Boyfriend is sabotaging me!

Losing weight/working out/becoming healthier can be about so much more than just the physical improvements. Many really grow as people through the process and come out on the other side almost completely different people. You improve your health and then suddenly you start improving other aspects of your life as well.

For the people in your life, this can be scary - especially when they start noticing some of these changes. I think the natural reaction of those people is to try to make it stop, for fear that you will leave them behind.

Is it immature? Yes, of course. But it's just fear. Have a serious talk with him and tell him that if he continues acting the way he does, he WILL lose you, but if he stops he at least has a shot at keeping you!!!

Good luck!

I can relate, except for the force feeding thing. That is just insane and shows how insecure he is. My husband brings me home cookies, brownies, cake, etc. on regular basis even though, over and over again, I tell him not to.

My hubby has a sugar/junk food addiction and I believe with him, he does not want me to make a real change because then he will feel he has to as well.

Does your bf crave junk food? Do you think it's a possibility it is not that he is trying to sabotage you, but more he wants to justify his own choices?

Just guessing....I have done the whole serious talk thing and he still doesn't care. Other than this area my husband is an awesome husband!!

Since you are not married to this guy, have a very serious talk with him. If he *truly* respects and supports you, he will stop his selfish behavior.

My fiance has done the same thing also. I would tell him, "I think I'll go for a run tonight." and he would say "Haha, yeah ok, I'll get in the car and follow you and laugh at you." So I had an honest talk with him, I told him I didn't need him to bring me down and the things he was saying were probably some of the most demotivational I've ever heard. He realised I was being serious and he stopped.
I do think some people will try to keep their SO fat so they don't get attention from strangers and people of the opposite sex. I don't doubt for a minute that that was his plan. He is physically disabled (car wreck at 17, shouldn't have even lived.) and I'm sure he thinks (or thought) that if I got fit someone could come sweep me off my feet.
He has stopped making those kinds of comments and he's in my corner now, he knows it's important to me and he supports me.

I wouldn't say to "leave him" right off the bat. But I definitely think having a serious talk is the first step in either resolving or finding someone else who is more supportive

Throw the food out, then throw him out as well. What a jerk.

He doesn't need to be big to be insecure..

I absolutely agree. Just for the record, since my comment may seem harsh to some, the angle I was approaching with the "is he fat" question was to see if it was due to him not being comfortable with himself, and taking it out on her since she is actually doing something proactive.

I think you're absolutely right though, could be a jealousy related insecurity.

Tough one. My fiancee thinks that certain things are healthy that i do not find to be healthy because i read the labels. He doesn't do it out of malice, but i know how difficult it can be to shop for 2 lifelyles. One of the things my fiancee said is that I am meaner when I am unhealthy. HA! I guess i take it out on him. So in all actuality it benefits him for me to be happy and healthy. lol I suspect you may be the same, happier when you feel better??? This benefits him!


I would tell him, if he cant be serious, "I only have room for one in my life- Either you or the Pringles got to go- Your choice."

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Sounds like with you getting fit, the situation is shaking up and he feels uncomfortable.
what does he say to you when he makes fun of you while you work out?

Do you think that mayhaps he's scared that once you get all the weight off, you'll leave him high and dry? *shrugs* Could be a possibility.

Some women think it's cute and sweet that their man thinks this way. It's not. So if that's his problem and he won't work on himself, then please realize that he's putting himself before you, your health and your happiness. Don't tolerate it.

have to say previous to me trying this site any time i have tried to sort my weight my hubby puts chocolate in the fridge ,but we once had a conversation re ideal partners and his was rosie o'donnel and dawn french (he will be gutted when he sees the new her) ,however my ideals were all very slim/slight built men not telling you who would cause much laughter.
Lately though i think he has now realised that on this occasion it is for health reasons and is being encouraging ,it might just be that 19 years in we are more mature do what i do and eat a bit of the naughty stuff and burn it off with naughty stuff he will feel more secure and you will have earned your treat lol

He might not be insecure or jealous, or even a rotten jerk...maybe he just has a bad sense of humor. A friend of mine has a husband like that and he thinks its funny to make fun of her and put her down, but behind that all, he's a decent guy. Since we dont' know you or your relationship, its hard to judge his motives.

Have you started and stopped similar 'get fit and lose weight' plans in the past? Maybe he's just not taking you seriously?

As others suggested, its a good idea to have a talk with him about this and let him know that you mean business with this and you need his support. If he doesn't shape up after that, then yeah..maybe there are bigger issues there.