I have had to face the hard reality that my weight is making me something of a social recluse--I avoid seeing old friends, won't go places with the BF for fear that he'll be criticized for my appearance. Yes, I know some of this is just silly--but I also know that if I did look and feel better, that I WOULD go out more, do more, feel happier.
I have never been a toothpick, but always maintained a healthy weight in the 135-145 range. After I had my son I quit smoking, stopped living off of Diet Coke and coffee and WHOA the pounds just packed on!!I know I eat healthier now, I think I just eat too much...and being unemployed, that doesn't help.