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Miss Alyssa ?
You have guts, my sweet girl. Your guts, your courageousness, and your choice to share your deepest darkest struggles with the world will do (and is doing) more good than you might know.
You are not alone, I hope you realize this now. Women and men watching your episode, who are struggling with a similar battle and may have felt alone before turning on the television, now realize they are not alone either!!!!!
What you and I and so many others have battled make you a BETTER person. How crazy is that to think about? Our struggles can actually make us stronger??? Yup. It is true.
Our struggles break us down, yes ? just like resistance training breaks down our muscle fibers. What happens when the muscle fibers repair? We experience muscle growth!!! We are the same way. Our struggles do break us down. When we choose to open up (like you did), and heal, and allow ourselves to repair, this is when we become extraordinary. This is when we learn the most about ourselves and about life?s challenges. This is when we build the tools necessary to soar in life to limitless heights.
My favorite part, Alyssa, is this – now that we have experienced this ?road block? or challenge – and will always be actively working to make ourselves better and continue recovery – we can help others through similar struggles, or even help them avoid the struggles altogether by sharing our experiences. This thought, to me, made my many years of dark struggles worth it. If my hurt can save a few people from their own, I?ll take it ?. I know you feel the same.
I applaud your honesty, your authenticity, and your courage. You are a remarkable woman. Your mom is proud. I am proud. I am honored to know you.
I love you, Alyssa 😉
Heidi
P.S. Here is that yummy protein cookie recipe that was made in your episode!
113 Responses
Alyssa was awesome and you and Chris are such an inspiration to all of us.I am doibg the 7 DAY CARB CYCLE and I am on my second week. My first week I list 3.2 lbs. I am doing great and feeling better.
When do we get to hear how she’s doing now?
I applaud her but also you. The show was very well done and I am so glad this came out. It will hopefully like you said, encourage people to talk about it! Thank you.
Alyssa – like Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz, you have always had the power to become the beautiful, strong, healthy woman you showed us during your story this week. You just needed to find the courage to reach out to others, and you did. You were very brave to share your struggles so openly, and to admit after the show that you could benefit from a little more knowledge (which is power, of course). I think Chris was your wizard, and Heidi was your good “witch” and they definitely helped you build your own yellow road to happiness. Thank you for sharing your story, and continued best wishes!
Such a wonderful story. I have found, that until I fix my insides, I can not fix my outsides. It has been a struggle with me for a few years now after my father passed away and I have struggled with that and have finally received help and now I have met with a nutritionist and am starting to work on my outside. Thank you for your many inspiring stories.
This show is such a lifesaver. Not just for those that get picked, but for those that relate to the issues, that take the tips and use them in their own lives. And it shows that you can accomplish anything with dedication.
I applaud her honest and courage as well! It’s hard to come to terms with something so difficult. KEEP ON PUSHING GIRL!! We are all pulling for you!!
Alyssa- I loved how you kept pushing through your walls– you had “road blocks” but kept pushing through. You didnt just push them over… you DEMOLISHED them! Keep pushing forward & smiling because YOU ARE DOING IT girl!! <3
This was one inspirational lady! I was proud of the way she came clean. You and Chris are awesome at what you do!
Absolutely! Heidi I think that must be true of any dark part of our lives that holds us back. For me, it was a physically and emotionally abusive partner. Even years after getting out of that relationship, it wasn’t until I took training as a hotline volunteer for a battered women’s shelter and heard my story coming out of other women’s mouths that I realized just how empowering sharing your story can be for others. As horrible as it was, it did make me strong and yes, if what I learned as a result can help another, you bet I’ll take it.