Angels and Demons - Melanie

At work Melanie cares for clients with developmental disabilities, then comes home to look after her 13-year-old son Matthew, who has been diagnosed with ADHD. Her marriage to Rick is rocky, which increases her stress level.

Being so busy means that Melanie never eats until she is famished, then she devours whatever she can find. Her situation leaves her too tightly wound to sit down to dinner with her family, so instead she relies on high-calorie snacks and late night leftovers.

Melanie has always dreamed of being a body builder, but right now she is exhausted, unhealthy, overweight and resentful of the time and energy she has spent on others. It is time for a change, and Melanie is willing to sacrifice anything she needs to in order to become healthy and happy.

Participants

Melanie

For years Melanie has been devoted to caring for those around her, and has neglected herself. She desperately wants to be strong and fit, instead of overweight, and is willing to do anything to change her situation.