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When I look at pictures of myself (and resisting the urge to compare the image to Cindy Crawford or Heidi Klum), it is more recent pictures where I feel I look healthy.  Take picture 1 for instance:

I was eighteen and was enjoying my first Mother’s day.  Yes, I started a little young.  The problem is that I was thinner than I am now and was five months pregnant with my second son.  I had an issue with food (not eating it) that was not healthy.

Picture 2- I look better physically than I do now but I was working 50+ hours a week, skipping meals, not dealing with emotional issues and I believe it was this lifestyle and way of coping that has brought me to the health situation I am in now.

Now, picture three.  I wish my face was not as round and I weighed 15-20 lbs. less.  But, emotionally and physically speaking I am doing better now than ever.  So, to me this is what the healthy Melissa looks like.  And, by goodness, with the focus I am putting on taking care of my mind, body and soul in the upcoming year- the Cindy’s and Heidi’s of this world better look out