I am a mother of 2. I have battled weight lose for the past 5 years. Nothing seems to work and to add to that, I have braces. I have had an overbite since grade school. I have been bullied to the point where i thought i would actually end my life. Not only that, but I thought I would have ended up in a very bad situation. Until I met the man of my dreams. That man happens to be my husband. He has supported me in every way possible. Currently in college for Veterinary Technician, and I try to involve my kids in making costumes (which is completely new to me as well, but as I learn, they learn). I am an avid animal lover. I believe that animals are far to good for us. They deserve so much better than how they are treated and deserve the best life possible. I have 3 dogs, 3 cats, a snake, and a tank of fish. I also do think that growing your own food is extremely beneficial, and satisfying. Knowing that you grew your own food, just makes cooking it all the more better than spend a fortune on produce from a brand. I am also a freelance artist. I draw a variety of things. From semi-realistic to fantasy. My One true passion is helping endangered species, such as grey wolves. To which are my favorite animals. My second passion is helping others feel better. Back in the day, I was seen as a therapist for my friends. I love listening to other peoples stories and I'll admit i can get emotional about a few parts of other's stories. If I didn't then am I even human? My favorite color is a variety of green shades (not that ugly puke green, though). Green just feels more like a color thats close to the earth and I just like how calming most shades are for me. Black is also a favorite of mine, so long as green is it's accent. I like other colors with black but green is my go to color. Other than my favorite colors. I do not apply them to my face. Matter of fact. I don't wear any kind of makeup. I feel like it covers up all my freckles and I feel like it makes my eyes look more droopy than they already look. The most makeup I wear (on a special day) is brown mascara. It's the only color that i found that looks good on my face. I could be wrong though.

I think it's the best thing for the younger generation to see people of all shapes and sizes and not setting a scale for how you look. I can't tell you how many times I have been put down just because of how my teeth grew. Something I could not help. Showing the younger generation that anything is possible will give them hope and knowledge and not only that, they will be able to teach others what they learned and continue learning. Just because they have a different skin color, or grew up "on opposite sides of towns", doesn't mean that they too can't make a difference. Everyone is different and that's ok. Everyone speaks a different language, and again that's ok. Everyone hs a different style, whether it's a clothing style, hairstyle, etc. I aspire to be a person that can make a difference in the world and this show truely has helped me do what I can to help make that change. Every little bit counts. Even if it's a small gesture.

As someone who has been through more than my fair share of hard times and close calls with life's lessons, I can show others that it is possible to loss weight. It is possible to love your body and yourself. Just because I am in my mid 20's doesn't mean that I have lost my youth, both mentally and physically. Just because I am a mother, doesn't mean that I have to give up on everything. Actions speak louder than words. If you want to do it (whatever "it" is, than do it! Otherwise you might regret it.) I can show and tell everyone that I have built my self confidence and loved myself for who I am and bettering yourself can bring you such a long way on how you feel towards your self-image.I have always had a supportive circle of friends and family, and as a teenager i have always ignored it (as I am sure ever person who has ever been a teenager, has.), but having that support is what kept me going. It's what gave me hope. So I would try my best to give back to my friends and family. However, just because you give your all to your friends and family and maybe even strangers, it doesn't mean that you have to put yourself last. Always put yourself first, because if you can't love yourself, then how can you give your all to someone else. Regardless of the relationship. Live your life to the fullest, because you only get one. I know that I have always felt selfish, when I would concentrate on myself, and to those who feel like they are selfish for taking the time for themselves... ya'll... just do it. Take that time for yourself. If you feel you need it, then perhaps you do. It was something I struggled with for most of my life, and I would like to show that I have over come my trials and tests that life threw at me. Those who are at their lowest need someone that can relate to them. Need someone who knows what they've been through. Need someone to show them that they too can overcome their life trails. I am not saying this for votes or for attention. This is wholeheartedly coming from my heart and something I am definitely passionate about. I can not stress enough how hard my life was growing up, and I am sure others have had it just as hard, if not more severe. As someone who has been let down, put down, and even beaten down, I do feel like i can help others. Help make a difference. Who else is better to bring someone up than some one who has been at their lowest and brought themselves up. I am not afraid to admit that I have had the love, support and time put into me from those i love and care about. I can never repay them, but the only way i know how is to pay it forward.