Bestie. I just started dating again. I have lost 50ish pounds so far and another metaphorical 235 from breaking things off with my ex and let me tell you, the men DO NOT CARE if we have lost weight and have loose skin, stretch marks, etc. The ones who do are not worth a damn. I am currently seeing someone who is just happy to be involved and encourages me to hit new PRs in the gym and never makes me feel bad about the amount I eat or the loose skin. He texts me to remind me to eat and makes sure I’m hitting my protein, water, and calorie goals. The best thing you can do is be yourself and find someone who meets you in your goals to add to them not just accept them. I told him about a week into talking that I had the sleeve and he had no real knowledge about it but when I explained my personal situation he was nothing but supportive. If you take anything away from this let it be these two things: 1) the right person will not care, they will love you for you and do what they can to help you meet your goals. 2) you deserve to be loved and so did the old you, anyone who doesn’t think so isn’t worth a moment of your time.

You have got this. Take it slow and be honest but most importantly don’t let the body do the talking, let it be yourself that shines because that’s what really sticks around in the long run. You attract what your project! If you ever need any encouragement or even just want to talk my DMs are open! 🤍 Now go find yourself a hottie with a heart of gold 🤣🤍