Discussion in class-hard to lose weight

My boyfriend and I just had this discussion the other evening. I have always struggled with my weight as has he and have hung around girls that have never had this problem. In fact, I have been around them so long that I have seem them devour more food than I would consume on a daily basis. Their genetic disposition burns their fat quicker than mine. I feel I could think about food and gain a pound. Like my fat cells are screaming because they are being tortured. Might sound extreme but I do believe this. About 2 years ago when I decided I was ready to be on the lookout for a a new relationship after my divorce, I did decide that losing many many LB's would perhaps allow for my chances of finding him alot faster!! I began to obcess about excercise and dieting. It became my life. Every free moment I found, I would utilize it to some sit ups, run up a hill, lift some weights, ride a bike, and so on. If I wasn't working or taking care of my son, I was excercising. Over the span of about 6 months, I had lost 30 pounds. Yeah for me! However...where did my life go...I know for a fact my sons needs took a back seat so that I could look good. It almost became selfish in a way. I do believe in getting healthy and staying fit. I do! But for those of you that don't have to worry about losing extreme amounts of weight, it really isn't all that easy! It becomes your life. Making small changes over time, I am sure is how you make a difference but again with that one has to be consistant! Just as if you had a smoking problem or an alcohol problem...I don't even consider myself having a food addiction problem. I don't stuff my face every moment...well I did just have a jello pudding pop but hey they are only 90 calories ..give me a break..so imagine having a weight problem staring you in the face but knowing your life priorities must change without failure. It's scary..it's time consuming..it's frustrating.... yes will and determination are key factors but do you know and realize just how much desire one has to have in order to keep with such tasks....I admire all those woman who have been on endless diets and found the one for them and have been able to keep it off. GO GIRLS!