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    25--Newly Divorced--Looking for Change!

    Posts: 10
    edited January 18 in Introduce Yourself
    Hey y'all! I'm Sam, I'm 25 and recently divorced and looking to completely change my life! Right now I'm sitting at 219 lbs at 5'1. I definitely need all the support and encouragement that I can get.

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    • Posts: 429 Member
      Hey Sam!! Sorry to hear about your divorce, that's awful! Add me if you want :)
    • Posts: 34 Member
      Hi Sam, I'm Angela and would love to offer my support. Single mom of two boys. Friend me if you want.
    • Posts: 19 Member
      Hey I'd love to help motivate you along the way! Even though I'm not divorced I'm a mommy and I know with kids just how hard staying healthy can be!
    • Posts: 83
      Hi Sam! You can do this! Im here if you need support! Would love to offer encouragement!
    • Posts: 123 Member
      feel free to add me :smile:
    • Posts: 10
      Thanks, everyone!
    • Posts: 357 Member
      Hey ! My name is Alyssah and I am 21 and sitting at 217 right now, I would LOVE to get down to about 160ish by July of 2014 is my goal! I will send you a friend request :)
      *Sorry to hear about the divorce :(
    • Posts: 302 Member
      If you want sam add me I am sure we can support each other!!!
    • Posts: 41
      I'm 28 and fairly recently divorced.. in the same boat! I gained a lot during my divorce/end of my marriage. Went from a healthy weight of 125ish to 152 (I'm 5'2). I felt so sluggish and hopeless and rejected and spent a LOT of time drinking and being lazy and feeling gross.

      I've been working my butt off - jogging in the morning, workout videos at night, watching my calories - and I started a Biggest Loser-type competition with the ladies in my department at work, which helped a lot. (I'm winning, by the way!) I've dropped about 20 pounds since the beginning of January! I'm still working on it.. and dang it, I'll be in a bikini this summer lookin' HOT.

      Stick with it!! You can do this! You will feel SO much better. Do whatever it takes to stay motivated. Investing the time and effort made SUCH a difference to me. I sincerely wish you the very best!!
    • Posts: 182
      24 and my divorce is pending so I'm in the same boat. Last august I was down to 197 but I gained it all back and now I sit at 212.8 again. I am so ready to get the weight off again and more!!
    • Posts: 355 Member
      I'm 25 and just got divorced as well. Bummer!

      I'm also 5'1". I'll add you.

      Congrats on your decision. Getting healthier has helped me a lot so far.
    • Posts: 3,677 Member
      I think Obama knows where it is.
    • Posts: 701 Member
      Your life is just beginning... you're so young, get ready for adventure! :)
    • Posts: 735 Member
      I've been divorced since 2003 you are welcome to add me
    • Posts: 1,540 Member
      Sending FR now! I've been divorced since 2006 and that's when I REALLY stepped up my fitness! Welcome! Now it's time for YOU!
    • Posts: 1,328 Member
      "Living well is the best revenge."
      ---George Herbert
    • Posts: 3,614 Member
      In for the man bashing!
    • Posts: 3,677 Member
      In for the man bashing!

      I'll bash you.
    • Posts: 45 Member
      You can add me. I was divorced at 26. It was a hard journey but I don't regret it at all. I didn't realize how strong I was till I signed those papers. 3 year later I married to the most amazing man ever.
    • Posts: 1 Member
      You can add me too. I am mother of 3 girls and married. But i have been in your shoes. Sometimes heartbreak is a good motivation ,because you want to get rid of anything that reminds you of it and you need a new you. And you say look at me even though this happened i am strong and beautiful and i can accomplish anything. And to the people that thought different " Eat your heart out" This is time for you to become the person you know you have always been. Good Luck Hun!!!
    • Posts: 1,156 Member
      I was divorced at 27. Poor guy lol
    • Posts: 26
      "Living well is the best revenge."
      ---George Herbert

      Haha well said! feel free to add me sam and anyone else I could use some support and will give you support in return. :)
    • Posts: 33 Member
      You kids these days give up so easy. I was married for 45 years before my wife passed away. It's a shame people don't honor their vows on their wedding day.

      I would help support everyone's fitness goals here however. Those are good no matter what part of your journey you're on. It helps me stay fit and independent. Hopefully getting in better shape will help you land a better catch this next time if you're still looking for love.
    • Posts: 3,614 Member
      Have you checked underneath the couch cushion?

      That's where I always find change.
    • Posts: 292 Member
      In 1990, I was 25, weighed 220 lbs when I got a divorce. But for me - I guess the divorce did it - I lost weight. There for a while I wouldn't eat at all - then when I did eat - my jaws gave me problems - like they forgot how to chew. But, obviously, I got over that!

      You are already in change mode - because you did this posting.

      We are all here if you need us!
    • Posts: 1,259 Member
      Have you checked underneath the couch cushion?

      That's where I always find change.

      weird. I find mine all over my floor after I bounce it off my butt cheeks.
    • Posts: 168 Member
      I divorced in my twenties as well, and it had an effect on my weight. Freind request being sent to you. yay.
    • Posts: 3,958 Member
      In for the man bashing!

      SMASH!
    • Posts: 7 Member
      I'm 27, and newly divorced myself (well, 10 months ago), and it may have been one of the best things I could have done for my health! Being on my own again makes it so much easier to make the right choices. Some people gain weight after a divorce, but instead I found myself free of the massive amount of hot wings and pizza that were always finding their way into my home :P
    • Posts: 513
      Sorry to hear about the divorce :(
      Anyone feel free to add me, I am the lovable aussie that everyone needs in their life ;)
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