Actress Melissa Ricks surprised her followers on social media as she showed off her latest body transformation. The Star Circle Quest alumni shared how she lost 31 pounds and plans to lose more to meet her fitness goals.

Melissa dedicated her weight loss journey to her two children.

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“Without the guidance of Doc @roland_angeles_md and the Angeles Clinic I wouldn't have been able to meet this goal.. Sabi nga ni Doc, 'Long way to go', but it's reachable... This is For me, for my kids and for my well being,” she wrote.

The celebrity mom added that it took a lot of willpower to be able to successfully shed weight. 

“It takes a lot of discipline and guidance, (wag matigas ulo😅) kailangan you have your mind made up na kaya mo.. at KAYA mo naman talaga,” she added.

Melissa then acknowledged that her previous weight when she started in the showbiz industry wasn’t attainable anymore but they are currently targeting a more realistic goal for her age. She revealed that she lost 21 pounds in just eight weeks on her weight loss program. 

“I started in showbiz I was 100lbs.. I was 14... It's not an attainable and realistic goal anymore... so we're setting a possible, and doable goal.. Watch us do it,” she shared. 

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Meanwhile, she advised her followers to take their time in their own weight loss program as success doesn’t come overnight. She maintained that there is still a long way to go to reach her body goals.

“Reaching a goal never comes easy, especially sa weight! Takes a lot of time & patience, but once you get there, you can definitely be proud of yourself. I've lost a significant amount of weight but there's a long journey ahead,” she ended.

Friends and fans of the celebrity were shocked and happy for her in the comment section. Some netizens applauded Melissa for sticking to her goals.