donnaporter's Journal, 10 Aug 16

You got this. 

You might be surprised how fast you forget him, as you lose the weight. Do it for you, always!  

I got this. and thanks  

I loved it when my ex that broke my heart just showed up at my door and I looked better than ever - I could see the sadness in his eyes and regret and it made me VERY VERY happy hahaha AND - I had lots of new, better men lining up soooo :) this journey only helps! Any time you are tempted to pick up food just remember that's you accepting defeat and you may have to see him with extra pounds on...not that his opinion matters BUT it wont help you feel good that's for sure. Best wishes to you...as someone that's came through it you will survive and you will be stronger in the end if you don't waiver in your efforts and show yourself love :) 

Sorry to hear it. You'll probably miss him for quite a while. It's harder doing everything on your own, too. Read and reread what Sharon had to say: you will survive and you will be stronger in the end. Feeling sad and lonesome for awhile is normal. If you try to eat those feelings, they will still be waiting on the other side of that binge, and you will be fatter. So, be sad for awhile and set a nice reward for the next 7 lb loss. Something NICE, like music, clothes, manicure. You are worth it ☺ 

I hear your commitment to your own health and happiness....probably different than how last breakup experience went? Thinking you have learned to value you more. Sorry you are going through emotional pain and loss. The journey is difficult, and we are faced with choices to grow or to reinforce self-judgment or bitterness. Sometimes in my own journey it is a funny mix of both. Many factors play a role in how we experience relationships ending in our 50s, so take time to ponder and reflect. Thinking about you....j 

revenge can be a powerful motivator. it was for me, to kick start my journey. now that i've met someone new, it's motivating me all the more to continue. 

thank you all for the power of words. I needed this a lot today. I am glad today that he is gone so I can move on to something better I deserve.