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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
This show is really amazing. I am in awe of you and Chris. You are amazing people full of kindness and compassion.
Loved her honesty. She was the first contestant that I could really relate my eating issues with. A great support for many of us struggling with our weight.
Inspirational episode. Reminded me of myself. That is hard to admit.
I just love extreme weight loss show. What an inspiration it is to see the exercises I just started doing to lose 100 lbs in a year on the show. I love you guys give food tips also. I have totally cleaned out the junk food out and I walk 2 miles a day. I just now am able to add weight lifting and water aerobics to my lifestyle change. Thanks again!
Such an inspiration to many!!! 🙂 God Bless you!
I LOVED WATCHING THE ALYSSA EPISODE. SHE WAS SO DETERMINED, BUT IT WAS OBVIOUS SHE NEEDED MORE. YOU & CHRIS PROVIDED THIS YOUNG LADY WITH SO MUCH MORE THAN WEIGHT LOSS. YOU COULD TELL SHE WAS IN A MUCH BETTER PLACE BY THE END OF THE SHOW. CONGRATULATIONS ALYSSA AND THANK YOU HEIDI & CHRIS FOR HELPING PEOPLE.
Heidi–You are truly a remarkable woman. I had the honor of meeting you and Chris in Philadelphia at Jamie’s reveal–We had our 16 yr old with us-He was especially excited to meet you! LOL!! Seriously, you are such an inspiration–for you and Alyssa to share your story about your eating disorders takes such courage. You h ave made such a difference in my life and the lives of thousands and thousands. For me personally-listening to Alyssa and especially you–You nailed it-I was crying listening to you-that someone finally gets it–Yes-that’s how I felt during those times-You helped take some of the shame away. Thank you hardly seems adequate.
I had the pleasure of meeting Alyssa in FL shortly before her reveal. She is a beautiful girl and I’m so amazed at her accomplishment. It takes so much determination and commitment to do what she has done. Thank you Heidi for being there for her!
Wow what an inspiration!!!
Thank you Alyssa for putting yourself out there. You inspired me to admit to myself that I too soothe myself with food. I have for years through many difficult times. It’s comfort when I’m lonely or sad or feeling inadequate. And I hadn’t confessed that even to myself in a very long time. And so that’s step one for me……