fat on my frame. No longer do I perspire like crazy just warming up for a softball game. No longer do I feel stuck in life, just going through the motions. No longer do I have to dig through racks of clothes trying to find something that would fit me. No longer am I concerned about health issues going into my 30's.

That being said, although I've come a long way, I know I'm not done. Health, wellness and happiness is an ongoing process that you always have to work on and strive to improve upon each day. It's assuring to know that Melissa will never allow me to settle. And with her beside me, I never will.

Melissa Deal helped me transform my body into something that was strong; something I was proud of and something that I wanted to show off! She enabled me to achieve a life-long fitness goal—to compete in my first figure competition!

She helped me every step of the way, from diet and exercise, to suits and posing. She answered every question and made sure I was more than ready on show day. I could not have done it with out her.  I lost 20 pounds, and she is now teaching me how to keep it off.   She has given me a body I love, and that is an amazing accomplishment!