Nitro Fueled Barbie/Melissa Marx's Page

SOME OF MY INTERESTS INCLUE:  Healthy Cooking, Working Out, Lifting Weights, Running, Competing for the NPC Bikini Division, Meditation, Studying Holistics & Homeopathic Books, Church, Online Shopping, The arts (dance, theater, broadway), Sipping Coffee, Writing Poetry & Literature.I've been a dancer in theater & arts since age 6. I also helped choreograph dance routines for cheerleading competitions I was active in. I was on the dance line in high school & was a half time dancer @ games. I was also a cheerleader & Co-Captain for my squad.....I also grew up as a singer for weddings, parties, church functions, choir & talent shows. I practiced piano & guitar but only a little.I love theater. My dream was to become a New York Rockette until I found out that I was too short.I studied Cosmetology & graduated Class President/VICA Honor student. I still love to practice cosmetology but not on a daily basis. I worked as a chemical specialist for 3 years.

MORE ABOUT ME:  I come from a background of Dance & Performing. I placed top honors in Catholic School, & again in High School for being an active memeber of VICA, Jr. VICA & Class President in 1995 & 1996. I received awards in art & literature classes. My hobbies were singing at weddings & other functions & studying dance. I have been in several different dance competitions with my dance squad & cheerleading squad. My main interest was lyrical, freestyle & tap. I also loved theater & performing dramatic.

In college I received 2 different types of degrees. My undergrad was in Graphic Design & Web Design. This degree allowed my creative side to show.
My Master's Degree is in Business & Technology. This was for my more analytical side to show. I was gifted ambidextrous so I can operate on both sides of the brain.
The one thing that kept me calm & revived was running. I was a distance runner for 18 years. Today the only form of running to which I still utilize would be sprints and bleechers. I met my first trainer when I was lifting at a local gym here in Arizona. It wasn't a long journey with us but I moved on to another trainer at the same gym. It's crazy how different trainers can be.
It wasn't long before I became interested in Competing for the NPC Division. I started out in the Bikini Division but plan to someday cross over into the figure division. I can honestly say that I have been blessed so far in this sport. I have a huge fire inside me & will be living the dream for many years to come. I was started into the industry by Joe (my ex fiance). He helped me through my first four shows but due to irreconcilable differences, I moved on to another trainer, one with more experience.... I love to train and eat clean…I am constantly changing my diet to keep my body shocked so that I remain a furnace oven burning fuel 24/7. I train hard & enjoy being a positive role model for others that look up to me....
I have a really adorable Chocolate Lab that I named Hershee. I love her.
The year 2010 was a great year for me…I started competing with my current partner, best friend & love, Troy Tate... I have been working really hard & applying more work & dedication as well as focus. My body continues to mold into the shape that I desire. Figure is the first division that interested me. So I will continue to pursue the dream... I had two really good coaches & mentors who have taught me a lot about fitness & training….Tim Sparkes of Die Hard Gym & Fitness, & Troy Tate my current partner in crime…. Not only were Troy & I perfect for each other outside of the gym, but inside the gym as well…Today Troy & I are Team Tate & have a following with the brand "Team Tate"....2010 started out being a good year for me with my new partner, the loss of an unpleasant situration with a previous partner, 2 excellent new coaches & my 1st magazine cover.....which led me into 2011 with more drive & focus along with some featured interviews, a few website features & Earning the spot of Miss February in the 2012 Hardfitness Calendar.
ALSO STAY TUNED FOR MY MEMBERS ONLY WEBSITE TO LAUNCH IN 2012 AS WELL....