Ex said I'm fat. He WAS right. *progress pic*

alsuna

My story started in January, when my BF of 7 years broke up with me. I took one of the advises I got from my friends: happiness is the best revenge.

So, I decided that one part of my happiness would be if I could shed some weight. I gained about 35 lbs in 5 years, and the worse thing was, I didn't even see it. I didn't realize how big I got. Only now, when I look at pictures from my fattest times I can see how unhealthy I looked. I was obese, and I didn't even see it.

I started out slow, took long walks, and altered my diet, eating less in general, and trying to stay away from carbs. I'm 5'6'' and my starting weight was 189. Today I'm 2 pounds away from losing 50. But my greatest achievement is, that I enjoy my new lifestyle, a more active and more health-conscious me. I learned that a good workout lifts your mood too, no need to binge on all the comfort food (of course there are cheat days). I learned to take control over this part of my life, and make good choices. Halfway down the weight loss I forgot about all the revenge too. The first changes I could see in the mirror made me more self-confident and hungry for more success. I started to push my limits, try harder, run faster and longer, and not to give up so easily. I'm soon entering the 130's, and planning to do more lifting, to get more muscle definition. But I'm happy where I'm today.

MrGonzo05

Nice job

AleciaG724

Wow! You are at my goal weight! You look awesome, Congrats!

ThePlight

Wow, definitely a change! Congratulations
Perhaps you'll find someone much better, that instead of hurting you, will go through the journey with you! (If you haven't already hehe).

ruby1387

Great job! Keep going!

lovetoloveu42

Well done hun... I hope hes smirking on the other side of his face now!!!

SaharaDelta

Good for you!! Keep going and stay motivated!!

JCHH88

Well done! You look great!

slouw10

Well done, I am very sure your ex can now kick his own backside!

HeyGoRun

Go girl!! You look fab!!

dragoncake79

has your ex seen your weightloss? You were beautiful before, I'm sure you'll meet somebody more amazing anyway...good for you x

eazy_

Congrats

jennz81

You look fantastic Keep up the hard work.

rachelarbre46

Hi

Congrats on the this you are doing a great job here AND you look amazing.

Now you need to move to a new era away from the pain that your ex caused you....In life: "One door closes another door opens" so make sure this ex BF is behind the first door never and open it again.....when the time is right and the new fella comes along in your life he should adore you inside AND out...... you are the judge of a good character now......look out Cuba here you come....start shopping for the bikini you are ready!

Keep on keeping.

mdivamuffin

You look amazing. What a transformation. Well done!!!

Edensienna

Congrats, you're in great shape!

elisa123gal

You look great..and glad you had a change of heart and did it for yourself. Forget the old bagage and I'm sure a new man who loves all of you will come into your life.

amandacondon

God job!

Tribesmama

Fantastic huni looking great

xWendyJonesx

Wow!!! You've done an amazing job.

Go4it1985

Fantastic work You are an inspiration!

itzehoe

AMAZING - GREAT JOB!!

kellybellyjellyn

You look AWESOME!! WOOO

MyJourney1960

you look great and your ex is a douche bag

darkon

You did a very nice work

Care76

You look amazing, congrats!

alsuna

Thanks for all the lovely feedback!! I wouldn't have succeeded without the MFP community. You guys are amazing!!! I hope my story helps someone to achieve their goals, as I got my motivation from the success stories on the not-so-motivated days.

And for those who might be interested: I recently started to date someone, I'm really into;) Immediately when I accepted my imperfect body, and found peace with it, I was asked out A LOT.

Cre8veLifeR

you look gorgeous! Yes! Success is the best revenge

ohaston

My story started in January, when my BF of 7 years broke up with me. I took one of the advises I got from my friends: happiness is the best revenge.

So, I decided that one part of my happiness would be if I could shed some weight. I gained about 35 lbs in 5 years, and the worse thing was, I didn't even see it. I didn't realize how big I got. Only now, when I look at pictures from my fattest times I can see how unhealthy I looked. I was obese, and I didn't even see it.

I AM SOOO SOOO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR HEART BREAK .. (LETS JUST SAY I KNOW O SO WELL HOW THAT FEELS) ... YOU LOOK GREAT AND I TOO GAINED QUITE A BIT OF WEIGHT IN LIKE 2 YEARS AND DIDN'T EVEN NOTICE IT.
CONGRATS ON YOUR SUCCESS!

902sexxi

Very nice!

Serah87

Congrats!!! :flowerforyou: