Lack of support at home..

Porcelaine22
Porcelaine22 Posts: 245 Member
edited December 2024 in Motivation and Support
My boyfriend doesnt really find himself able to understand my struggles with weight, love of food and general lack of willpower when it comes to wanting to exercise and eat better.

For me, losing weight has been a war waged for manys a year, at least a decase which hurts when I am only 24.

Unfortunately with my love for my boyfriend, who I have lived with for nearly 2 years, also comes disappointment that he can't sympathise while he packs away in the region of 3000+ calories a day of whatever he likes and still staysmanages to maintain at most a 15stone weight for his 6'4" frame.

Anyone got any advise to make me stronger?

Thanks in advance, so much inspiration here, I wish I felt like I could fight as hard as most of you guys do!

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  • Porcelaine22
    Porcelaine22 Posts: 245 Member
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  • CynthiaAnnGA
    CynthiaAnnGA Posts: 95
    I know what your dealing w/. My husband is always bringing home foods that he knows I love. He loves steaks & potatoes, bread, & sweets. He is overweight, but doesn't care. I'm trying to lose 25lbs & it is hard when you have children to feed & a family to cook for. I just try to do this for me. It is so important for my health & for my mental health too. Hang in there, you will feel so much better & love yourself more when you are in control of food!
  • vtmoon
    vtmoon Posts: 3,436 Member
    Sadly we aren't all created equal, some are lucky like your bf who can eat a cow and never show it. I think when it comes to weight lose it comes from within, no matter how supportive and motivated everyone around you is, it still comes down to you and how bad you want to make the change. Don't get me wrong having everyone around you give support and motivation helps but the key will always be you.

    Visualize the journey towards the results you want and just picture your bf eating habits are part of the obstacles. You have to believe that you are strong enough with your will power to overcome them :)
  • campjodie
    campjodie Posts: 16 Member
    Try to imagine it as a challenge. I am 19 and live with my parents. My mom makes it very difficult to eat healthy because she likes to bring home sweets and junk food. Think of how much self control you have if you say no to that extra snack. It is a challenge you have to overcome.

    If your boyfriend does the shopping, you could take over the shopping from now on or go with him. If he brings fast food home, try to have healthy alternatives around the house like yogurt to replace ice cream or vegetarian burgers you can make while he eats his fast food burger. This is what has worked for me. Good luck!
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