Melanie ~ "After a double mastectomy/total hysterectomy I felt so disfigured-so damaged-inside and out. I felt stripped of my femininity. I felt like a stranger in my own body-I didn’t recognize the face staring back at me in that mirror. I was lost and I had no clue how to get any semblance of my spark back. 30 plus extra pounds had found their way onto my 5'2" frame post surgeries. I was bloated, depressed, exhausted and FRUSTRATED. I went on the “diet” circuit: keto, WW, gyms, trainers, shake only plans, supplements, pills, protein powders, clean eating-All in the hopes of regaining a little of the old me back. I’d lose a little weight then gain it right back. Progress was short lived! Nothing was addressing my lack of energy, increasing cholesterol, insomnia, anxiety or how I THOUGHT about ME. I gave up on myself many times and thought I had to fake the smiles, and accept this “new” me. My family needed me. That was hard. That took energy I just didn’t have. I canceled plans, lived in pajamas and busied myself with Netflix binges. Hiding from life was my strategy. Bad strategy. Hiding fixed nothing. I love that this program helped me to THINK differently and TALK differently to myself. It was nice to lose 35 lbs quicker than I expected, BUT the best part has been the transformation INSIDE. I now cry tears of joy, not despair, in discovering that my confidence has been found in the PROCESS of getting my health on track. Knowing that I found the strength, the courage even, to set a goal, work for it and KICK ITS BUTT helped me find my spark again. Joining a community of amazing people, living life OUTSIDE of the comfort zone is awesome! This girl on the right takes chances, makes things happen, sees herself as the leader of her life-no more victimhood. She’s rested, happy more than not, and grateful every day to be LIVING on her terms again. My ONE regret: waiting too long to try this answer to my prayers."