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MelissaRoshan Perkins

“Today, I feel great, look great and feel such peace about myself.”

Comments: 20 | Rating: 15 ratings

Age: 30 Height: 5'9" Heaviest Weight: 183 Current Weight: 115

My Journey:

Dear Tosca,

Words cannot even begin to express how grateful I am for The Eat-Clean Diet.

I started modeling at the age of 21. At the time, I had just moved out of the homeless shelter that had been my home in Seattle. My childhood past was full of abuse and I was a former ward of the state. Life had truly taken a turn for me.

My son in tow, I moved to New York City and modeled successfully for several years. At the age of 25, however, I began to gain weight uncontrollably. I was diagnosed with Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and lost my modeling contract. I felt like a failure. Depression sank in and I gave up on modeling but stuck with doing make-up artistry.

At the age of 29, I felt unhealthy, out of shape and unattractive. I would avoid events for fear of being photographed. My good friend Shelley (an Eat-Clean Diet success story) tagged a photo of me on a social networking site and I had an out-of-body experience. I couldn't believe how big I had gotten! I cried to her that I didn't know what to do and needed help. Shelley purchased The Eat-Clean Diet book for me and it changed my life forever!

I followed Cooler One, worked out, and also cut sugar and dairy. The weight melted off. I continued the Eat-Clean Diet lifestyle until it was second nature and the next thing I knew I went from a size 10 to a size two.

Today, I feel great, look great and feel such peace about myself. I also made my first magazine cover that was on stands last November!

I thank God for you, and trust me, I tell everyone about this lifestyle (I don't like the word diet). Thank you so very much for everything!

MelissaRoshan Perkins
Blacklick, OH
 

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Comments & Responses

  • From: Mama3 about 1 year ago

    What a great story....
  • From: deetee about 1 year ago

    Amazing, you look great!
  • From: moodinikki about 1 year ago

    U look AWESOME!
  • From: melonique2000 about 1 year ago

    You look amazing. Congratulations on your Heart & Soul cover. WOW!
  • From: Prettyklassy about 1 year ago

    You could have modeled with the weight on your very pretty. I must admit you look awesome Sister!
  • From: sulamita2 about 1 year ago

    You did look great. Congrats to you! Very inspirational!
  • From: shelleyjohnson about 1 year ago

    Melissa, you have deeply touched my heart and you are so beautiful and inspirational! XOXO, Shelley
  • From: runlkeagrl about 1 year ago

    Congrats! How beautiful! Pictures are truly a thousand words.
  • From: sassybarbie13 about 1 year ago

    You look great and your story was very motivating. :)
  • From: bikinigirl about 1 year ago

    Love this story! And as a fellow 5'9er, I can really appreciate the change... We are the same height, age, and I am more like your before. Wow, 125? And you look VERY healthy! Go girl, you are my new inspiration. I didn't think I could do it, unless I was born that way. Great work!
  • From: PearlE about 1 year ago

    Awesome job... so inspired!
  • From: mickelaynne about 1 year ago

    thats awsome that this "lifestyle" has worked for you and that you got back into modeling. not only are you beautiful, you look SO healthy! you shine! congratulations!
  • From: candican about 11 months ago

    Good for you! Happy that you turned it around...
  • From: canduanything about 8 months ago

    I was diagnosed with PCOS and that has made losing weight so impossible for me. I have been looking for a diet that would help me. I 'm so glad that I read your story. If you have any tips or advice for me please feel free to let me know. I am so happy for you. Congrats!!
  • From: RachelJacobus about 8 months ago

    WOOO!!!!! I cant wait to get to my goal!!
  • From: Roxy21 about 6 months ago

    You look stunning,Congrates on your success!!
  • From: Roxy21 about 6 months ago

    You look stunning,Congrates on your success!!
  • From: Fit4Good about 5 months ago

    Way to go girl!! Modeling in the horizon again? :)
  • From: erikavilla about 4 months ago

    That's impressive that you were able to eat that clean, you give me so much hope! I can completely identify with you cause I am 29 right now and want to get in really good shape and the missing component is my diet, training tough has never been difficult for me. Thanks for your inspiring story! What is your username if I may ask and if it would be possible to ask you some specific questions? Thanks so much!
  • From: amissy79 about 4 days ago

    You're gorgeous and such an inspiration. God bless you.

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