Good for you, Wiseman. Yes, I lost about 35 pounds within a few weeks of my separation and have since lost a total of 74 lbs. I'm now 10 sizes smaller than I was before. It feels pretty amazing, too!

I'm healthier now than I have been in many years. I hope the same is true for you. In many ways, I'm learning that my divorce was actually a blessing in disguise. Sometimes I think we look so long at all the bad things that come from divorce that we don't always see the good things.

I wish you many good things and happier and healthier life.
Kim

Kim,
Thanks and same to you.

Wiseman,
Yes, it is true for most. I lost about 22 pounds although I really was in the normal range. But I lost 2 sizes and have kept it down for the past 8 months without trying. I think the stress and worry keeps my metabolism up. I still need to get motivated to exercise and eat healthier. When I do that I will consider myself a healthier me!

I know it is not easy at all and at times it is so painful but we are not alone. Aren't the people on this forum the best? They have helped me so much. Keep writing and you will get through this.
All the best,
Donna

Yep, no sleep, no eat, I'm 6-2 and dropped to 156, heartbreak can do that,
I looked like I felt,

Strangely exercise worked for me, workout to exhaustion made me sleep a bit then hungry a bit.
Still too skinny, but on the mend

Yup...I know that diet well...the first time my ex left I lost 40lbs in 2 months...on the inside I was a mess but I looked good...lol.

Yes, I lost weight initially but have put it all back on now. I wish it stayed away. I heard that we keep our weight on to protect ourselves. I'm protected :)

love and hugs
kamary

In the first year or two when my x first left me. I went
Down to a zize less then 36. For me that was great. I remeber
putting on a pair of 38" shorts and they sloped down.
I couldn't. Believe it.......... I wasn't watching my weight
Or paying any attention to it. It was just a surprize to me
NOW ........again married. For almost 3 years.... I gained everything. Back
and more.
.I'm. Trying
To loose a bout 25 more pounds. NOW, Iwould behappy
To stay under a 38. Lol.
I wish you well.
TIMEMAN

I was rail thin to begin with, but in the first 3 months of the 18 Months of Hell, I lost so much weight I had to buy jeans in the girls department...no boobs, no ass, either. NOW -- almost 9 years post-Devastation Day, I need to drop 10 pounds!

I used to say you can never be too thin or too rich, but losing too much weight too fast and under duress is very VERY bad for your health. My bone density went from ok to terrible in that 18 months and unfortunately, I haven't been able to rebuild it. So be careful on the "divorce diet" -- if you can't eat, get some of that Ensure stuff and drink it so your body can function.

Big hugs to all xoxo

I lost 14 pounds in the first 3 months, but have stabilized now. Going out to eat with friends has helped. I had osteoporosis to start, but have been good about exercising so hopefully that has helped. Exercise also helps to lessen anxiety, but I still have sleep issues. getting better, just a slow process.

I lost before the divorce after discovering all his cheating and "friends." I couldn't keep solid food down for 3 weeks so I went to the doctor and he prescribed Xanax. I took very little of it. Eventually I was able to eat small portions. I did lose a lot of weight

I know that diet as well.... I too lost so much that I had to shop in the little girls department... it's hard for a 50+ year old woman to pull off Hello Kitty... LOL...

But.... a broken foot and 3 months off your feet can teach you to be lazy and remember how good junk food tastes... as a matter of fact, I just returned from a leisurely 20 minute bike ride and got winded!!! I am SO out of shape... and that 10 lbs? If anyone is looking for it - you can have it back!

Im going the opposite direction.

I lost 26 pounds in 5 weeks which frightened gastro doctor immensely. It was almost 20% of my body weight. My loosing has slowed down but my apatite hasn't improved. I'm going to Pilates 2 or more days a week and I'm trying to get enough sleep. It's very strange because after the first 2 weeks (after he left) I was actually relieved. I'm not sad, I'm happier than I've been in years....I'm still dropping weight.

I lost, but 1/2 of it came back. boo hoo....

Been stopping at smoothie king & getting
A vanilla hulk.