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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
Thanks for dealing with such an important issue as an eating disorder. Chris and Heidi – you ROCK!!! and Alyssa is an inspiration and I wish her all the best 🙂
Alyssa is amazing. I had a stroke last year at
50 and don’t really know how to get in shape or
eat right. I need help. Stroke was caused by birth
control pills. You and Chris make a great team!
I watch the show every week. Keep inspiring people!
Alyssa did an awesome job. I Have struggled with my weight all of my life. It is this show that keeps me motivated as I have lost 60 pounds and have 30 more to go. It really helped to hear Heidi say to not get bored with what you are eating. I need to branch out, so I can enjoy new recipes, because sometimes I feel like I am eating the same thing everyday. Another item I connect with is the workout schedule. Often times I think I am to tired to do it, but I think of Chris and all of these wonderful stories and realize if Chris was in my home would he say “ok, go back to bed” I really love this show and hope that it goes on for a long time, because I am not sure I could have lost 60 without the inspiration.
You guys are great. Love your show I watch it on tuesdays then on abc.com and even Ondemand/ Got my boyfriend to watch it too and now thats our time to cuddle and spend together. He is in tour now with Carson and Barnes Circus and texted me during show time just to know how the program is going and how the contestants are doing. I would love to get a copy of Chris book. I only have to lose 15lbs of fat but I need the encouragement from you guys. Love you both.
I loved watching Chris and Heidi help transform Alyssa as a team! What a great inspiration you two are in helping others become more confident in themselves. I really takes special people to help others the way you do and special people who want to change themselves for the better. Congratulations on a job well done Alyssa!
She is definitely an inspiration, and being so brave to ask for help. I wish her nothing but greatness!
EM:WLE is my Tuesday must watch. I would love to be trained by Chris & Heidi, but only have 100 lbs to lose. I love the success stories, and hope to have one of my own, but motivation is a problem. I just feel blah & know I would do better in a group setting, but can’t afford that right now.
Hope to see a follow up on her!!! Excellent episode….poor Chris, all that toxic food!!
WOW!! She really was a inspiring person. Loved this episode. I’m on my way to loosing weight. Every time I see one of these live story, I get more encouraged to continue. Plus I’m helping out my family.
WOW! Another great transformation!! Hope I can change like that in the near future. I don’t want to die yet!
Thanks for the inspiration 🙂