Going through a divorce...

alarmed123

Will be legally divorced in march and I can't wait. Was stuck in a toxic marriage for 7 years, never left because I was too fat to do anything on my own. I needed help doing simple things like tying my shoes, putting my bra on, it even got to the point where I couldn't wipe myself. I didn't have the confidence or courage to leave. It was truly a nightmare and the best thing I've ever done is lose weight. I'm still fat but I'm not helpless. I can do things with my kids and for myself. I have the energy to do everything. I don't ever want to feel helpless again. Many ask what my motivation is and that is my motivation, never go back and keep going forward. I'm 5'1 and my highest weight is 333lbs, current weight 165 and still going down. I'm not at my goal or close yet but I feel 100% better than I felt 2 years ago.

ishmallow

Great job on shedding all that was weighing you down ! Figuratively and literally

That's both a very tough thing to do, holy crap you killed it !

alarmed123

Lol it was easier losing the weight than divorcing

pariskathryn

You're amazing. Sending you good thoughts.

MsAmandaNJ

Congratulations on the confidence, energy, and motivation to take care of yourself! Letting go of things that no longer serve you (weight, husbands, habits/behaviors) is life changing, allowing you to discover who you truly are. Amazing work!!

Mommamaddy

wow, what an accomplishment! Its only positive from here, you can do anything!

red99ryder

Divorce is hard , there are a lot of churches that offer a divorce recovery program ,, you can meet lots of nice people ,, your not alone ..

Great job on weight loss

Good luck

Simmonsfitcoach

Wow that is incredible

fbcarlson

Great job! Congratulations on getting your life back! Good luck with the rest of your journey!!!!

Broejen

Wonderful job!! I just ended a 16 year marriage myself!

woznube7

Very inspiring! You are stronger than you think and deserve all the happiness!!

mayradavisramos

You are courageous & amazing!

sudmom

Awesome!

alarmed123

Thank you all. Just had a baby 7 weeks ago, through my pregnancy I created really disgusting eating habits like eating fast food everyday. I'm back to the basics and have lost more weight than before I got pregnant. I cook every single day now and have not eaten out since.... ❤ hope to continue this clean eating, it is not easy but not impossible either

DaveA1970

In some respects, I have found divorce and weight loss to share some similarities. Showed me that I had the ability to change. The ability to improve. Something I didn't realize before. Best of luck to all here.

ladyreva78

Good job! Both on losing the weight and taking the difficult steps needed to get yourself out of a toxic situation!

*hugs* keep going one day at a time. Not only will you reach your goals, but you'll be an awesome role model for your kids on top of it!

Leejames_1984

I did exactly the same thing. It's surprising what motivation a divorce can give you. You've done amazingly well. Excellent job!

MissyINGa

Great Job! It takes strength to do both of them and you accomplished it well!

federicafezza4271

It is so nice and heartwarming to hear your story, it almost makes me cry
Congratulations on your weightloss and on the fact that you no longer depend on your (soon ex!) husband, and best wishes for your new life!
Your strenght will be the greatest example and blessing for your children

treehugnmama

good for you congratulations on your losses....both of them

bossyfairy

I left an abuse marriage in 2008 and it was incredibly hard but so very, very worth it!

Massive congratulations to you for finding that inner strength to leave and I wish you lots of luck and happiness in the future. Congratulations on your weight loss too. Xx

Lucy1752

Go you! My divorce was 9 years ago.
Hardest and best decision ever.
My 20 year old son says it was one of the best gifts I ever gave him. How sad is that?
Stay strong! Keep your chin up!

Big BIG congrats on the weight loss - way to take control and run with it!

candythorns

Marriages where a spouse is a caregiver so early in the relationship...that's gotta be tough. Hang in there, know the world keeps spinning, and remember you are valuable. Best of luck on your journey.