WEEK 12 - A Look Back In Time With A Healthy Move Forward Wow, it’s here the last day of the Medifast Mother-Daughter Challenge. I would be lying to you if I told you that I was not scared and afraid. I think I have been pondering this day for almost 4 weeks wondering what to do once this is over. And to be honest I really don’t have a clue. But my co-workers have told me Oh girl, just eat healthy you know how to do it now and do all things in moderation, I have to say that, that is more easy said than done.

Okay so I guess this is the time where I should be picking my brain trying to think of things to tell you so that you can vote for us. But it’s just that I am not really that good about getting people to do things for me, like for instance voting for us. I guess that is why I chickened out in school and didn’t run for class president or homecoming queen or other things because I didn’t like pushing people to do anything. (Trust me I would definitely suck as a salesman) but I felt like I would put my name on the ballot and if they voted they voted and if they didn’t they didn’t. And as you can see I am still like that. So please forgive me. But I will tell you how the Medifast Program has changed me and my mom’s life; so as I sit here I am just thinking about how all of this came about.

About 5 months ago my mom went on an attempt to try and lose weight by taking these harmful diet pills that she had purchased. They were affecting her breathing and her heart. My mom had always had a problem with her weight but I noticed that the older she got the more problems she was beginning to have concerning her weight. This bothered me immensely, so one day I just decided that I was going to do something about my mom’s weight issue. I learned about Medifast when she was in the hospital suffering from congested heart failure about a year ago, the infomercial just popped up on the T.V. Well I checked out the website and was impressed so I said what the heck, I used my bill money to purchase her the first two week supply. She was so overjoyed by this and I was too. I began to talk with my sisters to see if we could pull together and get her the other two weeks and the rest I thought would just take care of itself. Well with little or no response from them on this matter I was now at a crossroads and was wondering what I should do and I definitely could not let another bill go. So I got on the Medifast website to check out the prices again to see if maybe I could squeeze out another payment somewhere and that is when I seen the Medifast Mother-Daughter Challenge ad. I was amazed because no one knew how I was feeling but God himself.

So I read it and it was everything that I was wanting for my mom; and me just having a baby at the time 3 months earlier I had to lose some unwanted weight myself. But the words Healthy Makeover stuck in my mind along with the fact that if picked you would get 3 months of free Medifast food!! I began to pray and ask the Lord to guide me in what to write because there was so many things I wanted to say, I and mama needed this badly and so the rest as they would say is history. We got the call that we were one of the teams that was picked out of 60. I was so floored I know my neighbors must have thought I had lost my mind because when I heard about it I just screamed and began to thank God because I honestly did not know how I was going to get the food for my mom to continue the Medifast Program. God had made a way for me with an added bonus. I can get healthy right along with her.

This journey, and this whole experience has been a blessing for us both. So I have to ask "What determines a Winner?" The thesaurus states that it is a conqueror, a victor, someone who finishes first. I am not gonna write to tell you to vote for us because you can if you want, but I am writing to tell you that me and mom are already winners. Together we have lost a total of 76 pounds. And my mom has been able to wear shirts out of the store, something she has not been able to do for 20+ years. For deciding to do something about our weight issue and actually sticking to the plan and achieving that goal we are already declared winners in our own right.

Me and mom have had a blast being on the Medifast Program. We had some challenges and some ups and downs during this 12-week Journey but we overcame them. And even though this is the end of the road for us, we are still going to keep the things and the discipline that we learned through this program about food and the choices that we make with it count for the rest of our lives. Where our future was once bleak because of our poor food choices and bad eating habits our future is now bright and full of hope. We now know how to eat smaller portions and we are able to make good eating habits. This is something that has passed on to my sister whom is now watching her food intake and is trying to jump on board with us in eating healthier meals. This habit will also pass on to my children and it will also pass on to their children as well. I feel like the generational curse of bad eating and emotional eating that rode our family for years has finally been broken for good. And for that I am forever grateful to God and Medifast for giving us this opportunity to change our lives for the betterment of our loved ones.

Thank You Medifast from the bottom of our hearts; what you have done for us goes beyond words. We are so grateful to have had this opportunity. Thank You to everyone that has either responded to or read our blogs or even voted for us every week. We hope that something was said to help you or maybe encourage you on your journey to being healthy. We wish everyone the best of Luck. And thanks again for listening to us every week. Until then Be Blessed. Oh, and if you want to vote for us you may do so if you please.

