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Publishers Note

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Florida Fitness Photography

John Hawley, Publisher

Photographer/Videographer

John Hawley (904)333-3527

11604 Surfwood Ave, Jax. Fl 32246

Editor Nellie Hawley

June 7, 2014 We shot with Michele in Charleston, SC over the Jr USAs weekend.

In This Issue:

Michelle Mein

Please share something of your background and how it relates to your current interest in fitness and modeling.

I was always a cardio queen and did cardio kickboxing for years with little to no results. I started training for my blackbelt in mixed martial arts and saw a little difference but it's not until my

boyfriend James Hurst convinced me to weight train that I really noticed the changes. He talked about competing and I wanted to look like I competed. After putting in the work I decided to go for it. I am so glad I did because I absolutely love this sport.

Share with us a bit about your contest history and most memorable show experience.

My first show was the NPC San Francisco in Oct of 2012. I had no expectations and hoped that I placed top five at most. I placed 1st in Masters 35+ and won Overall in Masters. I placed 3rd in Open A and was shocked. I was competing against ladies so much younger than I was and it made me feel really good. From then I was completely hooked.

2nd show -10/2012 NPC Border States in San Diego CA: 1st place Open A and Masters 35+ A

3rd show- 3/2013 NPC Muscle Contest in Culver City CA: 2nd place Masters 35+ A nd 3rd in Open A

4th show- 5/2013 Jr. USA South Carolina: 7th place Open A

5th show- 7/2013 Masters Nationals Pittsburgh, PA: 2nd place 35+ A

6th show- 7/2013 USA's Vegas: did not place

7th show- 7/2013 North American Pittsburgh, PA: 1st Masters 35+ and 3rd Open A (earned my pro status)

8th show: 11/2013 Sacramento Pro show - did not place

9th show: 11/2013Tijuana Pro - did not place

10th show: 5/2014 Dallas Europa - 10th place

I am competing this weekend at the Norcal Championships in Sacramento CA (6/7/14 (cont. pg. 6).

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