I need friends and a support group

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rocklion
rocklion Posts: 69 Member
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I need to find friends to help get my circle back and going.

Here is why..

It's time to start over. It's time to begin a new life. It's time to step up and take responsibility.

January 2010 is an important day for me. It's the day I first started my weight loss journey. I was 230 pounds and wanting to take back my life. I did. Over the next six months I lost 50 pounds and was the lightest I had been since I was in the army at age 18. I was hiking miles, trail running and doing competition type races like the Warrior Dash.

Then it fell apart.

Within two years I lost my house, my family car, my job and my marriage. I ended up divorced and almost penniless. I still am. But I'm mentally stronger and it's time to reclaim myself.

I now weigh almost 100 pounds more than I did two years ago. I have twice as much weight to take off this around.

But I know I can do it. The experience four years ago taught me that. I need to get back the old new me and make it the me from now on. I have a lot to overcome and still left to do. I'm working on it.

It's time.

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  • jspierre
    jspierre Posts: 6 Member
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    I've been there and have seen things come together and then crumble like dirt between my fingers or blow up in my face...and then was left wondering how the hell the scar ended up weighing 100 pounds.

    I am recovering from all of it, so I know you can too. Feel free to add me if you want.
  • rachaelgoslan
    rachaelgoslan Posts: 66
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    Hi there, I'm Rachael and on here every day. I'm hoping to achieve my fitness goals for my 40th birthday in 2016. I'm well on my way but also need a support network around me so add me if you want :)
  • rachaelgoslan
    rachaelgoslan Posts: 66
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    BTW, I forgot to mention Im a divorcee and lost almost everything, I'm re married now but the scars of my previous relationship are still with me x
  • groomsmom822
    groomsmom822 Posts: 14
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    Hi I've been in a similar situation. I don't think anyone (including myself) can be 100 lbs or more overweight and not have gone through some serious "stuff". Best of luck to you. I know you can get there again. Add me if you would like

    ~Renee
  • nentecular
    nentecular Posts: 101 Member
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    I've done the 100lb thing and would be happy to be your friend - Request sent.
  • aahoward22
    aahoward22 Posts: 3
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    I too am from the school of lost the weight and gained it all back plus some. It is amazing how fast it can come back compared to how hard it is to take it off, I just started my journey (again) yesterday.
  • rocklion
    rocklion Posts: 69 Member
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    Thank you all for the support.
  • dgbrown13
    dgbrown13 Posts: 19 Member
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    Add me! I have 15 pounds to lose but 5 pounds or 100 pounds doesn't makea difference. I takes hard work, commitment and support from others who are struggling with weight/food issues. You are a strong person and you can DO THIS!!
  • lewoldt
    lewoldt Posts: 630 Member
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    I've been in the same boat. Battled with weight my whole life and was finally on track a few tears ago going from 285 to 205. Then got divorced and shot back up to 265. Depression and stress are a daily battle
  • fit_war
    fit_war Posts: 985 Member
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    Adding you!
  • lewoldt
    lewoldt Posts: 630 Member
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    nentecular
    WOW... Great job on losing all the weight
  • koigirl22
    koigirl22 Posts: 1 Member
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    Thank you for your service! I am brand new here - but want to get going on a path to a much healthier life. Solid support sounds like the right thing to have. Count me in.
  • cryptonyt
    cryptonyt Posts: 85 Member
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    Feel free to add me. I am here pretty much everyday, and I would love to be as much support as I can.
  • Sddysart
    Sddysart Posts: 33 Member
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    Howdy! !! Feel free to join my friends list.....i would be happy to be your friend. :flowerforyou:
  • 73Laine
    73Laine Posts: 63 Member
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    feel free to add me. i can relate to alot of what u been through or going through. i struggle as well.

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