WEEK 11
I’ve said other weeks were challenging but nothing compared to this past week. We had our 24th Annual Child Support Conference this week and I thought This will be a piece of cake. Ha, Ha, Not!! Since being on Medifast I never had a problem getting all my water in. But this was the first time I was wondering if I drank all my water.

The sponsors donate all the soft drinks and they usually have bottled water but this year no bottled water in sight. Instead they just had little silver pitchers of water in the workshop rooms and you would have to get it right when you walk in because the workshops were so full it would be impossible to keep going up for water. I didn’t want to pay $2.00 for a bottle of water, you know how hotel prices are, but I broke down and bought two bottles. Talk about a pocket breaker. But I tried to drink as much as possible.

On a lighter side they had the nicest gym available inside the hotel so I did use that, plus they provided us a band for entertainment so I got out there and danced the night away. It was a challenge for me because we stayed in meetings all day, so it was also tiring. I tried my best to stay on track. But I am glad to be back home. Until next time, Chow!!!

WEEK 10 - Compliments and Plateaus
Well I will start off by saying that I have gotten so many compliments on this week until I am so surprised that you all can’t see my head from where you are. Because that’s how good I feel about everyone noticing how this plan is working. Our Administrative Assistant at the Job the other day said that she was talking about me to her family and said that I don’t look like I just had a baby 8 months ago. She said you look really, really, good. Those compliments mean so much to me and they have definitely boosted my self-esteem.

Our newspaper article came out on Monday and we got a lot of positive responses from it. People who now know and said that they are voting for us, and giving us well wishes. I told people in the beginning about the program and what we were doing. I just did not remind them to vote every week. So this kind of jogged their memory.

Well as you can see, I did not lose a pound this week. The first thing I began to think about was that awful word “Plateau” but I began to look on the MyMedifast Board and decided to use some of the techniques that it tells you to do once that happens. So next week I am coming back with some pounds lost. But until next time you all have a wonderful and safe week.

WEEK 9 - What Town Are We In?
It's a bird, it's a plane, no everyone it's ONEDERLAND!!!! You remember the Pointer Sisters song I'm So Excited. I have been singing that all weekend. I have not seen the 100s in 3 years and to be here now is so indescribable.

All of this is not by happenstance; it comes by dedication and hard work. It has taken a lot to get here, a lot of tears and a whole lot of no thank you's. But I am here, I am actually here and I love it. Have a great week everyone. Until next time, Be Blessed.

WEEK 8
This week 1 pound gone for a total of 27 pounds. I am grateful because that’s 27 pounds that I don’t have to worry about anymore. It's amazing how different you become after you lose weight. Your mind does a total transformation, you think different, you eat different, you even talk different. I just have a different outlook on life now. A positive outlook that I didn't have before.

Last week had its challenges for me but when you’re focused on doing something, you’re going to be faced with challenges. I can honestly say that I handle challenges better than I did before. I have a mature outlook now. So it really doesn’t bother me. Food is no longer my enemy. I know now how to handle food, and not let it control me. And that’s a great tool I’m going to need when the Mother-Daughter Challenge is over. I feel like I’m in boot camp. Soon enough I’m going to have to go out into the real world and fight my opponent (Food). It's scary but with the lessons and behavior I’ve learned in boot camp I’ll be prepared to face anything that comes my way.

That is what my experience thus far has been in this Challenge. Will I know how to handle situations without Medifast? Only time will tell because I’m still learning. But when that time comes, I believe wholeheartedly that I will be ready to face it. Have a great week everyone, until next time.

WEEK 7
I had several OH MY GOD!! Moments. First, getting recognized by the Sun Journal Newspaper. I was happy to talk about how we started using Medifast and get the word out about Medifast to our community. Second, I went to CATO’S to find a nice outfit for the news story and my weekly pictures for Medifast. I picked up a size 14 pants, and OMG!! My legs slid right into them without a problem. It’s been 3yrs since I wore a 14. I was so amazed. I got so many compliments at work. Third, I lost 4 pounds!! I am now 4 pounds away from being in ONEDERLAND!! I have not been there in 3yrs also. When I started this program I was wearing an 18/20. I dropped 4 sizes. OMG!!

