I'm not happier or feel better when I'm thinner ... what are some other motivations?

[Anonymous]

I've had a stressful year or two and put on 15 lbs. Oddly, I'm happier now than when I'm thinner. Being able to eat what I want within reason and only exercise moderately is pretty satisfying.

However, my boyfriend, of course, is not happy, as I've gained 8-10 lbs since we started dating (non related ... major work stress this year). He keeps nagging me about losing weight and then trying to feed me bull about it "making ME happier." Well, that one just isn't working. I need some other ideas on what could rev me up to count calories and all that jazz again...

Anywho, anybody got any suggestions?

[peace-love-couture]

Exercise would be a start

30 to 60 minutes of cardio a day like jogging, running, swimming or the elliptical(if you have one or go to the gym)

Eating healthier. Limit your liquid calories like sodas and fruit juices. Eat more veggies and fruit as well as lean protein like chicken, salmon, tuna, turkey

[Asker]

I know HOW to lose weight. I eat healthier than most people I know and know a ton about nutrition. As far as exercise, getting in a whole hour a day is a bitch because I work 10 hour days and have almost 2 hours of commuting. Like I said, it's a motivation thing. If I only have 3 hours between when I get home from work and when I go to bed, I am not motivated to use it exercising strenuously. Especialy when I've gotten to the age that vanity and ego doesn't pump me up like it used to...

[Anonymous]

You seem like you are content with yourself when you are this weight, if you are truly happy and your boyfriend can't see that. Dump him and find a better one. But keep in mind to stay healthy at all costs, doesn't mean stay thinner

[xzinax2]

while I do encourage you to eat healthy food (but food that you like,and makes you feel full) and to exercise-i don't think you should ruin your happiness just because HE wants you to lose weight.

[Asker]

I think if I could find another motivation, I'd be happy with it too. But I am struggling to find one.