Success - dumped the ex, and boosted my confidence

alleycat88
alleycat88 Posts: 756 Member
At the time I started this journey, I was about 152-155 lbs, and between a size 8 and size 10. He didn't find me sexually attractive something he would regularly remind me of. He would constantly make me feel TERRIBLE about myself

Well after losing 25lbs, and wasting 2.5 years on him, I finally decided to ditch 185lbs (aka. dump him). I've gained some of the weight back and now hover around 135. it's okay, and I do feel a bit self conscious, but I met someone new that is the complete opposite of my ex. My new BF has made me feel amazing and I feel more motivated than ever to continue to lose weight (ideally I'd like to be 120) - he is a little heavier than he wants to be (about 10lbs) so we are both supporting and helping one another out.

Before Christmas I went to take some boudoir shoots, and the sample print came in last night in time for my BF's b-day. I framed it and gave it to him as well as a digital camera for our trip this weekend (hiking trip)

you know what he said?? "I'm so lucky! I get to be with this girl! You look amazing!" - so, 17 lbs down from my starting weight, I feel incredible, even though I know I'm only about half way there. I guess my success has been more than just weight loss success, but success in having the confidence to dump a zero, and better my life for me.

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  • Godan2b
    Godan2b Posts: 57 Member
    My my my, he is a very lucky man. Your ex ought to see what it is he missed out on....way to go
  • Dad_of_3
    Dad_of_3 Posts: 517 Member
    W
  • Marianna05
    Marianna05 Posts: 67 Member
    um...SEXY!! you look amazing..keep up the great work!!
  • MyChocolateDiet
    MyChocolateDiet Posts: 22,281 Member
    I'm glad you left somoene who would remind you regularly of something so mean. No need for that. Yer pic is lovely. One question? What does black nail polish taste like? Licorice?
  • alleycat88
    alleycat88 Posts: 756 Member
    hahaha - I will have to say.. the photographer had me do all sorts of poses. including that one. I felt extremely awkward with a finger in my mouth. :laugh:

    luckily my nailpolish was tasteless - although licorice wouldn't have been too shabby
  • MiloBloom83
    MiloBloom83 Posts: 2,724 Member
    Your ex was a *kitten*...
  • brandi712
    brandi712 Posts: 407 Member
    Holy hotness!!!!!!!!!! You look AH-MAZE-ING. Great work.
  • brandi712
    brandi712 Posts: 407 Member
    Your ex was a *kitten*...

    Was? He probably still is :laugh:
  • As someone who is going through exactly what you went through, I am SOOOOOOOOO happy for you!! You deserve to be treated well and to be loved for who you are. Congrats on the weight loss as well :D
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