Ex dumped me because I was too fat

oh sweetie.. i am sorry you endured this..

step one: stop beating yourself up for putting up with him.
step two: find a picture of yourself happy BEFORE him.. post it where you see it often..
step three: join weight watchers/curves/gym where you can get positive reinforcement. & stay on myfitnesspal
step four: remember you are not your weight or your past.. losing weight, finding another boyfriend... those are not critical for your happiness.. Be true to yourself and get fit for YOU! you are worth the time/energy..

** If you were strong enough to "handle it" from your ex - you are strong enough to win this battle over depression and to be the best you there is!

It sounds like you have had a very difficult situation, and it's definitely time to move beyond that. It may be worth considering some counselling to help address the issues he has left you with, and the challenge of rebuilding a self-esteem that has taken years of abuse. Someone who specialises in issues relating to body image may be your best bet, and getting your mind and emotions in a healthy and positive place will certainly help with your fitness and weight-loss goals.

Sweetheart, your life is *yours* now. No abusive, controlling a-holes are making you lose weigh to please them. Make your life what you want it to be. Turn this time into a time of healing and regaining your health.

Darling OP,

As much of a sick and disgusting *kitten* as he was, my first concern is for you and why you would put yourself and more importantly, KEEP YOURSELF in that situation on a daily basis? And you were a size 10 at the time? I say this with every bit of love and compassion in the world, but you need professional help as quickly as possible.

I say that as someone who has herself had professional help in just such emergency situations at several times in her own past. I say this as someone would tell a starving woman, HERE! Please, please eat this warm bread! I say this as a sister would say to her own as I see her beating herself in the face—STOP! Why are you abusing yourself? You know how to get rid of abusers. You obviously know the situation and the pattern, as you identified it yourself in your letter. This isn't about educating a young teenager about the ways of love. You are abusing yourself.

If you need someone to talk to, PM me. I will continue to push you to get professional support (it's available for free if you can't afford it through county mental health services), but I will offer you my own too. It hurts me to read what you wrote. No person deserves what you are doing to yourself.

With abundant love,
SBM

I think that you can totally ROCK THIS - Let's get the show on the road! :drinker:
This means a whole, fresh new start for you; lets make it happen. I was involved in two relationships myself where one liked it when I was chubby and then the other liked it when I was stick thin and would call me "whale" "obese" etc in front of his friends. But I believe in changes and Im keen to support you if you are keen for this journey!

So sorry you had to go through that sweetie. Don't feel like a moron for putting up with an emotional and physical abuser for so long because you loved him and thought you could make it work. More women have been in that position than you think, including myself. Never let a man make you feel like you are worthless. I know it is easy to keep asking what you could have done better, but really he is just a scared, insecure, childish prick who hates himself and has to tear down others to make himself feel better by comparison. I had to learn to get angry and use that rage to fuel my motivation to make my life better with school, family, health, etc. It was hard for me because sweetness comes much easier to me than rage, and you seem to be pretty similar in that area. The positive side of this is that now you can focus on yourself, and also you know what red flags to look for if you see them in future relationships. And trust me, RUN like hell when you see them. No love feels better than self love! Good luck with everything!

For 4 years? Wowsers.

Anyway, sounds like you got lucky in the end if he dumped you. Time to MFP and be the lass he wants you to be then turn him down when he asks you out again.

PS He has psychological issues.

it sounds like hes the one with issues not you- don't let someone from your past project there issues on to your future. your better than that. your a beautiful young lady and I'm sure that you will come through this.

Stay strong, learn to enjoy eating healthy and excersizing, learn to be you again and I'm sure, in time, you'll meet someone supportive, loving and caring!

Good luck your doing the right thing xxxx

Your story really affected me because I was in a similar situation to you, I started dating a guy 7 years ago and I wasn't slim but I was healthy, but then he would literally feed me up with takeaways and fast food and at the same time would compare me to other girls saying how thin they were and how fat I was, he would constantly put me down. And yet like you I accepted it even when I knew he was cheating on me! After 3.5 years after so much mental abuse (and gaining 5 stone or 70lbs) he finally got physical and that is when I left, as no matter how low my self esteem is I know that when a guy hits you, you should leave.
Anyways it has taken me years and a few more bad relationships to get to a happy place, I have lost 85lbs and have gained my confidence back (and now in a better and healthy relationship). So I guess my advice is that you deserve you much better, I know it won't be easy but please don't take him back, you will be fine. Pick yourself up, it will make you so much more stronger, start looking after your body as again you deserve it. Exercise and healthy eating will make you feel better, and you will get there I promise, I did

To be honest I would have more rage than anything and let it fuel me to get back into shape!!! Sometimes there is no better feeling than seeing the look on an exes face than showing them up!!! Call it immature or whatever but in those moments I just think to myself, Yep I won!

yesss thisss rage must fuel ur intentions

Holy cow! You are so much better off without that abusive nut. He deserves everything that karma gives him in return for treating you in such a callous manner. Also, try not to think of it as a diet but getting your life back. You are taking back control of your life and don't need some evil person to manipulate you. Having the ability to control yourself is extremely empowering and leaks out into all aspects of your life. You are a unique and beautiful person which is probably why he was with you. You don't need to waste your special self on him or anyone who will try to destroy that because they are insecure, stupid, or just plain mean.

I'm totally using rage at an ex to motivate me, and its working wonders on my body

Tell me more about this pastry you ate.

Best revenge is to work at being the hottest, happiest you ever and move on to someone who deserves you. Don't give him anymore power to control your thoughts or become depressed. He's not worth your tears or anymore of your time.

And I'm definitely not going back, he's already tried once, and now he's trying to be friends

DON'T. Leave him behind like a pair of old and uncomfortable shoes. You don't need ANY part of what he's got to give in your life.

I think a lot of what's bothering me is trying to figure out what in the world his reasoning is.

STOP trying to figure him out. He's clearly got some serious issues. What he did to you is ALL about him and his problems. It really has nothing to do with you. You were just at the wrong place at the wrong time. Run, don't walk, away from this guy. He can't be reasoned with or reasoned at all. He's an UNREASONABLE person. Stop wracking your brain. Let it go and move on.

Hugs to you... :flowerforyou: