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Melissa Ricks on losing weight: "It's a struggle, it's a process, it's a journey."

By Aedrianne Acar
Published March 9, 2020 3:14 PM PHT

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Melissa Ricks weight loss journey


Melissa Ricks reveals struggle in losing weight.

Celebrity mom Melissa Ricks talked freely about her struggle in losing weight on her latest Instagram post.

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Melissa, who gave birth in January 2015 to Kiera Kelly, admitted that her progress in shedding of the extra pound a bit slow.

She shared, “Sometimes we forget to appreciate how far we have come… I always feel that my progress is slow, but you know what, slowly but surely.

“Sometimes I fall off track but I try again. Self love is tricky sometimes, its struggle, its a process, its a journey.️ Im still far from my goal but I feel great. From XXL to XL to almost Large.

"Laban mga momshie, although my baby pouch is so difficult to loose because of excess skin..”

The actress also stressed that finding out what works for you is crucial to achieve your goals too.

“Of course Proper diet and exercise is key, but its also good to see what works for us, what helps and aids in out weightloss, helps gain back out confidence and gives us that boost of encouragement when we visible results.

“Hoping that I help others to feel great about themselves and encourage a healthier lifestyle... keep going. I appreciate all your DM's and messages...

"Remember, Happy Mommas are the prettiest.”

Sometimes we forget to appreciate how far we have come.. I always feel that my progress is slow, but you know what, slowly but surely. Sometimes I fall off track but I try again. Self love is tricky sometimes, its struggle, its a process, its a journey.❤️ Im still far from my goal but I feel great. From XXL to XL to almost Large. Laban mga momshie, although my baby pouch is so difficult to loose because of excess skin..😭 Alot have been asking about the effects of machines that I use, specifically the latest one I used, “Onda”, Im so happy with it (you can see my onda post few weeks ago) available na sha in clinics and aesthetic centers, ask niyo lang sa dermatologist or aesthetic center niyo if its available with them. Super big help! Promise! Of course Proper diet and exercise is key, but its also good to see what works for us, what helps and aids in out weightloss, helps gain back out confidence and gives us that boost of encouragement when we visible results.. Hoping that I help others to feel great about themselves and encourage a healthier lifestyle.. keep going. I appreciate all your DM's and messages.. Remember, Happy Mommas are the prettiest😘

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In a recent article on PEP.Ph, Melissa confirmed that she is dating a new non-showbiz guy.

She used to date Charles Togesaki, the father of her daughter Kiera.

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