Monday with Mel

A Chubby Girl's Journey: Embracing Sustainability, Health, and a New Lifestyle

Hey Bestie!

I’m Mel—your 53-year-old chubby, Italian best friend from North Carolina, originally a Yooper from Upper Michigan. Yeah, I know that’s a lot of flavor packed into one person! After years of yo-yo dieting, I got tired of the constant rollercoaster of quick fixes and unrealistic expectations. I just wanted something that would work for the long haul, without depriving myself of the things I love.

So, on January 25th, 2023, I decided to get serious and developed a plan that actually made sense to me. I created a program I now call A Chubby Girl Lifestyle: Six Sustainable Steps. These steps aren’t about rigid rules or insane restrictions—they’re about embracing a lifestyle that works for any woman, at any age, and helps you build a healthy relationship with food, while feeling better about yourself along the way.

My Journey: A Year of Transformation

I’m proud to share that after one year of sticking to these six steps, I’ve lost 78 pounds and 104 inches. But more than the numbers, it’s about how much better I feel—physically and mentally. This isn’t just a weight loss program; it’s a lifestyle change.

And here’s the best part: it’s not just my success story. Thousands of women joined this movement, applying the Six Sustainable Steps and finding their own versions of success. Some are losing weight, some are finding balance with food, and some are simply reconnecting with their bodies in a way that feels natural and freeing.

Why "A Chubby Girl Lifestyle" Is Different

The thing is, we’re not just another weight loss group. We are a movement. A community of women supporting each other—lifting each other up, not tearing each other down. The focus here isn’t on perfection but on making small, sustainable changes that lead to real, lasting transformation.

Whether you’re starting your journey, struggling to keep weight off, or you’re using medication to help with your weight loss, I’ve created this program to work for YOU. I’ll teach you how to eat in a way that maximizes your results, even if you’re using medication. The goal is to get you to a place where you feel empowered to continue on your own, with or without external tools.

The Chubby Girl Challenge

This isn’t just a program; it’s a challenge to ourselves to be better—to embrace our bodies, nourish ourselves, and reject the all-or-nothing mentality that so many weight loss programs push.

Women from all walks of life have come together in this challenge to support each other. We celebrate every victory, whether big or small, because every step forward is worth cheering on. We’re here to help each other stay accountable, keep our spirits high, and learn how to truly enjoy life—without guilt over food, without shame about our bodies, and without unrealistic expectations.

Join the Movement

I’m so excited to invite you to join us in this lifestyle transformation. If you’re ready to make real changes, to feel good in your body again, and to be surrounded by a group of strong, supportive women, then I encourage you to head to join our community for $5.99/month and sign up for free. You’ll find all the tools and community support you need to thrive.

This is just the beginning, Bestie. I can’t wait to see where this journey takes you—and trust me, we’re in this together.

Love, Mel 💖

P.S. Remember, it’s not about perfection—it’s about progress. Let’s make it sustainable, let’s make it joyful, and let’s make it ours.