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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
What an awesome young woman. She should be so proud of herself. I wish I had her courage.
Such an amazing episode! I was so impressed by Alyssa! Especially that she was willing to open up to you about her struggles. That’s a huge step in the right direction for anyone to do! And definitely takes a lot of courage! I also love the things you wrote in this post Heidi! Our struggles really do break us down but also make us stronger, whatever they may be (spiritual, physical, mental, emotional). And even though I know the road to weight loss and lifestyle changes isn’t easy and isn’t going to happen overnight, I know that the things I am learning through this journey are making me a better and stronger person!
Started carb cycling this week. You and Chris are great motivators. Also did your 5 minutes from Dr Oz in my office at work today.
My favorite episode this season!
What an amazing strength and courage Alyssa has. Seeing your continued strength and watching Chris and Heidi’s support has given me the courage to try again. After losing 94 lbs and gaining back 63 lbs and feeling like a failure these shows have shown me to get back up and continue. I have a new phrase for myself “You cannot fail until you quit”
I can relate to how Alyssa felt about her eating disorder. I experienced the same struggle when I was in college. It’s so hard to tell anyone about it and she did it on national tv. I applaud her!!! Good luck to you Alyssa 🙂
Girl!!! I was loving that spa pool! What is it? Would love more info on that AND food plan used! If I could exercise like that MAYBE I could lose 170 LBS!!! Okay, win Powerball, go to fat camp, buy spa pool and work out!! Darn, it’s just a dream!
Alyssa’s story needed to be told. There are so many people out there with eating disorders. Thank you for being brave enough to share!!!
A true inspiration, I hope she’s able to get her surgery. I know from personal experience that not having that skin removed can cause a relapse (I have lost 100 lbs. twice in my life, since age 36, it does a number on the psyche, big time.
Can’t wait to watch I’m behind on my tv shows. Gotta love the DVR’s! Congratulations can’t wait to watch your journey