This Thing Called Life

     These last few weeks my emotional eating habits have been extreme. I have gained five plus pounds due to stress and/or habit. I get Dunkin or Starbucks coffee almost every day of the week out of habit. Not only are those drinks loaded with sugar and calories but my wallet isn't appreciating it either. And another thing is the milkshake craze. Almost every night I talk my boyfriend into getting us milkshakes or blizzards from Dairy Queen. What the hell am I thinking? I was doing so well. I started 80 Day Obsession 4 weeks ago and I was loving it. My eating wasn't great but it was better than it had been. And now that has all gone out the window. I have to put my emotional eating to rest. No more coffees every day or milkshakes. Since I've gained all of this weight, I might start going to the gym to do cardio to help jump start losing this fat. Once I tone down I will start 80 Day Obsession over again. I will be weighing in tomorrow morning and taking new body shots. I...

     Looking back at pictures from last summer, I realize how much weight I have put on and it has to change. I have been eating out a lot recently since I have a new boyfriend and I feel gross. My stomach constantly feels bloated, my clothes are tighter, and I have no motivation to work out. It is hard for me because deep down in my mind I want to make the right choice but he isn't as self conscious or health conscious as I am so I always give in to fast food or eating our at places like Applebees or Mexican restaurants. The food tastes great but I don't look or feel great. My current weight is the highest I have ever been in my life. I try to explain to my boyfriend how I feel but it seems like he doesn't care since he doesn't have the self esteem issues that I have. He always says he will change and workout and eat healthy but it only lasts for one meal then he is back to eating bad foods. It is so hard being in a relationship with someone who isn't motivated to ...