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Recent widow, regrouping

lkbg45
lkbg45 Posts: 3
edited February 25 in Introduce Yourself
Hello,
In February, I lost my husband to cancer after a long, hard fight. I'm kind of getting my feet back under me, or trying to.

While caring for my husband, I ate a lot of comfort food and ended up gaining quite a bit of weight. I also did not have the time, energy, or inclination to exercise.

I feel heavy and slow and old. I don't like that. I have three really wonderful kids (that's my middle kiddo in the picture with me), and I want to be a strong, healthy role model for them. I want to feel fit and vibrant again.

Would love to make friends with positive, motivated people.
Hope to hear from you! :flowerforyou:
Laura

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  • Cerakoala
    Cerakoala Posts: 2,547 Member
    Welcome! Nice to meet you :) I am sorry about the passing of your husband :( The loss of my father is what caused a sig amount of my weight gain also. I understand where you are coming from. I will send a friend request and hopefully we can motivate each other :) Just remember to take it 1 day at a time and don't get discouraged :)
  • lkbg45
    lkbg45 Posts: 3
    Thank you, Cerakoala! And WOW! Amazing weight loss!!!
  • JoT2013
    JoT2013 Posts: 55 Member
    Hi Laura and welcome :).

    So sorry to hear of your recent struggles, I hope your doing okay in yourself.

    I still have a way to go in getting where I want to be with my weight, so check in and log everyday...I've met some lovely, friendly and motivated people on here :).

    If you want to add me, please do :)

    Jo
  • Anniebotnen
    Anniebotnen Posts: 332 Member
    Hi Laura and welcome! So sorry about your husband! I lost mine very suddenly a few years ago, and shortly after that, my daughter was diagnosed with breast cancer, so I think I understand what you have gone through. I log in every day. I will send you a friend request.
  • StapfJ
    StapfJ Posts: 4 Member
    I am terribly sorry for your loss. :-(

    I am happy to be a weight loss buddy. I am divorced and trying to lose about 20 lbs which I gained in the last 2 years. I find losing weight in your 40's to be terribly challenging, especially as a working single mom.

    Take Care.
  • cindyj7
    cindyj7 Posts: 339 Member
    I'm so sorry for your loss, Laura. Life is so short... I'm happy you're taking some time to take care of you. Please feel free to add me - I try to be supportive and positive.
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