I have done this for as long as I can remember (declining nights out, not buying nice clothes etc) but i think the reason I struggle/fail to lose weight is because don't really want to - I just feel I should because, well, that's what's you're supposed to do when your overweight isn't it? I really think we've been conditioned to believe fat equals unhealthy/unhappy and slim equals healthy/happy. I am not massive though am classed as obese (I know sounds like a contradiction - 5ft 2, size 16, 12st 11). When I make an effort in quite happy with my appearance. I would like to be fitter and bought a Garmin and ipod ready to do c25k but got put off my someone saying to me 'well, you know, really running is something fit people do'. So I haven't started yet.
Why cant I just believe in myself? When I decline these invites etc its not because I am unhappy with how I look or feel, its more that I am fearful of being judged by others for being overweight. Help!