Sept 29, 2013 marks the launch of my journey. Now 6 months later, God continues to transform me from the inside out. I've spent my lifetime seeking worth in my accomplishments and what I could do for others. I was captive to self doubt. My weight was a barrier to relationships. I was self conscious about my size, shape and lack of physical fitness. It impacted my relationships with my husband and children.

The desire to relapse is usually an indicator of a greater need for relief in some area of your life. Meet the need, not the craving.

The Power Of A Plan - Implementation. The very act of implementing a plan can be a game-changer in your Life. To me, success requires a plan and time for the plan to be implemented through development. This acts as your road map to have direction. This is the best way to get an edge and to create a Framework for the life you want to create. By Having a Plan you can gain from a compounding effect. This also gives YOU the power to choose what seeds will grow in your life.

As a homeschooling, working, mother of six Julia thought she was way too busy to be healthy, but today her life is a testimony that we can accomplish so much more than what we believe. Be inspired: Julia's Story - I had always been pretty fit and healthy until recent years. Series of challenges (both tragedies and joys) had me running to food. Military deployments, miscarriages, Grad school, adoption, moving – you name it. I was happy - I ate. I was sad - I ate.

In her testimony, Melissa talks about the negative thinking that comes with being overweight for many women. She even says that she believed it was her cross to bear in life. ...but look at her now! Even though we're thrilled that she lost over 75 pounds, we're even more excited that she is free from those self-destructive thought patterns and is beaming with a confident radiant smile that is shining from the inside out!