People say if you can do something for 21 days it becomes a habit. That is so true. Medifast is now in my Blood. I automatically know the things that I am suppose to do now without thinking about it. It’s sad that the remaining weeks for this program is drawing nigh. What do you do afterwards? Like I told the reporter last week I decided to do something positive not only to benefit me but also my children and I am a WINNER for just doing that. Keep this in mind this week: The Race is not given to the swift nor to the strong but to he that endureth until the end. I’ll see you all at the finish line. Take Care.

WEEK 6 - I PUT A SPELL ON YOU
I love reading stories and I also love writing stories . . . Here is one that I experienced on last week: I know my title is a little crazy but it is true . . . someone or I guess I should say something put a spell on me . . . now brace yourselves because this person can be very tricky and cunning. As a matter of fact because I ignored him and decided to pass him on by . . . he tripped me as I was going to the microwave to heat up some water for my Medifast Chili. I looked back at him and there he was laying there and laughing at me . . . Saying Nan, Nan, Na, Nan Na I tripped you. I promise this was a conspiracy . . . But ever since that day he has been haunting my dreams . . . My son’s round toys were turning into donuts . . . My kitchen sponge was turning into a delicious strawberry sponge cake . . . My steering wheel became a round sausage. Was I going mad did he really put a spell on me or something? I can't even talk, I told my friend the other day . . . Good Night don't let the candy bars bite . . . No Really . . . He had totally transformed my language . . . I can't say anything without saying something delectable and sweet, like the other day I was saying Hello to a co-worker and said, “How are you doing? It looks like it's going to rain eclairs.” Could you imagine the look I received . But anyway the person the thing the in-human that put this horrible spell on me was the Red Velvet Cake with the Sweet Sour Cream Icing with pecans on top. It's true . . . really . . . I guess he was upset because I turned him at the wedding shower party my job was having for a co-worker of ours. I went but I quickly left once they started serving the food. Then my co-worker came into my office intentionally trying to get me to take a crumb of Mr Red Velvet off of her plate . . . Oh!! the Nerve.... She was saying Oh how good he was and that little crumb won't hurt me. I told her to get out and close my door. So that Red Velvet Caper was not satisfied he wanted me to suffer still for not accepting him. I have to say I am coming down off of the spell. Things are alright, I just made me some Oatmeal bread and made myself content. I still lost 2.4 pounds so I am doing a-okay. I just wonder will he try to strike again. I don't know but he had me going for awhile there . . .

I had to share that with you all. I know it sounds far-fetched but I could not believe this myself. Well I have to say that I did get caught in his web. My sister came home on Saturday and had the most delicious smelling BBQ Wings from KFC . . . Oh God . . . the smell was out of this world . . . and you know what she asked me. Do you want some? and I said yes before I said NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!! But I took one and I ate it. She asked did I want some more and I said NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!! Before I actually said yes this time. I had to spank my hand, it was trying to control me and go against my wishes. But the one was enough and I tell ya I worked out like a mad woman that night . . . I did 300 jumps with the jump rope (of course not all at one time), some stomach crunches and other exercises that I think I was making up . . . I had my last Medifast Meal and called it a night . . . I even drank over 64oz of water. Do you think he's gone? I don't know. But this seventh week “It's Time for War!!” I am preparing for battle with no slip ups and everything positive to gain.

I have to say that this road is really getting hard and vicious, some people say the third week is hard . . . But I had no problems then. It is the 6th week that's a bugger. But I guess my body was saying it had actually had enough . . . I honestly felt like I was in a battle with my own body. It was something I can't really explain. But I am geared up and ready to take action. Look out Red Velvet Caper here I come with my Medifast Meals in my holster.  Have a wonderful, wonderful week everyone.

WEEK 5 - A Time of Reflection
  You know I was sitting down this week thinking about how life was for me before Medifast. I remember sitting in my apartment last December, the children were down for the night and I got on the computer and started typing. It was some goals that I wanted to accomplish for myself for the year of “2007.” I wanted to see some things happen in my Life that was not happening and I believed that this year would be the year to make those things come true. Of course I wrote down some things that I wanted to do with the children, but I wanted something for myself mostly. I wanted to be happy.

