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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!
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Beautiful post… loved the episode… thank you for sharing…. gratitude, Cathy
What an inspiration! Keep up the good work!
Alyssa, you are a STRONG woman! I may be older than you, but you have given me new hope in my own struggle with weight and eating disorders. THANK YOU for having the courage to allow your story to be part of Chris and Heidi’s message to the world!
This episode was amazing!! She had me in tears within the first 10 minutes sharing the story of her mother. I am so close to my mother and cannot imagine losing her that young. Proud of her for sticking with it and reaching her goals. Wish we could see the results after the skin surgery!
I love this episode… It has such meaning to me as i struggle with food everyday. I have had so much loss in the past 3 years I tend to not eat when we have a loss in the family. In 1 month and 6 days we have had 2 losses my brother passed away from cancer at 45 and sadly today my niece passed away at not even 3 months old she had a heart condition. So today i sit here and struggle with my losses of loved ones and try and force myself to eat. And to make those smart choices instead of those bad ones.
Great episode. I agree it was great for Alyssa to share her strudggles. We all struggles and it is good to know we’re not alone.
I hope Alyssa is doing well.
I’ve lost 70lbs and have 50 more to loose. Everyday is a challange, I have RA so some days especially during the winter are not easy to keep moving.
I would really love to get a copy of Chris book not only for myself but for family members who are struggling with not only weight problems but need to transform their lives.
Love you both…. blesssings to you all.
Alyssa is such an inspiration. Heidi, love seeing you more and more on the show this season. Your connection with Alyssa and what she was going through was truly inspiring to watch.
Alyssa is such the inspiration!!!! She is so awesome! Loved watching her reach her goals and heal! Love to watch Chris and Heidi!!!!
Wonderful episode. Best wishes in all you do. With much respect
This episode was one of my favorites so far because it was phenomenial to watch how Chris was able to prove to Alyssa the effects of processed foods on one’s body. I think he was really able to show her in such a short time what can happen to a persons body and she’ll never forget it. What a fight she has in her, its awesome!