Losing 100 lbs in 2013

PumpGertrude

Hello fellow MFPers,

I've recently had a setback that has strengthened my resolve to lose 100 pounds in the upcoming year. I've seen so many people do it on the Success Stories board that I knew it was possible for me too.

My boyfriend broke up with me on the 20th, very unexpectedly. He was going to propose on the 21st. I'm crushed, as you may expect, and dealing with the emotional fallout of his decision. He's in law school and finishing finals and I believe a combination of stress and cold feet made him panic and end our relationship.

I pray that this isn't truly the end for us as we had a very loving, happy relationship. One thing that I know gnawed at him though was my weight. He accepted and loved me regardless, but he was very worried about the effect my weight would have on my health longterm.

I made many promises to lose weight and broke every one. I believe these broken promises undermined his faith and trust in me and might have contributed to his feelings that our relationship needed to end.

I'm resolving to lose 100 lbs this year for him, for me, and for our future. I don't know if we'll be back together some day, but if we are I want to give him the best version of myself possible. If we aren't meant to be, I want to be ready to find Mr. Right and be at my best for when I do.

Best of luck to all of you in your resolutions, and wish me luck in mine! Please feel free to add me as a friend and help remind me of my goal!