See for so long I think I had the lowest self-esteem around. I mean if you looked in the dictionary my picture would be right beside the word. I always looked down. I could never look anyone in the face . . . because I felt ugly and unwanted. I remember my pastor used to always tell me "Sis. Roshonda the joy of the Lord is your strength" and I would just look at him, smile, and move on. I got to thinking about those words last December and thought that I would do something for myself. I wanted to give myself a complete makeover from the inside out. Because you can change the outside all day long, but if your inside is not healed or changed then you are basically the same person. So I wrote: “I want to improve my self-esteem,” “I want to lose weight,” and “I want to be happy with myself.” I did not know coming into this year how all of this was going to take place but I knew that I wanted to improve.

It was then that I was looking on the Medifast site and seen the advertisement about the Mother-Daughter Challenge. Once reading it I was inspired to write. Me and My Mom needed a healthy makeover . . . we needed a healthy life from the inside out. I did not look at the prizes for that did not concern me. What concerned me was the term “Healthy Makeover.” That is what I was looking for and that is what I needed. And because of that I am so siked now about my future and my goals. I can look in the mirror now and see someone so pretty (not that I am being conceited) but I am a beautiful woman and it amazes me that I can finally say that about myself. There are so many qualities that I see about me that I totally love. If you asked me a year maybe two years ago what I liked about myself I could not even tell you one thing. Now I can tell you several things.
1. I love my smile.
2. I love my personality.
3. I love my legs.
4. I love my wit.
5. I love that I have a great sense of humor.
6. But most of all I love being me.

For years I struggled to try and be other people by trying to look like other people, act like other people, dress like other people, even take on the personality of being someone else because I was so dissatisfied with being Roshonda. But not anymore, I am glad of the place that I am in now. It's definitely a happy place for me. Five weeks ago I was lost and was so unsure of myself and my goals, my future even. But here it is going into the sixth week and I am so sure of myself; this journey thus far has been so amazing. I am still treading along marching forward . . . I can't wait to see what's at the end of the rainbow . . . I don't need a pot of gold. Just being on this journey with all the other mother-daughter teams is food for my soul. We all have goals and aspirations. We just want to be healthy and lead healthy lives. And by golly we are doing that and then some more. I realize that my success is what I make of it, it is truly determined by my choices and my determination to keep looking up and pushing forward. I hope everyone has a great week this week.

WEEK 4
I want to start this journal entry off by telling a story, yes another story. I met someone last week, I had not seen him in a while but I immediately realized that he was not the man for me. Me and another co-worker went to training in another county on Monday. We got an hour lunch break, we placed our orders, (I scanned the menu very diligently to make sure that I would order the right thing), as the waitress brought out our meal . . . THERE HE WAS . . . It had been a long time since I seen him and I have to say that I was a little bothered. After an abrupt relationship ending some weeks ago, I was not prepared for us to meet face to face again. But there he was all browned and crispy . . . did I say buttery too? I had to get my composure so I got up from the table to go and fix my salad. When I came back he was still there looking at me with his crisp edges and buttery center . . . IT WAS THE TEXAS TOAST!!!!

Now I know you are probably thinking this girl is nuts!!!! But mind you I was having some issues here. I mean he looked so good I actually wanted to take him home and frame him. He never looked this good to me before. He was the most perfect piece of Texas Toast I had seen in my life. Then these thoughts rolled into my mind like thunder of me dipping him in gravy or dressing him in lettuce and tomato. I could just see me sinking my teeth into him. But that dream came to a reality. I had to tell myself "What in the heck are you doing?" So I came to and politely took Mr. Texas Toast off of my plate and put him to the side and covered him with a napkin. I politely ate my beef and salad with my lemon water and made myself content. As I went to grab my things to go he was there all alone, calling me once again. I pulled the napkin off of him just a little bit and peeked at him. I really felt sorry for him. But I told him that I had to go . . . and the relationship that we once had was now over. And I left.

Sad Ending. But I felt Empowered . . . Overjoyed . . . and Strong afterwards. That was a strong test for me, I did not think I would get through that one. But I just found it amazing how Medifast had changed my outlook on food. I could not believe it. I feel like I can get through anything after that and I can.

