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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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Her episode made me cry. Watching two smart, beautiful women like you two discuss your struggles with EDs showed me that I have nothing to be ashamed of. If you guys can beat your disorders, so can I! 🙂
Alyssa amazed me with her courage, strength and honesty! What a beautiful young lady she is! I want to wish her the very best with her future! You can do anything you put your mind to! Keep up the great work Alyssa!! Be proud of your self!
Meen**
This was one of my favorite episodes I must say! I men I love all the episodes but something about this one caught my eye and got me really thinking about how I have a addiction with food and I never really noticed. I’ve wanted to lose weight for along time and this episode put me in a determination mode 😀 I can do it !!!
I’m glad these issues were tackled and addressed in her episode! I’ve been an emotional eater all my life it’s great to know others are dealing with similar issues and can relate
Steph
She did an absolutely amazing job, I really admire her courage and strength. The changes you guys help others make is really inspiring.
LOVE the show and everything that it is about. I too have a passion for helping others reach their fitness potential and be AMAZED at what their own bodies can do. Keep being an inspiration, after all it is what you all do best! xoxoxoxoxo
This episode was one of my favorite. I love seeing more of you on
The show this season.
She was great. Hope she overcomes her eating problems. I have been doing #carbcycling (classic cycle) for a month now and I feel great 😀
this was an amazing show and I am going to make the protein cookies 🙂 I am hoping this is the blog that wins me an autographed book