I am 35 lbs overweight and I don't feel good about myself. Two years ago I lost the same amount of weight and slowly gained it back since last June when my divorce became final. I'm tired of being depressed over the divorce, but I can't seem to stop overeating. The worse part is my boyfriend is coming back from Montreal in a couple of weeks and while he has been gone, I've gained 10 lbs. I'm concerned that my weight will be a turn off to him and I'll be truly alone. I don't know if I can really deal with it at this point in my life. Anyway, I don't mean to be glum, just wanted to reach out and tell on myself.
I'm sorry you're having a rough time. It does sound as though you need to be working on yourself. For you, not anyone else. Self-worth is something many of us are lacking. We're all here for you.
Laura I can absolutely relate with being unhappy about myself. I'm also about 40 lbs overweight an dhave lsot and re gained (several times whilst dieting). The best thing about weight loss is to not beat yourself up, allow yourself to get used to your body, to learn to love it again and to make mistakes.
Also to learn that validation comes from you...thats what is going to make you happy, and when it does, you dont have to be thin. good luck
I am 35 lbs overweight and I don't feel good about myself. Two years ago I lost the same amount of weight and slowly gained it back since last June when my divorce became final. I'm tired of being depressed over the divorce, but I can't seem to stop overeating. The worse part is my boyfriend is coming back from Montreal in a couple of weeks and while he has been gone, I've gained 10 lbs. I'm concerned that my weight will be a turn off to him and I'll be truly alone. I don't know if I can really deal with it at this point in my life. Anyway, I don't mean to be glum, just wanted to reach out and tell on myself.
Welcome to 3FC! This is the best place, anywhere to find support, encouragement and all the information you will ever need to make this happen for you.
I am sorry about your divorce and depression. This has been a really tough thing for you to get through and I hope that you are healing and moving forward, now.
Now, for a little tough love... Sweetie, please don't wrap everything you are and everything you feel into a man you aren't even certain can respect and love the real, inner, whole, fabulous you. If ten pounds are really that much of a problem for him; if he can't man up, be loving, supportive and helpful then he doesn't deserve you. You can do better. And you deserve better.
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It does sound as though you need to be working on yourself. For you, not anyone else. Self-worth is something many of us are lacking. We're all here for you. 