Last week I exercised and even found something from my past that helped me . . . "JUMP ROPE" . . . I know what you must be thinking, but I have not done that in a long time. My daughter got one last week for attending VBS (Vacation Bible School) and I just thought I would try it out by playing along with her and it turned into an exercise for me. I did it again that night and thought I was going to have to call the Ambulance because I was so out of breath. But it was good for me. So I went to the store and bought me one so that I can change up my exercise routine. I can't begin to tell you all how I actually feel. But the only thing I can say is that I feel GREATTTTTTTTTTTTTT. I'm loving the program and my life right now, so I could not ask for anything more.

You all have a great 4th of July and be safe. (Don't eat too much)

WEEK 3
Recipes, Recipes . . . I have to start off by telling you a story. Last week I tried to turn my chocolate pudding into a cake . . . I know I just said that. Like I had a wand or something. But I was at my desk at work eating my pudding and had this crazy idea about turning the pudding into cake, I mean since I have been on Medifast I have to say that I have not had any sweet cravings . . . now you are talking about a lady who had to have something moist and sweet with everything I ate or my meal would not be complete. So I rushed home and got my son and daughter together and rushed to the kitchen because I really wanted this idea to come to life. Well let's just say . . . It was a mess. My pudding cake turned out to be a pudding crepe instead. It tasted alright it was not half bad. But I can see why I failed Home Economics in school. I am nobody’s cook or bearer of ideas when it comes to food.

But anyhow. Last week was a good week. I stepped up my walking to 2 miles. I work out to a tape and it has been good until last Thursday I came down with a cold and other things and my body just kept saying No, No I want this I want that. And I felt like I wanted to eat and drink everything in sight. What is the saying? Feed a cold, Starve the flu? Or vice versa. I don't know but I did want to eat. However I calmed myself and just sat looking for a moment because a lot of times if you do not sit down to rationalize the problem and totally think about the problem you will find yourself in a web. So sitting there I told myself that you do not need chocolate, that's not going to make you feel better. (Well I thought it really was.) But I have to say that I stayed on track, having a cold though, you do not feel like drinking liquids and such or too much eating. But I forced myself to drink liquids and took some Vitamin C (thanks tchikki) But I did stay on track and kept myself out of harm's way (Food).

My mom I would have to say has been a great motivator to me. Every time I think about cheating or going crazy . . . I think of her. I do not want to let her down in any way and I feel like if I fail then she will fail and I do not want that, she is definitely my best friend and just like a good friend we are sticking this out together. I have to say too that Medifast has made me three things:
1. A Cooker (Not the best one, but I try)
2. A Money Saver
3. A Better Mom to my Daughter and Son

Since Medifast I have been taking my food to work every day. This is not something I did before. I always ate out with co-workers or always took frozen dinners. I was the frozen dinner queen. (Just ask my co-worker Juliet.) But I have been saving money as well. I could not tell you how much money a week I would spend on eating out or buying frozen dinners. A fortune is all I can say. But now I can go to the store and spend 50 dollars for the whole month instead of spending 50 dollars a week. I have also become a better mom to my children. I am watching what I give my daughter to eat. I not only shop wisely for me but for her and my son as well. Before Medifast I had very bad eating habits so because I was eating bad I would feed my daughter bad things like Chicken Nuggets and Fries. That would be an everyday meal for her because I would not cook and did not feel like doing it. But good habits and behavior start young and I am so happy that now I am able to cook healthy meals for my daughter which consist of fruits and veggies instead of fries and nuggets.

I am so happy about Medifast. It's not just a program that changes your eating habits, but it shapes you and changes your mind set so that you will not only lead a healthy life but have healthy future.

WEEK 2
Well last week was good for me, I knew what to expect from going through the first week I honestly have to say that it was better.

Last week had its challenges for me. I walked into the kitchen at work and liked to had a setback . . . it was "Cakes and Muffins and Oreo Pie" heaven. Normally I would have gotten a little bit of everything there was. But I just looked past it and went on and fixed my Peach Oatmeal and simply walked out. That was the toughest moment for me because I know what I would have done, so I patted myself on the back for not giving in to the temptation, but it did not stop there. When I went in the back to eat with my co-workers there was still things leftover for everyone to have. My co-workers were like "Oh Roshonda one won't hurt you." But I told them that I could not have that and kept on conversing and eating my Lean & Green Meal. That thus far was my proudest moment I would have to say.

Each week presents a new challenge for me in that I am discovering how strong and determined I really am in doing this program and in wanting to take Control of my Life and that makes me feel really good because I finally feel like this time I am in the Driver’s seat, I am taking Control of my Life. It feels good not to be the passenger.

