I'm baaaaack! "For me this time"

  • Nothing new or original about this post. I guess I've been a chronic off-and-on participant over the last few years. But this time now that I am "on" again... its for a very different reason.

    Myself

    I've never worked out or ate healthy or lost weight for myself. So this is what is different this time around. For 4yrs, I was in a very abusive relationship with someone who used to leave a list of rules for me on the fridge door of things I couldn't have, or how much of something was acceptable. He used to look at my food & exercise log from the day while he was at work to give his approval or disappointment. Finally, the week of my 23rd birthday, I found a strength I didnt know I possessed, packed all of my things and left.

    I have been free of him for a year and a half... and have maintained my weight through the entire healing process. BUT. I am still not where I want to be. My life has done a complete 180 and I am happy and blessed. But I was recently asked to be a bridesmaid in a wedding. I realized... I am the fattest (and only single) one in the party. After a few Captain and Diets... I realized. This isn't new! But I'm grateful for the opportunity of having a finite deadline of when I want my goal achieved.

    1st mini goal: 20lbs gone by June 2nd
    Ultimate goal: 40lbs gone by Nov 10th.

    Ready? Set? GO!

    You ladies have always been fantastic cheerleaders in the past- so excited to be back!
  • Congrats on doing it right! Really, it took me so long to realize this as well...and good for you for getting out of that relationship! That is really the hardest part. Good luck on your continued journey!!
  • Congratulations on getting out of a bad relationship, I was in one myself for four years so I know how you feel and I know what it takes to end it. So way to go, that takes strength.

    The beauty in making mistakes is learning from them. You've got this!
  • That is awesome. Most of my weight was put on in an abusive relationship also. Getting out was the hardest thing I have ever done so be proud. You are strong! Losing weight will be a piece of cake after that! Good luck on your weight loss journey.