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So, I've recently gone through a bunch of crap with a bad relationship (that's finished) and I've come to realize that, with that drama...I was using food to make myself feel better. I had been exercising and eating better and losing weight at a good pace. I got out of that habit and slowly started to gain that weight back and then some. Now that that relationship is over and I'm feeling much better about myself and my life...I need to get back on track.

It's hard, though, and I find that having the motivation to get up off my a** is very hard. I need someone to go along with me on this journey. Someone I can talk to, exchange recipes and workouts with and just...be there for each other.

I also have an old guild I'd kind of like to resurrect. It was geared towards those seeking to loose weight and has 28 members...though some might not be interested in it anymore or have left Gaia. So if you'd be interested in maybe helping me out with that, let me know. My idea for it has shifted from a weight loss guild to more of a healthy living guild. That way more than just those who need/want to loose weight can join and feel welcomed.

A bit about me
I'm female and 28. I live in Ohio, so I'm in the est time zone. Recently out of a bad relationship (read above). I have a lot of weight to lose. Like...a lot. It's an embarrassing amount. I feel horrible for ever letting myself get this far up in weight. If any of you are interested in the guild and getting it going, let me know. Maybe if we click we can work on getting it into shape and reopen it.

EDIT: Even though I'm looking for weight loss buddies...I'm not going to accept a random friend request. Let's talk some first, yeah?

I've done the same, actually. Ever since work started back up (I work at a school) it's been easier to not eat as much. When I was at home this summer, it was pretty bad (the tail end of the relationship...though I do admit that the relationship isn't 100% to blame...I take it too). I was eating a lot. Since August, though, I've lost almost 5 pounds (last I weighed myself...which was over a week ago). And that was just by watching what I eat and drinking more water.

If you're interested, feel free to PM me and we can talk more. <3

I need workout buddies myself.....

I would be down for that. I just finished a 30 day ab and squatt challenge that was pretty awesome. And just started a 30 day cardio challenge if anyone would like to do it too. I

I've recently become interested in anything and everything to feel healthier and shed the pounds.
I started working out to Jillian Michaels 30 day shred, but had to stop temporarily due to bad ankles and improper workout shoes.

It's been two weeks, and I feel like poop because I can't take the chance until I get the right shoes!

Once I get those shoes back, I am definitely game to be a part of a community of people "kicking me in the a**" to get motivated!

I know the feeling. After I graduated and got a desk job it has been so difficult to keep the weight off. I skyrocketed. I have also struggled with trying to get in the "healthy weight range" for my height.