Another challenge was the fact that I am going through a divorce and I almost let that get the best of me. On the inside I was hurting; however, I tried not to let it show on the outside. I kept telling myself I am moving forward, I have to move forward, I have to push my way through this . . . and that is what I am doing. 

I am seeing great results with Medifast. My clothes are starting to feel different. My Self-Esteem is blossoming. My Life is changing for the better. I am spending more time playing with the children. I did several activities with them last week and for that I am so happy. I am getting involved in their lives and I am loving it. I thank the ladies on the Blogs for their support and conversations because that has definitely been a BIG help to me.

Maya Angelou has a saying that says, "Congratulations, live life as if it was created just for you."  This life is created just for me . . . and I am going to live it to the fullest, and quit being afraid of my own shadow . . . I am coming out strong and confident. Medifast has definitely been a life changer for me. I feel as though my Life is just beginning.

WEEK 1
We are definitely excited—this is the most weight my mom has lost in years on any diet so she is definitely grateful. Even though it has been only a week, she is able to get up and down and walk a little further distance without losing breath or having to sit down before she could get up. Now instead of telling someone to walk to the mailbox and retrieve the mail, she is walking to the mailbox herself!!!! This is definitely something that she was not able to do before Medifast. I am so proud of my mom b/c today the pastor at our church had a celebration dinner for the High School graduates and the food smelled so good. But Mama brought her shaker cup, shake, and water and had that instead. She did not give in to the temptation and for this she was so proud of herself b/c normally she would have broken down and said, "Oh this won't hurt me." But I am telling you that for my mom to do this . . . it almost brought tears to my eyes b/c I know what she would have done before . . . and that let me know that she is serious about Medifast and is sticking to the plan no matter what. The week was rough for her in the beginning and there were times where she did not think she could do it. But she stuck with it anyhow and now . . . there's no stopping her.

For me Medifast in the first week was very challenging. I work with a lot of ladies who love to eat and can cook very well . . . so there were some temptations but every time I thought about where I am now and what I want to accomplish with this program, I resisted the temptation. My energy is through the roof. On Sundays I'm usually a little jet lagged, tired, and worn down and this is before I even step a foot out of bed. But this Sunday I woke up at 7:00am and started moving about—I could not believe this was actually me doing all of this and I even made it to Sunday School (something I usually miss). Like my mom, I thought the graduation dinner looked so good. But I brought my Lean & Green Meal with me and my water and ate that. I have to tell you that afterwards I felt so proud of myself b/c just like my mother I would have given in to temptation before but I resisted and had no regrets about doing it either. I have to say though I did cry this week on the program, not b/c I was hungry or sad but b/c I was happy. Last Thursday was the first time in over a year that I was able to go outside and play with my child. We played kickball . . . and I felt so good about doing it I immediately realized that this was the mother that she deserved to have. Before, I would be too tired to go out and play with her or I would just take a comfortable position in front of the television until bedtime. But last week I honestly cannot tell you how many times I sat down in front of the television. That is just how much energy I actually had. My son is 6 months old so with Medifast I know that by the time he gets to be walking age, Mommy will be physically ready to take him on too.

With Medifast there is no stopping us now b/c "WE'RE ON THE MOVE"!

Background

Carolyn’s daughter Roshonda says her mother is full of life and has so much love in her heart and spirit it’s almost unimaginable. Roshonda remembers watching her mother make her own clothes by hand and as she got older Roshonda came to understand that her mother had issues with her weight and didn’t feel comfortable buying clothes from the store. Carolyn has 4 life goals and she’s already accomplished the first 3.

Cheer Carolyn on as she begins her journey to accomplishing her most important life goal - to achieve healthy, lasting weight loss so she can actually buy a dress from a store.

Roshonda is the mother of 2 young children and between her job and her family Roshonda just doesn’t have time to take care of herself. Roshonda wants to be a healthy mom for her children and she wants to set a good example for them now because she believes that good habits and good behavior start young. She knows that her poor eating habits are not good for her or for her children and if she continues this lifestyle she’ll not only be hurting herself, she’ll be hurting her children in the long run.

Roshonda’s mom is definitely her very best friend and she loves her very much. Roshonda is excited to support her mother and help her lose weight, just as Carolyn has always supported and helped her.